Chapter 109

25. A King’s Power

SKYLA.

We reach our destination soon after, but I have no idea where we are going as we drive through an underground tunnel.

Although it is underground, the walls and roof of the tunnel seem to be made of some sort of glittering stone. It’s smoothed with lights running along the entire length.

“Alpha Royce…” Owen says quietly.

“Yes?”

“The news may have gotten to your father, although I stressed that this guest – yourself requested this one condition. Not everyone on the council will willingly go against the High Alpha,” he says quietly.

Royce frowns but nods. “I assumed as much.”

Owen looks surprised as Jade turns to look at Royce.

“Not surprising. You know Royce is always ahead, Dad,” she says.

Owen frowns as he looks at his daughter and I can tell they’re mind-linking. No one speaks and Owen clears his throat.

“We will have your back. If there is foul play, I will be there,’ he says.

Unease fills me and I wonder what we’re walking into. Even Royce is frowning deeply.

When we finally get out of the car, we are led through a heavy door and are in a wide hall. It goes on for ages. The marble is a creamy gold here, with golden chandeliers, the halls have no door; it keeps turning right and it’s slightly uphill, we’re going back up.

What was the point in going down then?

Weird place…

later of making our way through the never-ending hall. I realise the walls aren’t just plain marble now, but there are engravings

Yet you brought an outsider to the meeting. I am not sure how well that will

Solaris people. She is not

King is said to not have a mate. She’s your

bitch, I

frowns. I’m about to speak,

have. If you continue with this attitude, which is an insult to Skyla and to me, then stay out of our way,” He says,

here,” Owen says

keep the bloodline of the Solaris

menacing warning sending a shiver down my spine. I’m not sure why the comment triggered him, but his eyes are hard when he looks at Jade. “Don’t question my

looks away, bowing her

at me and I roll my

being well-behaved, but piss me off and I

on her behalf,” Owen says quietly as

it’s her dream to work as a protector of the court… if she continues as she is, then she will be rejected,” Royce replies in warning, and Owen lowers his

them, and I feel bad for him, it’s

seems oddly familiar…

he threads his fingers with mine. Placing

is bathed in a golden glow. A huge golden chandelier hangs

freeze, staring at the intricate glass, and metal filigree designed roof. However, there’s more

intricately designed metal filigree twirling around the

and behind each of

left is most noticeable, unlike the rest of the alcoves, it’s not bathed in

remaining untouched for centuries… Beyond the barrier, there are steps leading up to it and it is a few steps higher than the other seats around the room. A huge throne sits there. The

one must be for the High Alpha, I think,

stays behind Royce, while Jade, who followed us slowly since her

Someone

Royce Arden?” Another asks, and I turn

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