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…

way through the never-ending hall. I realise the walls aren’t just plain marble now, but there are engravings within the marble, emphasised in gold. Werewolves symbolise the moon, but

halls are sacred to the Solaris bloodline. Yet you brought an outsider to the meeting. I am not sure

Solaris people. She

have a mate. She’s your chosen,” Jade

I don’t

eyes flash as Royce’s aura swirls around us and Owen frowns. I’m about to speak, but

which is an insult to Skyla and to me, then stay out of our way,” He says, irritation clear in his voice as he

here,” Owen says

of

my spine. I’m not sure why the

bowing her head

sorry,” she whispers. She looks at

I’m being well-behaved, but

her behalf,” Owen says quietly

if she continues as she is, then she will be rejected,” Royce replies in warning, and Owen lowers

and I feel bad for him, it’s

seems oddly familiar… but before I can observe it, the doors are

meet as he threads his fingers with mine. Placing a kiss on my hand,

what I imagined. The huge room is circular shape, and it is bathed in a golden glow. A

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

designed metal

entire room, and

the arch is wider. However, the one on the left is most noticeable, unlike the rest of the alcoves, it’s not bathed in bright light, and I can see that a shimmering

than the other seats around the room. A huge throne sits there. The sun and moon are engraved on the backrest of the throne

the Solaris King… So then that one must be for the High Alpha, I think, as I glance back at the one opposite the darkened

before he keeps his head down and stays behind Royce, while Jade, who followed

here.” Someone murmurs the moment the doors slam shut

and I turn

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