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…

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

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

the future queen of the Solaris people. She is not an

Solaris King is said to not have a mate.

I don’t

swirls around us and Owen frowns. I’m about to speak,

will never understand what we have. If you continue with this attitude, which is an insult to Skyla and to me, then stay out of our way,” He says, irritation clear

here,” Owen

keep the bloodline of the

skip a beat, the menacing warning sending a shiver down my spine. I’m not sure

away, bowing

whispers. She looks at me and I roll

I’m being well-behaved, but piss me off

apologise on her behalf,” Owen says quietly

work as a protector of the court… if she continues as she is, then she will be

see the disappointment in them, and I feel bad for him, it’s not his fault his daughter’s

However, it is the insignia on it that seems oddly familiar… but before I can observe it, the doors

to Royce. Our eyes meet as he threads his fingers with mine. Placing a kiss on my hand, we step into the brightly lit

imagined. The huge room is circular shape, and it is bathed in a

staring at the intricate glass, and metal filigree designed roof. However, there’s more – within the metal designs are symbols and images

separate each of the court members hold intricately designed metal filigree twirling around the marble pillars. Something tells me it’s

around the entire room, and behind each

one links with the balcony, but the arch is wider. However, the one on the left is most noticeable, unlike the rest of the

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 sun and moon are engraved on the backrest

throne of the Solaris King… So then that one must be for the High Alpha, I think,

his head down and stays behind Royce, while Jade, who followed us

of the Solaris is brought here.” Someone murmurs the moment the doors

asks, and I turn

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