เข้าสู่ระบบLORA'S POV I balled my hands into fists, frustration blazing inside me like an uncontrollable fire. “Beta Ronan, we can’t permit this! They’re only children! There’s absolutely no possibility they’ll make it through the Truthbound Maze!” My voice trembled, yet I refused to surrender to the fear gnawing at me. I walked restlessly around the chamber, my thoughts spinning wildly in search of an answer—anything that could stop this madness.Beta Ronan released a weary breath, his face clouded with seriousness. “There’s nothing within my power to change at the moment, my lady,” he confessed, rubbing the nape of his neck. “This procedure is lawful and follows the court’s regulations. The elders are entitled to challenge the children’s right to the throne.”I spun toward him, desperation flashing in my stare. “But they’re children! Can this not be postponed until they reach adulthood?”He paused before replying, reluctance heavy in his voice. “Truthfully, the law states that once an heir re
LORA'S POV The week was nearing its end, yet the elders stayed quiet. No summons arrived, no accusations surfaced, no intimidations reached my ears. On the outside, it appeared as though they had acknowledged Jasper's announcement that I would become queen. But inwardly, I understood the truth. Their silence wasn't approval, it was calculation. They were waiting, scheming, and buying time. Jasper was improving, though he still hadn't regained consciousness. His injuries had closed, yet his body remained imprisoned in sleep. We were doing all we could to conceal the truth from those who desired the throne's downfall, but we couldn't preserve the illusion forever. Eventually, someone would know. The thought burdened me heavily while I sat beside his bedside, observing the steady movement of his chest rising and falling. A sound at the entrance snapped me out of my thoughts. Beta Ronan walked in, carrying his usual calm demeanor. "Good morning, my lady," he greeted, briefly glancin
Lora's POV I was almost done replacing one of Jasper's wrappings when the door burst open. I flinched instantly. Fear rushed through me, assuming what occurred earlier, when the soldiers dragged me away to stand before the council, was happening again.But relief swept across me the instant I heard the recognizable little voices cry out."Mommy!" they yelled together.I spread my arms and pulled them into a firm embrace."We were really frightened, Mom!" Mira murmured."I told you Mommy would be okay! Mister wouldn't let anything terrible happen to her," Syrah replied.I squeezed them closer, inhaling their familiar scent, steadying myself in the comfort of their small bodies. My fingers shook as I rubbed their backs, assuring myself they were genuinely here—protected, untouched."I missed you two so much," I breathed, kissing their heads.Syrah stepped back a little, her keen eyes examining my features. "Are you alright, Mommy? They didn't injure you, did they?"I forced a slight sm
Lora's POV We carried Jasper back to his chambers. The instant we arrived at the entrance, I released Jasper so Beta Ronan could take him inside his quarters while the healers and mages continued attending to him. Beta Ronan noticed and glanced back at me. “What’s the matter, my lady?” he questioned. “I’m not part of the royal court. I’m not permitted inside his chambers,” I replied, repeating the exact words he told me yesterday when we first arrived here. He smiled slightly. “He already declared before the elders that he fully intends to crown you his queen. I believe that officially makes you a lady of the palace now,” he explained. I blinked and my breathe skipped a beat. Lady of the Palace?! Beta Ronan must have noticed the disbelief still lingering across my face because he stepped nearer and added, “He wants you beside him, my lady. There’s no uncertainty about that.” And that was enough for me. Drawing in a deep breath, I nodded, forcing aside my hesitation.
LORA'S POV They hauled me across the magnificent corridors of the palace. The icy marble underneath my soles only deepened the terror twisting inside me. I still failed to understand how this unfolded. How did they even conclude that I was connected to the assault? Was it because I was a stranger? Because I arrived with two youngsters whose abilities had awakened in a manner nobody could comprehend? The instant we arrived before the courtroom entrance, the soldiers shoved the doors apart, exposing a hall crowded with people. Council elders occupied their elevated, decorated seats, their expressions impossible to understand. Aristocrats and pack alphas filled the benches, whispering among themselves while shifting their attention toward me. Some appeared intrigued. Others appeared openly vicious. “Bring the defendant forward.” One of the council elders declared, his tone resonating throughout the hall. The guards thrust me ahead until I remained at the center of the chamb
LORA'S POV I failed to get any sleep throughout the night. Regardless of how strongly I urged my body to relax, fatigue never completely overtook me. The faint but constant pain spreading from the injury on my back made each movement unbearable, yet that wasn't the actual reason I remained awake.It was Jasper.The picture of him remained etched inside my thoughts. Whenever I closed my eyes, I saw him battling against all impossible odds, shielding us without a second thought. And now, I didn't know whether he was still holding on or if he had already given in.That realization sent a painful stab through my chest. I was frightened.Frightened that if I allowed myself even the briefest second of sleep, something horrific would occur. That the next instant I opened my eyes, someone would arrive carrying devastating news.I shifted my eyes, letting it rest on Syrah and Mira, huddled together while sleeping. Their chests moved up and down steadily, their calm expressions completely oppo
A Strong Pull That Cannot Be IgnoredLORA'S POV "Please… do not leave me… "Stay with me…"A concerned voice reached me through the heavy darkness, pulling me slowly from a place that felt far away. My eyelids moved weakly as I struggled to understand where I was. His urgent words became clearer
Lora's POV Even though my body had recovered from every visible injury, I could still feel sharp movements inside my muscles from the blow I received during my fight with Jasper. Daniella prepared medicine to reduce the pain and help my body relax, yet I chose to visit the lake I discovered earlie
LORA'S POV After my tense moment with Jasper, I did not allow myself to waste any more time. Immediately after leaving him, I asked Beta Ronan to begin teaching me how to fight properly.While I stayed hidden from Jasper in the human world, I spent many hours training and trying to prepare myself
LORA'S POV The fresh air from the forest helped me calm down and think clearly again. As I walked forward, I noticed a lake not far away, and its calm surface caught my attention. For a short moment, I considered stepping into the water, but I decided to leave that idea for another time. Knowing







