Se connecterLORA'S POV "I have to admit, they genuinely exceeded their father's reputation. They are the youngest and quickest successors to overcome the Truthbound Maze," Ronan confessed, unable to conceal the respect and pride woven into his voice. Syrah smiled brightly at him, her once young face now more mature, her eyes holding more insight far beyond her age. “We did really well, didn’t we, Uncle Ronan?” Ronan blinked slowly. “Uncle?” he repeated softly. A low laugh left his lips, filled with surprise and amusement. He looked at me, silently asking if I was really okay with it. I curved my lips into a smile. "You and Jasper were nearly like siblings. I don't find anything strange about them calling you that." "Mom, I'm starving," Mira suddenly announced, his voice sounding more deeper than before, startling me for a second. "Me too, Mom," Syrah added, rubbing her belly dramatically. I let out a gentle laugh, running my fingers through their hair. "Come along, both of you. I
LORA'S POV Several hours had passed since the twins stepped inside the Truthbound Maze. There was no possible way to tell if they remained unharmed within or if the maze had already started challenging them in manners far beyond our understanding. My chest felt torn apart, caught between faith in my children's abilities and the crushing terror of what they could be enduring by themselves.The evening sun had started dipping below the horizon, casting shadows across the massive gateway, yet I remained rooted in that place. The crowd that had filled the area before had slowly faded away, leaving only a few sentries positioned near the entrance. Even the council elders, the same individuals who forced this ordeal upon my children, had withdrawn for the evening, apparently content now that they had delivered Syrah and Mira into the maze's hold."You ought to rest, my lady," Ronan's voice sounded behind me in a calm voice.I shifted my attention from the entrance and found him standing th
LORA'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 We all went back to our rooms to pack our things, and the house felt quiet and tense even though no one said anything. Jasper had already made his decision clear. Our time in this pack house had come to an end. Without Alpha Oren standing with us, we now had to rush to find another ally
Lora's POV The person who stepped out of the dark trees was a young woman. Even though her body was small, the way she stood made it clear she carried authority. Her face had strong clear features, and long black hair fell smoothly over her shoulders. Her bright green eyes held a level of confiden
LORA'S POV “We need to talk,” Jasper said quietly, his voice meant only for me.I glanced around at immediately, letting my eyes move across the crowded hall. The room was full of laughter and raised glasses. Everyone was celebrating the new alliance, too busy enjoying the moment to notice the clo
Lora's POV I left Jasper room just before the first light of morning appeared in the sky. The house was very quiet, and it felt like everything was still so I could leave without anyone noticing. Jasper was sleeping deeply, and his face looked calm in a way I rarely saw. His arms that had held m







