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CHAPTER FIFTY-FOUR
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2026-05-13 03:13:27
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Mated to Rival Kings CHAPTER SIXTY-TWO
Raven's POV Darian stood up so fast I felt dizzy on his behalf. "What exactly do you mean by that?" he demanded, his voice dropping into a low tone. "Choose?"Valen, on the other hand, didn't say a word. He sat perfectly still, looking down at his hands. I watched his face go through what looked like the five stages of grief in a matter of seconds. But for some reason, the despair didn't last. It quickly returned straight back to anger.In a blur of speed, Valen rushed Elder Fabian. He hit the old man hard, pushing him backward across the room before pinning him violently against the stone wall.Valen did not look like he was playing around. His half-shifted claws were digging into the collar of the Elder's robes, and his large hand was actively crushing the man’s throat. Fabian choked, his eyes widening in genuine terror."Valen, stop!" I screamed, lunging forward.Before I could even reach them, an invisible wave of energy erupted from Elder Kaelith to them. The force was so strong
Mated to Rival Kings CHAPTER SIXTY-ONE
Raven's POV Early the next morning, a letter really did arrive from the South. The soft knocking on my bedroom door woke me up, and when I opened it, I found Darian standing there. He looked crisp and fully dressed already, though the clock on my nightstand only read 6:30 AM."The response from Alpha Hilton just arrived," Darian said, his voice low. "Come, let's go read it together."My heart did a nervous little flip. "Okay. Let me just grab a robe."As we walked out into the living space, Valen was just stepping out of his own room. He let out a wide, lazy yawn, stretching his long arms over his head until his joints popped. "Good morning," he mumbled, blinking sleepily."Good morning," Darian and I responded in unison.The three of us walked to the sofas, but before Darian could even pick up the scroll resting on the table, another knock sounded at the door. We all looked at each other in surprise."Enter," Darian called out.The heavy wooden door swung open, and the three Elders
Mated to Rival Kings CHAPTER SIXTY
Raven's POV I sat cross-legged on the carpet, staring at the green grass beneath me. Darian’s teasing statement from earlier flashed through my mind—his description of Valen looking like a flapping, swimming duck.For some reason, that specific, ridiculous description stood out to me. At this point, it wouldn't hurt to try it. I closed my eyes and pictured a serene, sunlit stream. I imagined a group of fuzzy, yellow baby ducks swimming against the gentle current, flapping their tiny wings and splashing the clear water.The funny thing was that I had only ever really seen pictures of baby ducks in old books back at the pack’s library, but in my mind, the image felt incredibly real. I fixated on it. I watched the ducks flap and swim in my mind, over and over, refusing to think about anything else.Suddenly, I felt a shift. My chest stopped heaving, and my heart rate slowed down drastically. The frantic buzzing in my ears began to fade into a deep thrum.Oh goddess, I thought, a wave of
Mated to Rival Kings CHAPTER FIFTY-NINE
Raven's POVI resisted the urge to stare at Darian's mother too much, but I couldn't help taking occasional peeks at her from my seat. She was undeniably beautiful, carrying her age with a quiet, regal dignity. The family resemblance was striking. She had the same structured jawline and commanding presence as Darian.The heavy silence of the courtyard was broken by the sound of boots on stone. A guard walked Celeste into the center of the open area. She was led directly to a designated stone marker and forced onto her knees.Madam Alveri stood up immediately, her face flushing with indignation. "Does she absolutely have to kneel, Your Majesty?"Darian looked down from his elevated seat, his expression completely unreadable. "It is a formal trial, Madam Alveri, not a family discussion. The accused always kneels."Celeste looked up at her mother, her eyes swimming with tears. "Mother..." she whispered, her voice trembling."Don't be scared, dear," Madam Alveri replied sharply, glare fix
Mated to Rival Kings CHAPTER FIFTY-EIGHT
Darian's POV We finished our breakfast in a hurry, the staff clearing the heavy silver dishes the moment our forks hit the table. Raven excused herself immediately to go change her clothes. Apparently, she had asked the housekeeper to source a very specific gown for her this morning, one she stubbornly refused to let either Valen or me see beforehand. I really didn’t understand why she was being so incredibly fussy about her outfit, but given the circumstances, I wasn't about to argue with her.Now, the waiting began. I was already dressed in my formal Southern royal attire which was a structured coat with gold embroidery that felt a bit too stiff for the afternoon heat so I went down to wait at the grand main doors. Valen stood right beside me, leaning his shoulder against the stone frame. Normally, as a reigning King, I wouldn’t stand at the threshold like a welcoming servant, but this honor was specifically for my mother, the former Queen of the South.Valen nudged me hard with hi
Mated to Rival Kings CHAPTER FIFTY-SEVEN
Darian's POVI walked over to where Valen was standing by the door. I realized I was still only wearing a towel, but I wasn't too bothered by it. I took the scroll from the guard and unrolled it, scanning the neat script. The guard bowed and left, and Valen shut the door firmly behind him.The message was from the palace. To King Darian,This is to inform you that Madam Callisto, Madam Alveri and the council of advisors will be arriving at the mansion tomorrow morning, rather than the day after. They have already departed from the Southern lands and are currently on their way. Madam Alveri is extremely worried about Lady Celeste and cannot wait any longer for the proceedings to begin. Please ensure all arrangements are pushed forward accordingly.The Grand Chancellor of the South.I passed the letter to Valen, and Raven came over to read it over his shoulder. I took a deep breath, running a hand through my damp hair. Well, it was fine. The sooner we did this, the better it would be f
Mated to Rival Kings CHAPTER TWELVE
Raven’s POVThe silence that followed the messenger’s announcement was broken by a sound I didn’t expect. Valen burst into laughter. It was loud and full of mockery. He crossed his arms, his shoulders shaking with amusement as he looked at Darian."Well, well," Valen chuckled, his black eyes dancin
Mated to Rival Kings CHAPTER ELEVEN
Darian's POV Watching them lead Raven toward the center of the courtyard made my jaw tighten. She looked so small, her eyes darting between me and Valen as the workers guided her toward that ridiculous contraption. It was a cage made of thick, pulsating vines that looked like they had a life of th
Mated to Rival Kings CHAPTER SEVEN
Raven's POVThe two Kings were staring at each other like they were ready to burn the whole world down. Darian suddenly decided he was done talking. He ignored Valen completely and started to walk away, still holding my sleeve firmly.Valen’s hand shot out like a snake and grabbed my other sleeve,
Mated to Rival Kings CHAPTER THIRTEEN
Raven's POVWhen I stepped back into our room, the air felt different. It wasn't the comfortable, messy chatter I was used to. Sheila and Dan were sitting on their beds, and as soon as I walked in, they sat up straight, their eyes wide. They were keeping a strange, respectable distance from me, lik
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