LOGINSeptember 16, 2026. Chapters 2-2. Thank you for waiting. The next update is tomorrow.
~ Elara ~“Would you like some eggs?” Kael offered her a few warm, boiled eggs. He had ordered his warriors to warm some of the eggs in boiling water so everyone could have something more substantial along with the vegetable stew.Elara nodded, and to her surprise, Kael began peeling the eggs for her.She smiled and leaned against his shoulder before kissing his cheek.Kael narrowed his eyes at her as he handed her the first egg, but said nothing. Elara knew that look. He was probably annoyed by her constant affection, but at least he had learned not to complain about it.“When I learned that the brides had been switched, I was concerned,” Prince Corvin commented. “But seeing you both, I can see that the decision is only right.”“You must be true mates,” he said.“I thought so too.” Princess Rosaline smiled.Everyone was already in the middle of their late dinner.The night had grown colder. Tall trees surrounded them, and the bright moon lit the snow-covered ground. The warmth from t
~ Elara ~*Road to Westfall*The journey from Mooncrest began with a small royal convoy.Three carriages traveled together along the road, one carrying Elara and Kael, while the other two carried the Prince Regent of Westfall and his wife, along with their maids and attendants. Four of Kael’s warriors from Frostfang rode on horseback around the convoy, while four Westfall warriors rode alongside their royal couple.They traveled north from Mooncrest, following the road along the borders of Ironwood Territory. The journey was quiet, with the dense forests of Ironwood stretching beside them as they continued toward Westfall.As they reached the point where the road turned west, the convoy left the main path and followed the route leading deeper toward Westfall. By then, the moon had already risen high in the sky, and they decided to stop for the night near the woods along the road.Kael had built two fires, one for cooking and another to keep everyone warm. Kael’s warriors made camp wh
~ Elowen ~*Mooncrest Castle*Elowen walked beside King Aldric into the courtyard, where the visiting royal couples were preparing to depart.Carriages stood ready beneath the morning sun, with royal guards loading the last of the luggage. Prince Dorian and Princess Audrey were preparing to return to Valea, while Prince Regent Corvin Lorent and his wife were making ready for their journey home to Westfall.Cassian and Mira were there as well. They were exchanging pleasantries with Prince Dorian and Princess Audrey. Aldric was speaking to Prince Corvin at the moment. Elowen's gaze soon found Elara standing beside Kael.A smile touched her lips.She approached them and took Elara's hands in hers. “I am so happy, Elara. And I am grateful that you have chosen to do what is best for the realm. The knowledge you have uncovered about the Firebloods could change the fate of all our kingdoms.”Elara was taken aback by her approach. It was obvious from the way she stepped back, but very quickly
~ Kael ~*Gilded Chalice, Mooncrest*Two days passed.Kael and Elara had returned from Frostfang, where they had left Isolde at Frostfang Keep. That same evening, they met with Prince Dorian and his wife.The Valean royal couple had extended their stay in Asteria so Dorian could give Kael a proper celebration after his marriage. They spent the evening drinking in a private chamber at the Gilded Chalice.From his seat, Dorian looked Kael up and down. “You look different.”Kael frowned and said dryly, “How?”“Married suits you,” Dorian suggested before taking a sip of his wine.While Princess Audrey laughed, Kael scoffed. “I am still the same man.”“Of course,” Dorian answered. “You are simply the same man with a wife now.”Kael sighed, irritated. “Moon Goddess, give me patience.”“Patience was never your good quality,” Dorian teased. “But you wouldn’t dare hurt me in front of your wife.”“He won’t, Your Highness,” Elara assured Dorian.Then Elara wrapped her arms around Kael’s biceps. S
~ Elowen ~*Mooncrest Castle*Elowen immediately glared at Aldric.Her husband tried to mask his true reaction, but she saw the clear panic in his eyes before he found the right words.“Kael, Isolde is your mother. She was once the queen. She had refused to see me for many years. Of course, I wanted to ask how she was doing,” Aldric calmly admitted. “When she fled to Frostfang, it was, after all, my doing.”He adjusted his garment, adding, “I wanted to make certain that she did not harbor any resentment toward me, especially regarding my decision on the succession of the Crown. Peace within my family is important to me as king.”“There is no harm in what I did,” Aldric said.Elowen’s knuckles turned white as she clutched her fork. ‘Aldric sought out Isolde in secret? Was it necessary?’Aldric had named Cassian as the Crown Prince for many years. Isolde had not once contested it. He had absolutely no reason to see Isolde himself!And time and again, he had asked Kael how Isolde was doin
~ Kael ~*Mooncrest Castle*Kael slammed his back into the headboard of their bed. He took deep breaths and closed his eyes. Slowly, he took control of his wolf.When Elara suggested they might be true mates, Kael had nearly lost it.He badly wanted to mark her!But she was right.In the past, Northhaven killed all Firebloods because they feared their power, and now, they seek them because they may be the answer to the frost.Now that Kael thought about it, how could Mira boldly flaunt her ability to wield fire without fear of being hunted down? Among all the kingdoms, Northhaven was the most desperate to find an answer to the frost, for they had suffered from the eternal snow longer than any other.“You are right,” Kael said. “We do need to be careful.”“And it’s not just that,” Elara said softly. She continued to speak closer to his ear. “I don’t know how it works.”“What if I become overwhelmed and hurt you,” she suggested. “That’s the last thing I want.”Kael still could not wrap h







