ログインChapter 116Cold morning fog wrapped around the tall stone walls of the Royal Citadel like a wet blanket. I stood by the frosted window of our bedroom, holding a warm cup of tea. Baby Zephyr was fast asleep in his wooden crib, breathing softly.Zephyr walked out of our study. He pulled the leather belt around his waist and looked at me with worried eyes.'Did you sleep okay?' he asked, coming up behind me and wrapping his strong arms around my waist.'Not really,' I said, leaning back against his warm chest. 'The northern guards sent word before dawn. They saw strange lights up on the Frostpeak ridge. Lights that don't belong to any local trader or hunter.'Zephyr frowned. He rested his chin on my shoulder. 'Nobody goes up to Frostpeak. It's too cold and dangerous. Unless they are hiding something.''Or running from something worse,' I said. 'We need to go check it out right now.'An hour later, Zephyr and I were on our horses. Captain Callum and a small group of elite guards rode wit
Chapter 115The morning sun crested the jagged peaks of the northern mountain range, casting long, golden fingers across the marble courtyards of the Royal Citadel. I stood by the tall arched window of our private suite, breathing in the crisp, pine-scented air while baby Zephyr slumbered peacefully in his carved wooden crib. Behind me, the soft rustle of bedsheets signaled that Zephyr was waking up. Strong arms wrapped gently around my waist, pulling me back against his solid, warm chest.'Good morning, my Queen,' Zephyr murmured, pressing a soft kiss against my bare shoulder. 'You are up early today.''I wanted to watch the sunrise,' I replied, leaning back into his embrace and resting my hands over his arms. 'The air feels different this morning, Zephyr. Lighter. Almost as if the land itself is breathing a sigh of relief after all these years of turmoil.''It is because we finally have stability,' Zephyr said, resting his chin gently on my head. 'No Syndicate remnants lurking in th
The Hidden LakeThe morning cold in the Citadel was always strong. Even when the sun shone bright on the tall stone walls, the air felt sharp. I stood near the tall arched window of our bedroom. I pulled my thick wool shawl tighter around my shoulders. I looked down into the courtyard.Many people were moving fast. Merchants were bringing fresh food and goods from the southern valleys. Their loud voices and happy laughs came up through the glass. It was a very nice sound. It was full of life, steady, and peaceful.Then, Zephyr walked up softly behind me. He put his strong arms around my waist. He rested his chin gently on my shoulder. His warm breath touched my neck, and the cold went away right away.'You woke up early, my Queen,' he said in a soft, sleepy voice. 'Is something wrong?''Nothing is wrong,' I answered in a quiet voice. I leaned back into his warm, strong body and put my hands over his. 'I was just thinking about how quiet everything is. After many years of running, figh
As dusk turned the sky into a rich painting of deep purple and warm gold, Zephyr and I walked up to the highest watchtower of the Citadel fortress. The cold northern wind blew gently against our faces, but my wolf spirit kept my core comfortably warm.From this high viewpoint, we could see the entire valley stretched out beneath us. The grand stone city was glowing with thousands of warm torches and window lights. Beyond the city walls, the green fields reached toward the distant forest borders where the southern territory began.Zephyr wrapped his heavy velvet mantle around both of us, pulling me back against his broad chest as we stood side by side against the stone battlement.'Look at how peaceful it is,' I murmured softly, letting out a quiet breath of contentment.'It is everything we fought for,' Zephyr replied gently, resting his cheek against mine. 'When I think back to the dark days—when Rowan held the Silver Moon pack in terror and Valerius controlled the northern court
By afternoon, the grand council chamber was filled with representatives from various trade guilds and local pack leaders. Maps of the northern and southern territories were laid across the central mahogany table, marked with new trade routes, bridge construction sites, and shared border outposts.Zephyr stood at the head of the table, his authoritative voice commanding the attention of everyone in the room. 'Our goal is not just to maintain peace, but to create opportunities for every family in this realm. The new trade road through the western pass will shorten travel time between the southern farmland and the Citadel market by three whole days.'An elderly lord from the northern mountain territory cleared his throat, stepping forward. 'High King Zephyr, while we welcome the trade, some of my people were concerned about security along the lonely mountain stretches.'I stepped up beside Zephyr, resting my hands on the edge of the table. 'That is why we are establishing joint patrol
Night had fully fallen over the Citadel by the time I returned to our private suite. A small fire crackled warmly in the fireplace, casting cozy yellow light across the room. Zephyr was sitting on the edge of the large bed, gently rocking baby Zephyr, who was already half-asleep in his arms.I closed the door quietly, stepping over to sit beside them on the soft mattress. Zephyr looked up, noticing the small leather book held tightly in my hands and the trace of tears on my cheeks.'Veronica? Is everything alright?' he asked quietly, his eyes full of immediate concern.'Everything is wonderful,' I whispered, smiling through my tears. 'High King Arthur gave me my mother's journal.'Zephyr's eyes widened slightly in surprise. He carefully laid sleeping baby Zephyr down in his wooden crib nearby before returning to sit close beside me. He wrapped a supportive arm around my shoulder, pulling me against his warm chest.'Do you want to open it together?' he asked softly.I nodded, car
FourI wasn’t telling him, or anyone. They didn’t deserve to know, no one cared. Trent would want to keep me under tabs for his child which is the exact same reason I didn’t want him to know. I didn’t want to see him again, ever. He had nearly ruined my mental health and my sanity. I didn’t want an
ThreeThe hotel was very from our house, or rather Trent’s and Candice’s house. I had made sure it was so. I had cried for almost an hour immediately I checked in. The realization of what really happened hit me hard and I just didn’t know if I would ever recover. The hotel was nice and distracting
TwoI stared at the papers like they were relics. This couldn’t be happening, this should be a dream. No way my husband just shoved a divorce paper in my face after caught cheating on me with my best friend. Maybe it was a prank, maybe……“What are you waiting for? Sign the damn papers” Trent’s voic
OneThe house was quiet like a grave, at least at a graveyard you hear the slow swat or breeze or you hear the chirping of birds but in this case the house was just eerily quiet. Trent’s car was in the driveway which means he was at home, probably came by to do something in his study. I headed to







