เข้าสู่ระบบKael's PovI decided to accompany Elvanya to the new school opening in the Human Quarter even though she insisted she would be fine without me. After our fight and the tension between us I wanted to show her I still cared about her safety."You do not need to come" Elvanya said as we prepared to leave. "I have plenty of guards.""I want to come" I said. "I want to be there with you."She did not argue further but I could tell she was still hurt from our previous conversations. We rode in the carriage together in silence. Elvanya looked out the window and I sat beside her wanting to say something but not knowing what.Morgana's warriors surrounded the carriage along with my own guards. There were at least twenty fighters total which should have been enough to keep us safe. But I still felt uneasy.We were halfway to the Human Quarter when it happened. The first arrow came through the carriage window and embedded
Elvanya's PovMorgana came to visit me the next morning. I was still in bed because I did not have the energy to get up. She knocked and came in with a bright smile on her face."Good morning Your Majesty" she said. "I hope I am not disturbing you.""What do you want" I asked. I did not bother being polite."I wanted to talk to you about your security" Morgana said. She sat in the chair next to my bed without being invited. "Kael has asked me to help coordinate your protection.""Why would he do that" I asked. I felt anger rising in my chest."Because there is a professional assassination guild hunting you" Morgana said. Her face became serious. "The Shadow Guild. They are very dangerous and Kael needs all the help he can get to keep you safe.""So he sent you" I said. "How convenient.""I know you do not like me" Morgana said. "And I understand why. But I genuinely want to help keep you sa
Kael's PovI slept terribly in my old chambers. The bed felt wrong and I kept reaching for Elvanya in the night only to find empty space. I had never slept away from her since our wedding and I hated it.But I was too angry and too proud to go back and apologize. She had accused me of things that were not true and I would not admit to feelings I did not have.Except they were a little bit true and that was what made me so angry. I had noticed how strong Morgana was. How capable. How easy it would be to have her as a partner instead of worrying constantly about Elvanya's safety and health.But noticing was not the same as wanting. I loved Elvanya and I did not want anyone else. I just wished she could see that.I got up early and went to my study. Lira was waiting for me there with a grim expression on her face."We have a problem" she said. "A big one.""What now" I asked. I sat down behind my desk.
Elvanya's PovI forced myself to attend the state dinner even though I felt exhausted and huge and awkward. Mira helped me into a formal dress that had to be specially made to fit around my swollen stomach. I looked at myself in the mirror and wanted to cry. I used to be beautiful and now I just looked tired and pregnant."You look lovely" Mira said but I could tell she was lying to make me feel better."I look like a whale" I said. I turned sideways and saw how the dress stretched over my belly. "How can Kael even stand to look at me anymore.""He loves you" Mira said firmly. "And he thinks you are beautiful no matter what.""Does he" I asked. "Or does he just say that because he has to."We went down to the dining hall and I walked as slowly as I needed to because my back hurt and my feet were swollen. The guards had to help me down the stairs because I could not see my feet anymore and I was afraid of falling
Kael's Pov The messenger arrived early in the morning to announce that Lady Morgana would be reaching the palace by midday. I was in a council meeting when the news came and I saw several of the nobles exchange knowing looks with each other. "Lady Morgana" Councilor Vincent said with a smile that I did not like. "What an honor to have her visit us. It has been many years since she last came to the capital." "She is here to discuss trade agreements with the Northern Territories" I said flatly. I did not appreciate the way Vincent was smiling. "Nothing more than that." "Of course Your Majesty" Vincent said but his smile did not fade at all. "Trade agreements are very important for the kingdom's future." The meeting ended soon after that and I went to tell Elvanya about our visitor. I found her in our chambers lying down and looking tired like she always did these days. "We ha
Elvanya's PovThe weeks after the battle with Willem were the hardest of my life. I spent most of my time in bed because my body felt weak and heavy all the time. The divine power I had given up to save my baby left me feeling more human than I had been since my awakening.I tried to use my moon power one morning to light a candle across the room. Before the battle I could have done it without even thinking. Now the candle barely flickered and I felt exhausted from just that small effort."You need to rest more" Matilda said when she came to check on me later that day. "Your body is still recovering from channeling that much divine energy at once.""When will I feel normal again" I asked her. I hated how weak my voice sounded."I do not know" Matilda admitted honestly. She placed her hand on my stomach to check the baby like she did every day. "But the child is healthy and strong and growing well so that is what matters mo







