ログインKylanThe halls leading to the dungeons were narrow, the only source of light being the flickering torches across the stone walls.Although I had heard the stories, I had never visited, never bothered, because I hadn’t expected to ever have to. At least that was before the king decided to lock everyone away, from the people in the mountains to his very own Beta.He had truly lost his mind, and he wasn’t the only one. I walked slightly behind Kayden, making sure to keep my eyes on him.Once in a while, he would turn around with a tight expression, his gaze shifting from the path ahead to Thorne on my shoulder, and then back again.He didn’t fully know where to look or what to do with himself, and I couldn’t blame him. Everything had gone to shit, and part of that was on him. His jealousy, his greed…My thoughts drifted back to Violet. To the way she had looked before walking into that room. I should’ve been there, I was supposed to be there, but I knew exactly why the king wouldn’t wan
Violet“I don’t know what you’re talking about.”I tried to keep my voice just as strong as before, but failed miserably. Everything was shifting, and though I wasn’t panicking yet, I was getting pretty close to it.Elyx looked at me for several seconds, then released a quiet breath through his nose. “It would be better if you simply stopped pretending,” he said. “I suggest you reconsider before this reaches the courtroom.”I felt a lump in my throat. “This,” he continued, lifting his hand between us, “is the one secret that will stay with me.”He gave me a slight nod. “But I do not appreciate you making me look like a fool…when you’ve been walking around like a glowing orb with those eyes of yours, almost every day, doing as you please!”A short laugh escaped at his final words, and my thoughts stumbled over themselves.A glowing orb?Almost every day?That was not true…One thing closer to the truth was that he had just said he didn’t want to expose me, and for some crazy reason I a
VioletAs soon as the heavy doors slammed shut behind me, reality hit me like a ton of bricks. I was here, without Kylan, on my way to face the king. The best thing would have been to flee, but I knew I had to face this man one way or another, and today would be the day.A slow breath slipped past me as my eyes moved across the all too familiar room, taking everything in. The seats that had been filled by the council were all empty.There was not a single noble in sight, and not even a guard.Just…silence.The silence was so uncomfortable that even the sound of my own footsteps felt strange. I took a few careful steps forward, my gaze still flickering around.Where was he?What did he want from me?The question barely formed in my mind before I heard footsteps from above that could only come from one person. King Elyx.My head snapped up toward the staircase, to a pair of polished shoes as he came down.His steps were calm and controlled, making it clear that he had all the time in th
VioletThe palace courtyard had never felt this quiet before. I thought yesterday was the quietest it could get, but this morning proved me wrong.There still was barely anyone in sight. Just guards, and way too many guards.Guards surrounded us, forming a wall around Kylan and me as we walked. We had been woken early that morning when one of the king’s people knocked on our door and told me I had been summoned downstairs. Ever since then, my stomach had been in knots.I still didn’t fully know what was about to happen, but one glance from Kylan beside me made me understand one thing clearly. This wasn’t the trial yet.This was the other thing.The thing he had warned me about yesterday…The king.My mind drifted back to Kylan’s words.Do not give in to his game.My fingers curled slightly at my sides. I nodded to myself, repeating those words inside my head. My eyes shifted to Kylan, who seemed all too calm under all of this.Thorne sat on his shoulder, looking equally relaxed.I was
KylanMy fingers moved slowly through Violet’s hair, brushing the strands away from her face as she rested against me. I had been sitting there for what felt like forever, watching her breathe, waiting for any sign that she would come back.Then suddenly she gasped, and her eyes snapped open.“Violet,” I said immediately, pulling her closer.My arms tightened around her shoulders, and I shook her lightly as if I needed to confirm she was really here again.As incredible as it was that she could do something like that, step into the Veil her mother created, I absolutely hated watching it happen.It scared the crap out of me.Because every time she did it, there was a moment where she simply wasn’t here anymore. And I couldn’t handle the thought of having no way to reach her.Violet looked up at me, her lips curling into a smile. Completely out of nowhere, she started laughing.I frowned slightly and lifted one eyebrow, only to find myself laughing with her a second later.“I saw them!”
VioletNate…He had already been through so much. The Lunaris, the expectations, losing his sister, and now this.The more I thought about it, the more it just felt wrong. The king hadn’t just picked random names to throw into the dungeons. He had chosen carefully.It was all people I cared about, but Nate was the one person Kylan and I both cared about. He knew that.I lifted my head again just as I noticed Alaric and Adelaide whispering amongst themselves, exchanging glances. I caught Alaric shaking his head at her.Something was not right. My brows pulled together.“What?” I asked. “What is it?”Adelaide turned back to me immediately, her smile warm. “Nothing, Sunshine,” she said softly. “We’re just so happy you’re here.”She reached forward and gave me a gentle push on the shoulder. “And let’s not talk about sacrifices,” she added lightly. “Let’s definitely not talk about sacrifices.”I knew there was something deeper behind those words, but it was frustrating not knowing what. Ad
VioletMy cheek was pressed against Kylan’s hard chest, listening to the steady rhythm of his heartbeat as we cuddled on the blanket. He had let out too many breaths.They were long, heavy, and made me wonder just how much was going through his mind. I was still waiting for him to speak on the Beas
VioletJust when I thought he was going to tell me, he shook his head. “Never mind,” he said softly. “It’s not relevant to the story. You wanted to know why the beast doesn’t deserve a name.”I raised my brow at him, making him shake his head once more. “I don’t know if I should tell you that part,
VioletThe day had been busy as everyone did their best to help wherever they could. It felt good to keep my mind distracted, but the distraction only went that far. The fourth group had arrived, which meant the third group was already packed up and would soon be on their way down.Varius words wer
Violet“Don’t Lyperians work with a ceremony or something like that?” Trinity asked. I could tell by her face that she was trying to piece things together for me.“Well, yes,” I shrugged. “But…does Kylan strike you as the traditional type?”Her lips pursed. “No?”Exactly. I didn’t answer, but my mi







