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ROYCE.A week has passed since I reached Alaska. I miss her so bloody much even though I see her beautiful face every day, and hear her voice, it just isn’t enough.The plus side that keeps me going is that she was proven innocent. Not only that, but the news of her being also a Lycan had spread like wildfire over the internet, although I don’t know if that’s a good thing or not.Having our own internet service has helped in so many ways and only lately have I found out that it is owned by Leo Rossi himself. The man is a dark horse with an impressive intellect.Speaking of Leo, he had asked me about summoning Charlotte for the trial if necessary, having a strong feeling that something will go wrong and promising she’ll remain safe.I trusted him, and of course, I agreed. It was Dante who had asked Mom and her if it would be ok after he had told them that I am alive and well. As well as telling them that I am the Solaris King. Dante had promised he would watch over her. I think I can tr
ROYCE. It’s almost an hour before she finally shows up, always late. She knocks on the window of my car in which I have been waiting for her. I unlock the doors and she quickly gets in. She’s still the same as ever, her caramel brown hair falls to her waist, her blue eyes look me over and she gives me a small smile. “Hey,” She says, about to reach over for a hug, but I turn away, looking ahead, resting my arm on the steering wheel - not giving her the option to get close. Her heart skips a beat, and she sits back after she shuts the door behind her. “Hi, how have you been?” I ask emotionlessly. Seeing her just shows how intense the feelings I have for Skyla are. She nods, her hair falling in front of her face. “Yeah, I’ve been ok. What about you?” The tone says otherwise, but there’s nothing I can say that will help her. “Good,” I reply, deciding to get to the point. “Alright, so like I told you, I needed to talk to your father. Did you manage to get him to agree?” She bites h
ROYCE. A week has passed since then and tonight I will be going before the Solaris council. As promised, Owen managed to set the meeting and in just an hour, I will be escorted to the secret court of Solaria itself. I know Owen is risking a lot to help me. After all, if I did prove to be a fake, he would suffer consequences from the court, so I am grateful to him. I run my fingers through my hair before pulling it back into a hair tie. This is it…time to show the council that I’m here… to take up my position. From here on, there is no turning back. After tonight I will no longer be Royce Jonathan Arden, second son of Alpha Kenneth Arden… but The Solaris King, Alpha Royce Jonathan Arden… I’m wearing a black shirt with black pants and I’m just putting on my suit jacket when there’s a knock on the door. I turn sharply, I’m not expecting anyone… Even Jade would know better than to try to show up here… I walk towards the door, I can hear the steady beating of a heart and when I pull th
SKYLA. She’s gorgeous. There’s no denying that the woman in front of me is fucking fine. She’s wearing a red dress to her knees, and a cropped black leather jacket. Her eyes are on me, and I don’t need an introduction to know that she is Jade… “The Lycan King’s… it’s a pleasure to meet you, Princess Skyla. I am Owen Benjamin, a protector of the court, and this is my daughter, Jade Benjamin. She’s a warrior and will soon be initiated to become a protector of the court too,” he says proudly. “Nice… pleasure to meet you, Owen,” I say, holding my hand out to the man. He takes it, but instead of giving it a shake, he touches his forehead to my knuckles and kisses them softly. I cock a brow at Royce, who is frowning slightly. He gives me a small smile. ‘It’s the way the greet those of rank around here,’ he explains. “Hi, nice to meet you,” she says, holding her hand out to me. She gives me a smile that looks forced, but it doesn’t disguise the sadness in her eyes. “Likewise,” I reply,
SKYLA. We reach our destination soon after, but I have no idea where we are going as we drive through an underground tunnel. Although it is underground, the walls and roof of the tunnel seem to be made of some sort of glittering stone. It’s smoothed with lights running along the entire length. “Alpha Royce…” Owen says quietly. “Yes?” “The news may have gotten to your father, although I stressed that this guest – yourself requested this one condition. Not everyone on the council will willingly go against the High Alpha,” he says quietly. Royce frowns but nods. “I assumed as much.” Owen looks surprised as Jade turns to look at Royce. “Not surprising. You know Royce is always ahead, Dad,” she says. Owen frowns as he looks at his daughter and I can tell they’re mind-linking. No one speaks and Owen clears his throat. “We will have your back. If there is foul play, I will be there,’ he says. Unease fills me and I wonder what we’re walking into. Even Royce is frowning deeply. When
SKYLA. The battering rain is drowned out by the murmur of Long live the king and I smirk at Royce. ‘You aced it. There was nothing for them to doubt.’ I say through the mind link. He glances at me and smiles faintly. ‘I don’t think they’re done with their questions though,’ he replies, as the white-haired man is the first to rise. “Your majesty, before you open the vault and announce to the Solaris people that their king is here, will you share who is the woman beside you?” All eyes now turn on me and I can see the curiosity in them, noticing how Royce’s eyes flick to Owen. Almost as if surprised he hasn’t told anyone anything. Had Royce been testing him? “She is my chosen, and she bears my mark. This is Skyla Silara Rossi, your queen,” Royce says, reaching over he brushes my hair back turning my head towards him so they can see the mark that adorns my neck. Our eyes meet and his thumb caresses my cheek. The white-haired man smiles proudly. “Brothers and sisters! We need no furt
SKYLA. A few hours have passed, and we’re now seated around a dining table. The meal is impressive and even more so considering how little time they had to even prepare it. After I had marked Royce, they placed a crown on my head which matched Royce’s. It was just a little smaller. We were then led to the throne. There was a second throne behind the first and it had been lifted and placed beside Royce’s. One thing we weren’t anticipating though was the fact that every single Solaris Bloodline holder would have felt the return of their king. However, with Royce having made it clear about Aleric and his father’s wrongdoings, despite the commotion the bloodline holders felt, no confirmation was given. A short while before dinner, Kenneth had apparently called an immediate meeting in three days’ time. A delay that only happened when a few core members of the court made excuses. The dinner only began after Royce had made it clear, with his command laced into his voice, that what is sa
ROYCE. I didn’t tell her because I didn’t want her to worry about me. But telling the court before her, and having to learn of it at the same time as others, hurt her and I cannot blame her for feeling like that. She’s now removing her earrings as she stares at the wall in the open lounge area of the penthouse. We ended up coming here as she said all her stuff was here. This place belongs to Leo. Although something about him makes me wonder if the entire place isn’t under surveillance. However, that’s the least of my concerns as I watch my Queen glare at the blank wall, removing her earrings and tossing them onto the small table against the wall. I can’t help but smile, despite her rage, the fact that she has marked me, and made me hers completely… She bends down, stroking Malevolent’s fur, who is contently sleeping despite the new environment. I close the distance between us, and she instantly turns her back with a toss of her hair. I wrap my arms around her from behind and kiss