เข้าสู่ระบบThe Father Who RanRowan’s POV“The child will choose his true father.” I read the words again. My hands tightened around the book. “What does that mean?”My mother didn't answer. Kael looked at her.“You know, right?”She shook her head. “I know what the old stories say.”“Then tell us.” She looked at our son. “The witness chooses the man who protects him when power is taken away.” Kael went still. I looked at him. “You've already done that.”He shook his head. “Not enough.” I frowned. “What do you mean?” I asked moving closer. “If the prophecy hasn't chosen yet, then I haven't been tested.”“You don't need to prove anything to me.”He touched my cheek. “I'm not trying to prove it to you.” He looked at our son. “I'm trying to make sure he never has to choose between us.”I leaned closer. “You won't lose him.” Kael kissed my forehead. “Neither will you.” A guard rushed into the room. “Your Majesty!” Kael turned. “What happened?”“We found a trail.”“Whose?”“Orion's.”My heart jumped.
The Price of Taking HimRowan’s POVBy sunrise, the palace was silent. Too silent. I sat beside the window with my son sleeping in my chest. Kael stood nearby, speaking in low voice with Garrick. “Nightfang has withdrawn.”“For now?” Kael asked. Garrick nodded.“They're regrouping.” Kael looked at me.“Damon?” He asked. “He's gone.” Kael looked afraid. I looked down at our son. “He said he'd come back.”“He will.”I looked up. “You sound certain.”“I know Damon.”I lowered my voice. “So do I.” Kael walked over and sat beside me. For several seconds, neither of us spoke. Then he reached for our son's tiny hand. “He scared me last night.”I smiled. “You?”“Yes.”“You looked fearless.”“I wasn't.”I looked at him. Kael met my eyes. “When Damon reached for him, I thought I was going to lose everything.” I placed my hand over his. “Thank the gods, you didn't.”He leaned closer. “Because you stayed.”“I always will.” He kissed me softly. Our son stirred between us. Kael smiled. “He has terr
My Son Is Not YoursRowan’s POVThe gates exploded. I pulled my son against my chest. Kael moved in front of us. “Stay behind me.” Damon's voice came from the courtyard.“Rowan! Bring him out!” Kael raised his sword. “You'll have to come inside.” Damon laughed. “I intend to.” Garrick rushed to the window. “They're already through the outer gate.”“How many?”“Too many.”“Take the child and go.” Kael ordered “No.”I answered. “Rowan.” “You're not facing Damon alone.” His face softened. “I don't want you anywhere near him.”“And I don't want you fighting without me.” He stared at me for a moment. Then he reached for my face. “If anything happens—”“It won't.”“You don't know that.”“Neither do you.”I kissed him. Just once. “Come back to me.” He touched his forehead to mine. “Always.” Another explosion shook the palace. My son started crying. Kael looked down.“What's wrong?”The silver mark on my son's wrist began glowing. Then the black crescent appeared again. My mother stepped clos
The Secret My Father KeptRowan’s POV“My father?”I looked from the Chancellor to Orion. My father didn't move. Kael stepped in front of me. “Explain.”Orion lowered his eyes. “I was afraid this day would come.” Kael's voice hardened. “Then you should have told Rowan years ago.”“I know.”I moved closer to my father. “What was I supposed to be protected from?” Orion looked at me. “Me.” The room went silent.I shook my head. “That doesn't make sense.”“It will.”He looked at Kael. “Your father was supposed to become Rowan's guardian.”Kael frowned. “Supposed to?”“Yes.”“And what happened?”Orion sighed. “I refused.” The Chancellor smiled. “You didn't refuse because you hated the duty.” Orion looked at him. “You refused because you loved the boy.”My heart stopped. “What?” Orion finally looked at me. “When you were born, the old council discovered your blood wasn't ordinary. You carried both sides of the Aurelis line.”I glanced at my son. “The same blood he carries?”“Yes.”The Chanc
The King Who LiedRowan’s POVNobody spoke. I looked at the parchment again. King Alaric. The name sat under the Chancellor's like a sentence. Kael reached for it. “Give me that.” Elias handed it over.Kael read the words.His face changed. “My grandfather ordered the purge?” Orion stepped closer. “That's what it says.” Kael looked at him.“You knew?” He asked. “No.”“Then who knew?” My mother answered.“The council.” The elder who had tried to take my son now stepped backward. Kael noticed.“You knew.” The elder said nothing. “You knew my grandfather ordered the purge.”“We knew there was an order.”“And you hid it.”“We were protecting the throne.”Kael laughed bitterly. “Again?” His voice cracked. “You've used that excuse for everything.” The elder lowered his head.Kael held the parchment tighter. “My family was destroyed because of this.”“Yes.”“My father was forced to inherit a throne built on a lie.”“Yes.”“And I was removed from it because you wanted Lucian.”The elder said
They Tried to Take My SonRowan’s POVThe soldiers moved toward my son. Kael stepped in front of me. “Stop.” He ordered. The first soldier raised his weapon. “We have orders.” Kael's voice became cold.“Then take your orders and leave, now.” I don't want to do something silly.The elder took another step closer. “The child belongs to the crown.” Kael laughed.“No.”“He is the witness.”“He is my son.”The elder looked back at me. “Rowan, give him to us.” I pulled my son closer. “No.”“Then you leave us no choice.” Kael drew his sword. “You already made your choice.” The room erupted. Garrick moved first. He knocked one soldier aside. Orion attacked another. My mother grabbed my arm. “Stay behind me.”I moved to the side door. Kael shouted,“Rowan, go!” I ran. Two guards blocked the doorway. I kicked one in the knee. He fell down gasping for air. The second reached for my son. Kael appeared behind him. One strike sent the soldier across the room. “Go!” He ordered.I ran into the corrid







