IngramThe incident with Julius opened a gateway for Caesar. Over a period, a beautiful father-and-son relationship began to flourish. They refrained from talking about a hurtful past, bonding and indulging in the things that mattered. They both benefitted from this; Julius lived his dream of having a father who loved him, and Caesar received retribution for abandoning his only child for years. Zariah's troubles also lessened as there was the hope of getting the Prince up to speed on his responsibilities. Julius was automatically under her care, and she put in her all to train him. It was hard in the beginning. She couldn't understand why Claude never taught the Prince to defend himself or use a sword properly. Over the next few months, Julius grew happier. His body was bruised and tired from the constant training (The General did not make things easy), but the voices in his head started to fade.Then one day...A letter crossed the borders and entered the King's abode. It was sent

Roxanne could not enter Grey Feather on the second day of Arlen’s heat. She surrounded the compound with betas and forbade any alpha from crossing her gates. In the meantime, she opted to stay in another building closer to the mansion; to protect the youngster.Arlen was not the only omega in the Castle, but he was the only omega living with her. Theoden was out of the kingdom for diplomatic trips. Thus, it was up to the rest of the family to deal with it.“He told me he was a late bloomer,” Luca informed them in the initial stage.“I’ve never seen a late bloomer emit this level of pheromones. All indications show that Master Julius is dominant. But if his heats are irregular and disruptive, it may be temporary. You’re his guardian. Get him paired up,” said the royal physician. Nothing they fed the omega worked.“Is there no other way?” Roxanne was not open to such discussions.“Drugs may harm him. Find him a mate, or you won’t have any sleep when he’s like this,” the doctor repeated.

Claude could no longer sit quietly. Many letters had been sent to his brother, yet not a single reply came back. At this point, he began to suspect that a huge mistake had been made somewhere. With Rufus' delay in Damaris, the King decided to seek out his brother on his own. Above all, he needed to see his nephew to confirm that he was alright. Although she had been sceptical at first, the Queen supported his decision and allowed him to go. But for Claude to be in Kellet, he needed an alibi to get closer to the Ingram borders. Basma provided him with the perfect idea to gain favour with King Agnor. "It's good to see you, old friend," Rollo welcomed him with open arms. Claude exchanged pleasantries and sat through dinner with the host. The following day, they began talking, and Claude seized the opportunity to accomplish two things at once. "Candor wishes to strengthen its bond with Kellet through marriage," he said. The idea filled Rollo with joy. Rufus was a promising future leader

DamarisAs if the temptation were not enough, Luca had to bear the burden of receiving more gifts at his doorstep every day. One day a bouquet arrived with a note neatly tucked to the side. Luca stared at the colourful envelope for a moment before crumpling it along with the message. Not long after, dark clouds slowly began to form in the sky. Within minutes, there was a heavy downpour that lasted past midday.Luca sat by the fireplace, keeping warm as he immersed himself in a solo game of chess. Soon he heard giggles coming through the corridors and saw shadows of a man and a woman spreading on the walls."Luca is here." Axel walked in. Though there were droplets of water in his hair, it was only from a drizzle that had caught him."Your Highness is playing a board game. I want in." Faye took off her hat and settled across Luca's seat. Luca was not surprised to find Axel's meddlesome fiancée by his side.They joined him, chatting about things he would never understand. The woman see

"The King has spoken, and as a result, another chance has been given to anyone who wishes to compete for the King's Prize. Only one winner will emerge at the end of the tournament," announced the master of ceremonies after Theoden's speech.Roxanne couldn't hide her displeasure. Her brother's continued ignorance led her to slap the armrest of her seat. She stood in front of the King, consumed by a rage so great her height increased, and her hands grew a set of claws."You will talk to me, or I swear, Theoden, I will bring this building down!" Her teeth appeared as sharp spikes. Axel and Luca, recognizing the validity of her anger, did not attempt to calm her.Theoden looked at his sister, choosing his words carefully. The eyes of the entire Kingdom were on them, and any visible conflict within the royal family could damage his reputation. "Fine, let's talk."With the King's absence, the ceremony had to pause for other minor performances. Arlen couldn't muster the strength to shift dur