Orians' P.O.V. As we make our way towards Rains' room, I link Evan, the guard who was standing guard at her door, and told him to inform Jessica that we were coming and that I needed her in the hall when we arrive. I want to explain things to her first so that she doesn't feel blindsided by everything, and maybe she can even help us explain it to Rain. I also link the King to explain my thought process, and he agrees. When we arrive at Rains' room, Jessica is already standing in the hall waiting for us. "Lady Ezmerelda, I would like to introduce you to my mate Jessica, Rains' sister," I say, then turn to Jessica. "This is Lady Ezmerelda, Rains' mother." Jessica stands there stunned for a moment before. "Oh Goddess, your eyes, she has your eyes!" She practically shouts out as tears start to flow freely down her face. Lady Ezmerelda pulls her into a tight embrace. "I am so happy to know she had family, someone to make sure she wasn't alone after being taken from her

Orians' P.O.V. "The King just linked to tell me that we aren't needed tonight," I say to Jessica. "I guess things between them are going smoothly." "I hope he doesn't hurt her." She says as I crawl into the bed beside her. It's my favorite time of the day. To crawl into our bed to cuddle up with my mate. I pull her closer to me, nestling my face into the crook of her neck, and growl low and soft, making her laugh. Goddess, her laugh could drive me crazy. "I'm sure he'll work hard to fix things between them. He really does want to be with Rain." I say. "Every since we were little, all Zion ever wanted was to find his mate. The one that would be his Queen when he took his place as King. Unfortunately, things didn't go the way we planned." "What were y'alls' plans?" Jessica asked while sitting up in the bed and facing me, fully intent on listening to every word. "Usually, at twenty-one years of age, the Prince would be crowned King and take over all roy

Zions' P.O.V.After dismissing Orian, Jessica, and Odett, Rain and I headed to my main office for some privacy. During our tour of the castle, I noticed several people listening in on our conversation out of curiosity about the females with us. I didn't scold them, as they would soon find out who the females were. Once we were in my office, I explained why I was cautious about witches and why I didn't make myself known to her. I told her that I knew she was my mate before she woke up after the rogue attack. I explained how I knew I had made a big mistake but was too scared or stubborn, or maybe both, to do anything about it until it was almost too late. I even explained who Ashley was to me and why she attacked her. She never got mad. Rain reacted as if she understood and forgave me. She even waited until I finished explaining everything before she said anything. And then, to my surprise, she only asked one question. "Will you take me to

Zions' P.O.V. We walked around the training grounds as I explained the different areas and what we use them for. We then make our way out of the training ground and find ourselves at the entrance of the main garden with its beautiful flower-filled archway. I look down to see Rain captivated by the roses and smiling. I linked Orian, telling him to say Odett was awake and that he and Jessica would check on her so Rain and I could have some alone time. "I thought that was what y'all had in your office?" He linked me back with a sarcastic tone, making me roll my eyes at him. "We got interrupted... Remember?" I linked him back, and he laughed. "The nanny linked me to let me know Odett was awake. Jess and I will check on her for you, my Queen.." Orian says, and I nod. "Oh, okay. And Orian." She calls out to him, and he turns to face her. "It's just Rain." "Yes, ma'am." He says with a cocky smile as he takes Jessicas' hand, and they walk back

Rains' P.O.V. When I asked what we know about the attack on my mothers' coven, Sam replies, "Not much other than it was rogues, about thirty of them. And it was a surprise attack." And my mind starts going a hundred miles an hour in multiple directions. "That many rogues working together?" I say out loud without realizing it. But what Zion says next starts to pull everything together. "It has to be some kind of rogue army. But why attack a coven instead of a pack?" Zion says, and I think as I tune the rest of their conversation out. "I might be wrong, but I think I know who's behind the attacks," I say after some time thinking about things, and everyone faces me in silence. "What are you thinking, my Queen," Zion asks. "You remember the story of me being kidnaped as a baby that my mom told you about?" I ask Zion, and he nods. "She said they finally discovered it was Alpha Douglas of the Blood Cresent Pack. He wanted more power and war