Semua Bab The Prince Of The Lycans My Mate Dark Secrets: Bab 41 - Bab 50

Noctaria was alive in ways that defied reason.The trees whispered secrets. The sky pulsed with a heartbeat none could hear—but all could feel. The air tasted like metal and prophecy.Jayden had fought in wars, stood against rebellion, and faced treason and death, but never had he felt more out of control than he did now. The land itself seemed to recognize Aelin. Worse—it welcomed her.They were escorted through a forest of obsidian trees. The bark glinted like glass, but if one listened too long, one could hear soft cries from within them, as though the trees had once been people.Jayden kept Aelin close, his hand on the hilt of his sword. Ivy walked on her other side, gaze sharp. Seraphine lagged just behind, muttering incantations as she studied every rune they passed.The pale-robed woman, who called herself Nyxara, the Shadow Herald, led them through the path.At last, the trees broke. Before them stood a ruined palace, blackened by fire and time. Its spires curved like talons,

The sun was slow to rise over Noctaria, as though even the heavens hesitated to shine on the wounds left behind. Smoke curled from the ruins of the Eclipse Court. Ash dusted the forest floor. And yet, in that silence, something new stirred—hope.Jayden stood on the shattered balcony of the old Moon Keep, its towers cracked but still upright. From this height, he could see the bloodied remnants of Caelum’s false reign. The banners bearing the traitor’s serpent crest still fluttered over the city, but not for long. Already, wolves from all corners of the kingdom were converging, responding to the signal sent by the broken throne.Cassian had once called this place cursed. Now, it might yet be reborn.Ivy moved beside him, her eyes locked on the distant gates where loyal soldiers and rogue survivors alike were marching back into the capital. Not to conquer. To rebuild.“Did we win?” she asked softly.Jayden took a deep breath, the weight of the question not lost on him. “We survived. For

The calm that took over Noctaria in the weeks after Noctar's defeat was misleading. Underneath the calm surface, something was moving. The people rebuilt their homes, the council strengthened alliances, and the kingdom healed its wounds—but Jayden, Ivy, and especially Aelin knew the battle had not been the end. It was only the beginning.Seraphine had warned them. "Power like Aelin's doesn't simply vanish. It draws eyes. And now, kingdoms beyond our borders will want her."Jayden walked back and forth in the council chamber, making his boots scrape against the marble floor. "They can desire her as much as they want." "She isn't leaving.""You can't keep her locked up, Jayden," Ivy said, speaking in a steady but strong voice. She needs to learn how to protect herself."Then we'll train her here. In Silver More.""It's insufficient." Seraphine crossed her arms, and her dark curls bounced around her shoulders. "She needs to master the ancient ways—not just the sword, not just the bond. S

The sun rose over the horizon as Ivy and Cassian reached the base of the Grayspire Mountains. The horses were super tired after weeks of nonstop traveling. The mountains stood tall like quiet protectors with their tops covered in snow and fog. Every step felt like uncovering bits of a long-hidden story that had been a secret for ages.Cassian glanced at Ivy as they hopped off their horses, worry written all over his face. "Are you positive this is the right place?"Ivy squeezed the old leather book tight against her chest and said, "This is what the journal brought me to." She softly ran her fingers over the familiar crescent moons carved into the pendant that hung close to her heart. "The final base of the Veiled Clan." "If there are answers, they are hidden somewhere in these mountains."A soft pulsing similar to a heartbeat came from the pendant. It pushed her ahead, leading her to a future she was starting to get.They walked along the narrow, winding paths and felt the air gettin

The valley was not part of the present time.Fog floated just above the ground, almost like it was on a mission. It wrapped around twisted trees and old broken stones that seemed to keep secrets from a long time ago. Soft symbols sparkled on the mossy walls—strange, delicate shapes that Aelin struggled to grasp completely, but they made her feel like she had seen them before.Cassian strolled next to her, keeping his hand near his sword. He looked all around, spotting every shadow and hearing every little noise from the leaves moving.Seraphine quietly shifted her fingers, feeling a bit restless as she got ready to use her fire powers if anyone made a sound.Something about this place… it watched them.“How much further?” Cassian spoke softly as if he wanted to avoid waking the nearby stones.I'm not sure. Aelin ran her hand along the wall, feeling the bumps and grooves with her fingers. “I can feel it.” “We’re close.”“What do you mean by ‘close’?” Seraphine whispered as she pushed h