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The Queen Mother’s Garden

Chapter 51The Queen Mother’s GardenAdelaide’s POV“Her Majesty is waiting for you in the garden, My Lady.”The maid’s voice as I stepped into the corridor leading to the queen mother's room.“The garden?” I repeated, adjusting the folds of my gown as Paula had finished smoothing the dress along my waist.“Yes,” the maid said, bowing slightly. “She specifically requested you be escorted through the south wing alone.”I looked at Paula who was standing behind me, holding my hair pin. That was unusual and something told me this wasn't just an ordinary call. Paula’s fingers paused briefly against my sleeve before she finished securing the delicate clasp near my wrist.I took the hairpin from her and asked her to go without me. “I'll meet you there…don't wait for me.”“But my lady…” she tried to protest, but I stopped before she could say anything further. I smiled, nodding slightly at her before I walked away, thinking aloud.The throne hall was where formal audiences were held. The c

Ashes And Vows

Chapter 52Ashes and VowsKaius' POV I knew she was looking for me when she stepped inside. My eyes found hers first before she saw me. The moment how eyes met, something clicked and it looked as though I couldn't just take my eyes off her for anything.Suddenly, one of the nobles spoke behind me, bringing me back to consciousness.“Stand straight. The kingdom watches you today.”The words came from Lord Daramis in a low tone. I heard them as he adjusted the ceremonial sash across my shoulder. I resisted the urge to brush his hands away, because of the way he distracted me.“I am standing,” I said, looking away.He bowed slightly and stepped back. Nobles lined the stone corridor ahead, each dressed in mourning white, their heads lowered as the incense burned along the walls. Adelaide stood several paces away near the entrance, speaking quietly with the palace seamstress. And for a moment, I couldn't help but stare at the way she spoke.She turned then, as though she felt my gaze, a

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Chapter 53The Weight of CrownsAdelaide's POV I turned toward him and suddenly knew how close we were standing. “I’m not fragile,” I added quickly, taking a step back. “But… thank you.”Something unreadable crossed his face and he held my hands before I could take them away.“You are my Luna,” he said after a pause. “Your safety is my duty.”Just then, footsteps approached from the corridor behind us, breaking the moment. Servants, council members, and guards moved toward us, waiting for instructions.Kaius straightened, acting like the Alpha he was. “Prepare additional seer patrols around the kingdom,” he ordered one of the captains. “And double palace wards.”The captain bowed quickly, but I noticed something that I wasn't expecting from the people. When people looked at me now, there was respect in their eyes and I could feel it unlike before.___Kaius’ POV“Lock down the eastern watchtower. I want seers stationed there before sundown.”The command left my mouth before I fully

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Chapter 54Ashes and EchoesAdelaide’s POV“Is… is it true she’s coming here?”The question drifted off from the villagers before I even stepped down from the carriage. It wasn't a too long journey, but I was already tired. No, I mustn't show weakness. I said internally, my eyes scanning the whole place.“Is that the Luna?” The voice belonged to a young woman clutching a child to her chest. She wasn’t speaking to me directly. She spoke to the healers unloading supplies, to the guards securing the place.“Yes,” Master Healer Senra answered gently. “She is already here.”Their eyes locked on me instantly, with a smile beneath it. It still startled me how silence followed whenever people noticed me and I wondered what was going through their minds.I stepped down, walking through them. The guards moved at once, as though trying to protect me from them.“Stop! You don't have to follow me around.” I said, looking straight at the guards.They exchanged glances and one moved forward, “my

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Chapter 55The Witch WatchesAdelaide's POV They smiled, racing off toward the food lines.Those little humans! I chuckled as I watched them disappear into the crowd.As dusk settled, I walked alone toward the ritual clearing one last time. I wanted to know more about what the elder said the last time. Moon bearer. Why did he call me that without restraint?!When I stepped closer, the murmur returned again and I noticed how cold I was now.I pressed my palm lightly to my body, staring at the whole place. “What are you trying to tell me?” I whispered, hoping whatever it was would hear me.____Rey’s POVAdelaide. I whispered, as my eyes darkened. My hand curled into fist, my breath coming out heavy. “Show her to me again…”My voice moved through the chamber like smoke. My candles moved in a gentle motion before it slowed. I raised my hand, my head tilted up and for a moment, nothing answered me. I got angry and drew my little doll away. “Show me mirror! Show me!” I screamed on

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Chapter 56The Marking ArgumentKaius’ POV“That's them.. the Luna is back!” Rafaello said behind me, a smirk spreading across his face.I nodded, but hid my smile, I didn't want him to know how I felt. I moved quickly outside to meet her and I stopped at the entrance waiting for her to get closer.“You should not have gone alone. I hope you weren't stressed that much…”The words left my mouth, before I even realized I had spoken.Adelaide stopped just inside the palace entrance, dust still clinging faintly to the hem of her dress. She turned toward me, surprise crossing her face. Then her lips curved into a smile like she hadn’t expected me to be standing there waiting.“I wasn’t alone,” she said softly. “Your guards followed every step I took. I could barely breathe without them shifting.”I crossed the distance between us without thinking, as my boots echoed. I stopped very close to her, my eyes moving over her whole body searching for any scratch.She noticed. Of course she noti

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Chapter 57A Night of ConfessionsKaius' POV I slid my arm over her waist, holding her in place before she got to the floor. For a minute, she looked at me, her mouth a bit open.“I… I… uhm thank you, I should head back now.” She said and when she saw the guards and maids staring, she ran off. “Adela….” I called, but she was already far gone. I turned and the guards snapped into position, as though they hadn't been staring. “Didn't I tell you to tell the guards and maids to retreat for a few minutes?!” I said to Rafaello, who was standing close to me. “I'm sorry Alpha, I misunderstood you…” he said. I had wanted to display something for my mother, I wanted her to see how much I cherish Adelaide, so she wouldn't bring up awkward statements again.“Next time, pay more attention!” I said and walked away almost immediately. “Alpha…” Rafaello called, running after me. ____Adelaide's POV “Do you like this style?” Paula asked, as the comb traced my hairline. “Do anything that sui

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Chapter 58The Witch’s TrailAdelaide’s POV His thumb traced lightly across my cheekbone and my breath caught.“You make it sound easy,” he whispered.“It isn’t,” I admitted. “But it’s honest.”His gaze dropped to my lips.The world seemed to shrink around us. His hand slid to the back of my neck, gentle but firm.“Adelaide…” he said my name like it meant something fragile and sacred at the same time.My fingers slowly curled into the front of his shirt, holding onto him without thinking.He leaned closer that I could feel his breath.But, just before our lips met, a loud knock slammed against the chamber door and both of us froze.Another knock came, urgent this time.“Alpha! Emergency message from the border scouts!”Kaius cursed under his breath, pulling back immediately. His hand dropped from my neck, but his eyes stayed locked on mine.“Come in,” he called sharply. The door opened, and one of the guards rushed inside, bowing quickly.“Alpha, we have movement along the eastern bo

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Chapter 59The Confrontation Adelaide’s POV I couldn't get my mind off the sound I was hearing outside. I kept peeping out of the window, hoping I'd see Kaius by the slightest chance.I clasped my fingers together, “is Kaius alright out there?” Suddenly, the door opened and Paula rushed in almost immediately. I rushed to meet her half way too, staring straight into eyes.“Paula, what's the situation of things out there? Where's the alpha?”My voice came out tighter than I meant it to. I stood near the center table in my chambers, tapping my fingers on it. Paula stood near the door, her hands clasped together in front of her apron. She had been avoiding my eyes since she rushed in, and that alone told me something was wrong.“Your Majesty… you should sit,” she said softly.“No,” I replied immediately. “Not until you tell me where Kaius is.”She inhaled slowly, as if searching for the right words.“Paula.”“He left to find the witch,” she finally said.The words landed like a blow.

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Chapter 60The Witch Visits The Luna Adelaide’s POV “Kaius?” I called, moving closer to the body the soldiers held. “My lady, you can't see him..” Paula held me, trying to stop me with a little shake of her head. “Is that really him?!” I kept moving, ignoring her completely. The courtyard felt too loud and too quiet at the same time, soldiers shouting and boots slamming against stone, but none of it made sense because all I could see was the body they carried between them.Four men carrying a man, whose hand looked too loose to be alive.My heart stopped beating. “Kaius!” I shouted again, my voice breaking as I pushed past two guards who tried to block me.They lowered the body near the fountain as I dropped to my knees immediately. That was when I saw his face, it wasn't Kaius at all. The breath I didn’t know I was holding left me in a rush as my vision blurred.The scout lying there was young, barely older than a boy. His neck was bent wrong and his eyes appeared too cold like

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