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Chapter 21

Ravena's POVI woke up to the sound of warriors’ footsteps, realizing I had fallen asleep immediately after Prince Evander left, exhausted from four days of travel.The bed here was smaller than the one in the prince’s tent, and the floor had no wooden planks. In one corner stood a rough partition of wood, large leaves, and straw that provided some privacy for changing clothes.After washing my face and changing into a clean tunic, I took a deep breath.Just then, a deep voice called out from outside. “My lady.” Evander’s Beta stepped in with a quick bow. He was tall and steady, his gaze sharp. “I am Bastian. The prince instructed me to escort you to breakfast.”“Thank you," I said, as I picked up my cloak.We headed to the dining tent where the warriors were gathered to eat. Upon arrival, I took a seat opposite Bastian.“Where is the prince?”“He’s busy. He trains the new fighters in the morning, then drills veterans at noon, and still leads patrols throughout the day. He even inspec

Chapter 22

Ravena's POVThe captain’s gaze cut to her middle again. “Even if I wanted to give you a chance, I can't because of your uniform violation.”“What do you mean?” Rhea asked, looking confused.“Come back covered.”“My uniform doesn't slow me,” she argued.“It will when you are dead.”Mira then spoke, her voice calm. “Captain, at least let us show you what we can do. Just one drill, one minute. You will be impressed.”The officer gave a small laugh, “The captain has already made it clear that you are not qualified. Please leave.”I suddenly felt a rush of heat in my face and throat as the men behind us reacted, some with amusement, and others with pity."Is this fear or pride?" I blurted out.The officer didn't bother to sigh. “It is an order from the captain.”I took one step forward and locked eyes with the officer. “What if we do not want to leave?”Just then, Rhea’s palm hit the table so hard that the cups jumped and the sound cracked across the yard. “What kind of order is this? You

Chapter 23

Ravena’s POV“I… I…” I started to respond, but I stopped as he raised his hand.“Bastian!” Evander suddenly shouted. “State the code. Is there any rule that forbids women from being on the front line?”Bastian stepped forward. “None, Your Highness. Trials are the same for all recruits.”Evander’s gaze did not leave me. “You heard him.”“I did,” I replied, my voice steady now.He then turned his head a bit and called out, “Captain Gregor, come here.”Gregor limped into the circle, his jaw covered in dust and his pride wounded. He kept his eyes down. “Your Highness.”“Tell me,” Evander asked, “what exactly happened?”Gregor admitted, “I refused them, sire. I was wrong. She put me down three times. Her fast hands and clean footwork are actually impressive. She reads her opponent's moves and strikes at the right time. Her restraint was sound. She did not crush my throat when she easily could have. She is better than the new men we brought in last week and even better than some of the old

Chapter 24

Lucien's POVThe chandeliers in the grand hall burned bright, but the light felt cold on my skin. Dressed in a black tailcoat with a tight collar, I stared at the white flowers that lined the aisle.It had been two weeks since Ravena left. I had hoped anger would toughen me, yet all I felt was a dull ache that sat behind my ribs and wouldn’t move.“Alpha, the guests are waiting,” my steward whispered.“I can see them,” I replied nonchalantly.The hall was not the vision I once had. I had begged for coin where pride should have kept me silent. I had sold a ring I swore I would keep. I had promised work to men who did not deserve it, only to make sure there was food and wine. In my mind, I had pictured a golden ceiling and a full orchestra. In truth, there was only a small quartet, a thin carpet, and a forced smile that hurt to wear.Astrid had filled the front rows with her chosen men, warriors with loud mouths and heavy boots. They occupied seats that were reserved for nobles and high

Chapter 25

Lucien's POVThe marble steps leading up to the palace felt colder than the morning. Astrid, clad in a white cloak, walked by my side with her chin held high and her eyes sharp.As we passed through the bronze doors and entered the throne hall, we saw guards stationed along the walls and the King seated below the crest, his gaze intense and still.We dropped to one knee and bowed our heads. “Your Majesty,” I greeted. Astrid repeated my words, her voice tight.“Rise,” the King nodded, his voice filling the hall without effort. “General Lucien. Lady Astrid. You will both lead troops to the northern field.”I rose and kept my eyes on him. “We are ready to follow your commands.”His gaze remained stern. “Border packs have joined with rogues. They are testing our defenses for a revolt. If I had listened to Ravena's warning when she came to me, we wouldn't be here.”Out of the corner of my eye, I saw Astrid’s fingers twitch on her cloak when Ravena was mentioned.My throat suddenly felt tig

Chapter 26

Ravena's POVOne night, the camp was filled with screams and explosions that shook the ground under our cots. I woke with my heart in my throat and the taste of smoke in my mouth. Mira was already holding the lamp, her face pale.We quickly pulled on our royal guard uniforms, made of dark leather with steel plates. I tied the neck strap and sheathed my blades as Rhea double-checked my buckles.Outside, the tents were bathed in orange light as drums urgently sounded the alarm.Suddenly, two soldiers stood in my way. “By order of the Prince, all aides and visitors must evacuate,” the taller one said.I stepped back. “No.”The soldier blinked in surprise. “Princess, please. He will have our heads if we don't follow his orders.”“I am not running.” I met his gaze. “I am of royal blood and I have been trained in combat. I will stay and fight.”Rhea stood her ground. “She stays.”Mira raised her chin. “We are all staying.”“The Prince said evacuate,” the second soldier argued, but his voice

Chapter 27

Evander’s POVI chose not to answer her and instead focused on tending to the cut on her face. Even with the smoke in the air, her eyes stayed locked on mine, shining brightly.“Stay still,” I whispered.I regretted not stopping her from going to the ridge at that moment. But unfortunately, I couldn't turn back time.“You are ignoring me, Evander,” she snapped.“I’m cleaning your face, Ravena. I'll answer when I'm done.”As I examined her hand and turned her palm, I noticed old calluses and thick knuckles from countless hours spent in training and swordplay.“You really shouldn’t be out on the battlefield, you know.”“I was destined to be a warrior.”“Well, you… you fought well. You were really quick and… uhm… smart.”She raised her chin boldly. “So you mean it?”“Yes, I do.” I gently placed the cloth to the cut on her brow. She winced, and I paused. “You good?”“I’m fine.”“Just so you know, I can tell when someone is lying,” I said, lowering the cloth. “You have the potential for a

Chapter 28

Ravena's POVBefore Evander could respond, I chimed in. “Of course not. He specifically requested to speak with just me.”“But we…” Rhea started, but I gestured for her to stop.“Just… go and rest. We’ve had a really long day.”I sensed their curious stares and their silent questions, and when our eyes met, they winked at me. Ignoring them, I turned to Evander. “Lead the way.”He gave a curt nod and started walking. I fell into step behind him, though soon he slowed his pace to match mine. Even in the faint torchlight, his broad shoulders stood out, and the night air seemed to move around him.My heart throbbed with every step, and his closeness made it impossible to steady myself. I hated how much I noticed him, how much I cared.When we finally got to his tent, he pulled back the flap and gestured for me to enter. But I hesitated for one breath before stepping inside.The inside smelled faintly of smoke and leather, mixed with something sharper that was unmistakably his. Without a w

Chapter 29

Ravena's POVI felt a flush of heat creeping up my neck as I remembered that Evander didn't know that Lucien and I were already divorced, and that he had married another.Swallowing the truth, I raised my chin. “Fine, I won't be caught off guard.”"Very well," he said firmly. "Stay focused on why you are here.”“I always do.” I turned away from him before my voice could crack. “Good night, Your Highness.”Leaving his tent, I walked slowly across the quiet lane. The night air carried the scent of ash and pine. My hands shook until I curled them into fists.When I entered my tent, I found the bowl exactly where I had left it. I filled it with water and washed my face, feeling the chill of the water on the small cut on my brow. Hatred burned steadily in my chest for Lucien and for Astrid, the woman he had chosen over me.My wolf stirred within me, angry and awake. “We won't bow when he arrives,” she declared.“We won't,” I answered.At that moment, I heard footsteps outside. "Ravena," Mi

Chapter 30

Ravena's POVBefore I could answer, the flap of the tent was pushed open.Evander stepped in with his usual unreadable face, arms crossed like he owned the air we breathed. His broad frame filled the space as if the tent had suddenly shrunk just to make room for his presence. His eyes scanned the scene. Three cups. One bottle. Three guilty faces.“Well,” he said slowly. “Is this what warriors do the night before their first formation?”“We were only taking a small sip,” Mira replied quickly, sitting up straighter.He raised a brow. “Is that supposed to make it better?”“It’s just a bit of fun,” Rhea added. “We earned it.”“Fun?” His eyes moved to mine. “Did you earn a broken leg too? Or should we be toasting to hangovers in the morning when you’re supposed to hold the front line?”I stood, holding my cup down by my side. “We… we weren’t going to drink everything.”Evander walked over and plucked the bottle from Mira’s hands. “Well, you won’t be drinking anything tonight.”Mira gasped,

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