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Athena The conclave chambers are suffocating with its dry smell of old papers, wine and dust. We have been summoned by the High Council which is a gathering of all species; wolves, dark faes, vampires, witches, cat shifters, demons etc. All who occupy our realm. We had no idea they existed until a letter came right after Caspian moved to be trained for taking over the Nocturne Crown. We thought the Elder Council were it, but they are just the ones who handle the day to day matters within a specific species, and they take complicated cases here to be discussed with the High Council. Apparently the vamps thought Cas and I were such a case, and the High Council agreed. Our matebond were forbidden, and we were instructed to reject each when we turned 18. That was two years ago, and we didn’t reject each other. We hid our bond, playing a dangerous political game of indifference in public, when in reality we long to be together. It’s getting difficult to stay away from him, but I know if

Caspian P.O.V.2 years earlier“And there is this document, your Majesty.” Drake says, handing me another piece of paper. I read it through from one end to another, although they keep telling me it’s not necessary. I want to know what I’m signing, and I have my moms voice in the back of my head “never sigh anything you are unsure about.” This document seems to be plain enough, but I notice something fishy in the way some words are spelled out, and the vague way it’s put into writing. I read it over again, trying to read between the lines and it suddenly dawns on me - this is a document saying we are forever basic enemies with the Gold Moon wolf pack, and their Alpha Queen is persona non grata. “I’m not signing this, and I want you to bring the people who drafted it and the people who wanted it in writing.” Dake looks at me weirdly, but I just lift an eyebrow. “Now!” I say, and he jumps. He leaves the office, and I put the document down, my phone ringing in my pocket. I take it out

Alec P.O.V.“A.. Alpha, welcome?” The young man says, looking at his former leaders with confusion. “We chose to initiate him before the High Council meeting, and then bring him back with us. He is going to live here now, and we are going to help him get settled.” Aunt Ruby explains, her eyes glittering in amusement. “You could have warned us, sis.” Aunt Rose says, crossing her eyes lightly, while uncle Xander wraps his arms around her waist. “I could have, but where’s the fun in that?” Aunt Ruby answers, giggling at her twin’s scowling face. “Did you get initiated into the Wolf Council yet, Xander?” She asks instead, and he nods. “Good. Then we almost have everything settled.” Aunt Ruby waves at the young man, who is now looking between all of us with a serious face. He is consuming all of the information being thrown around, and after the initial shock, he seems very steady and balanced. His aura is calm, warm and inviting, a nice mixture for someone you would consider for a ran

Caspian P.O.V. “You’re late, Caspian.” Athena’s angelic, slightly angry voice, says from the couch when I step into the little cottage deeply hidden within Gold Moon’s territory. “I know, and I’m so sorry. I should have sent word, but I had no opportunity to.” I pull off my cloak and hang it by the door. She’s sitting with the fire going in the fireplace, a mug of hot tea in her hands and a contemplative look in her eyes when I walk over. It’s become colder outside, and fall is surely on the way, soon we’ll have snow falling. My favourite time of year, and Athenas. “I really am sorry, baby.” I tell her when she finally looks at me, and then I get the small loving smile I adore so much. “What kept you tonight?” She asks, patting the couch and summoning another hot mug of tea. I grab it off the coffee table and sip, feeling all my tense muscles relax and the brewing headache disappear like a bad memory. “Long ass meetings,

Athena P.O.V. The Council room is big, circular and has a platform where the Elders are seated in a halfmoon, overlooking the floor, where Alpha’s and Luna’s are seated at a circular table, also made as a giant halfmoon, so everyone can see each other. The floor is covered in big rugs held in royal maroon colors, the wood chosen for the tables and chairs some sort of dark material. Again there’s torches on the wall to give light, chandeliers (three of them) and fireplaces for warmth as well as light off to the side.We sit down side by side, while my father goes to sit with the other Elders, his eyes twinkling in amusement as we lock eyes after we sit down. Kendra is glaring at me, her eyes burning with unshaded hatred, and I smirk in her direction before looking at the other men and women at the Elder table. I recognize my aunt and uncle, but not the others. I’ve heard their names from time to time, mostly through my parents, and it’s my mom who whispers their names to