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The balcony door creaked open. "Alpha Kael?" a guard called from the doorway. "The elders are asking for you. The ceremony is about to continue." Kael didn't answer. Instead, he gently pulled Elias farther into the shadows behind one of the marble pillars. His broad body shielded the smaller omega completely from view. Elias could hear the guard's footsteps growing closer, and his heart pounded so loudly he was certain they would be discovered. The guard stepped onto the balcony and glanced around. "Strange..." he muttered. "I could have sworn he came this way." After a few moments, the guard shook his head and returned to the ballroom. "You can breathe now," kael said softly.Elias immediately stepped away, putting as much distance between them as the small balcony allowed. "You shouldn't have hidden me," he whispered. "If someone had seen us together... the rumors would spread through the entire kingdom." "I wasn't thinking about rumors." "You should have been."

Back at the Silver Moon Pack estate, Elias waited until the mansion was silent. Everyone was fast asleep. Quietly, he slipped out through his bedroom window. The moon lit his path as he made his way deep into the forest. There was only one place he wanted to be. Their hideout. It was a small wooden cabin hidden among ancient trees, a place he and Kael had discovered as children. Whenever the pressure of being heirs became too much, they would meet there, away from the expectations of the kingdom. When Elias pushed open the cabin door, a warm lantern was already burning. Kael was there. Leaning against the window with his arms folded, he looked up the moment Elias entered. "I knew you'd come," Kael said. Elias smiled softly as he closed the door behind him. "I could say the same about you." "I've missed you," Kael whispered. Elias smiled softly. "same" Kael leaned in slowly,Their lips met in a slow, lingering kiss. It wasn't rushed. It was gentle, warm, Ka

"Lady Liana, would you mind giving me twenty minutes?" She blinked. "Twenty minutes?" "I'd like to wash up first. I left my room early this morning, and I don't think it's polite to take a lady around the capital looking like this."Liana's cheeks turned pink."O-Of course. I don't mind waiting." "Thank you." Elias smiled warmly. "I'll be back before you know it, then I'll show you around the city."Just as he turned to leave, Selene narrowed her eyes."Wait."Elias froze.Slowly, he looked back at his sister. "Yes?" "You want to bathe now?""...Yes." Selene folded her arms. "Why didn't you bathe before coming downstairs?"Elias forced a laugh."I... overslept.""You've never skipped your morning bath before." "I suppose today is an exception." Selene continued staring at him. Something about his behavior felt... strange. Then another thought crossed her mind. She tilted her head. "Did you go somewhere this morning?" For a split second, Elias's heart nearly

Elias stared at his breakfast, but he no longer had any appetite to eat, he pushed his chair back. "I'm not hungry anymore." Selene looked at him in surprise. "Elias—" But he was already walking away. He didn't wait for anyone to say another word. As soon as he stepped outside the palace, the cool morning air hit his face. He walked quickly across the courtyard, his expression dark. Liana hurried after him. "Elias, wait!" He slowed down but didn't turn around. Liana finally caught up with him. "You were supposed to show me around." "I know." "Are you okay?" "I'm fine." His answer was short, almost cold. Liana looked at his face, clearly unconvinced. Before she could say anything else, the sound of horses approaching came from the palace gates. The sound of horses approaching made Elias stop. His eyes immediately found Kael. For a brief moment, their gazes met. Elias waited. He expected Kael to smile at him, say something, or at least acknowledge his presence. I

Alaric was the only son of Ashbourne and Aurelia, but their marriage had never been built on love.Ashbourne loved another woman, Valeria, long before he married Aurelia. He was forced to marry her, and although she became his wife, his heart remained with Valeria. Instead of accepting the life he had been given, Ashbourne continued seeing Valeria in secret.Aurelia knew nothing about it. She loved her husband and tried to make their marriage work. She believed that perhaps, with time, Ashbourne would eventually learn to love her.But that hope disappeared the day she discovered the truth.She found out about Ashbourne and Valeria and realized that the man she had devoted herself to had never truly belonged to her.The betrayal broke something inside her.Still, Aurelia tried to remain strong for Alaric. He was only a child, and she didn't want him to see how much she was suffering. Whenever he was around, she forced a smile and acted as though everything was fine.But the pain didn't