Chapter Nineteen The Royal Court For the first time in eighteen years, the Crystal Court was full. Nobles from every Lycan province filled the great throne room, dressed in silvers, whites and blues that glittered beneath the crystal chandeliers. Lords, ladies, generals and governors had all travelled to see the princess they had believed dead. Aurelia stood behind the enormous crystal doors, smoothing invisible wrinkles from her ivory gown. “I can’t do this.” Queen Elara smiled as she adjusted the moon-shaped clasp on her daughter’s cloak. “You’ve already done far harder things.” “I fought an army.” “You did.” “I’d rather fight another one.” King Alaric laughed from beside them. “That, my little moon, is exactly what I used to say before every council meeting.” Aurelia looked at him in disbelief. “You?” “Oh yes.” He leaned closer. “Nobles can be far more dangerous than soldiers.” ⸻ The herald struck his staff against the marble floor. “Her Royal Highness…” The d
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