The Lycan King’s Broken Mate
Three times his staff struck.
“The royal parents, Caeron and Lysaria… and their guest: Lady Elyan de Vorast.”
Aedan’s parents entered, dignified, proud. Lysaria, a cold beauty, with silver-blonde hair and sharp eyes. Caeron, the former king, moved with soldierly bearing. I gripped Aedan’s hand, but did not retreat. I stood straight, for my strength now was not from rank—but from myself.
Then Lady Elyan entered. Graceful, measured steps, in emerald silk that deliberately shone in contrast to my gown’s simplicity. She stopped before Aedan, smiled. Not broadly. Just enough to remind him who she was.