The Last Kingdom: Aethelstan Novels & Stories

"Maybe..." Nikolai looked down sadly, finally understanding that he had failed... All his life he had always wanted to protect Alexis, to make him a good leader and a good alpha, but that had not happened, and now Alexis had lost his position as leader, and the Romanov family their ancestral position in the pack. While Luka once again was seen as a dirty omega, being punished to the point of exhaustion, and having an uncertain future. Would Estephan really want to marry him after that disaster? What would happen if Estephan and Luka didn't get married?

Across a stretch of wide land, lies a beautiful kingdom. Surrounded by huge mountains, they serve as protection for them. Gasha kingdom has been in existence for hundreds of years, way before Devon kingdom. Although Devon kingdom had more political power and allies, Gasha Kingdom still had power and were greatly feared by most. King Owen faced his men, a look of craziness lurking in his eyes. There were five men standing before him. They all had their heads bowed, a tremor running through them.

Akana had turned towards him and listened attentively. "The last of a dying line of emperors, Ardens Equbella, did not want to give up. He collected four other champions who all possessed their unique expertise, and with Ardens at the front, the Nine Kingdoms united. Together they sealed the portal inside the volcano which the demons came out of. Ardens and his four champions became the first of the Council of the Nine Kingdoms. They stand above common politics, and their quest is to keep the nine kingdoms united," Sidastir said, but soon laughed at Akana's facial expression.

“Nothing’s wrong, Sola. I was just wondering why everyone seemed to be so busy today.” Lunarys perked up from Valery’s other side. “Oh, I know! Cousin Astoria said that important people are coming from Astanza next week.” Valery frowned, “From Astanza?” Astanza was a kingdom to the north. It was a member of the United Kingdoms Alliance alongside Vesperia and the three other wealthiest kingdoms in the world; Luminara, Zhurin and Kholand. Queen Astrid herself was an Astanzan who used to be a Civilian Knight before being nominated for her uncle’s Courtship. So visiting dignitaries from the Astanza were commonplace in Vesperia.

A new dawn has arrived and in its wake, a new king is crowned. The proud Kingdom of Camelot had collapsed, the Knights of the Round Table had perished with it, and a new empire rose from its soils born from its people. The new empire is named Neo-Macedonia, ruled by Aurelius Parabellum II, grandson of Augustus Parabellum. Althreya Pendragon, the last queen of Camelot, and her most loyal knights fled from the ruins of Camelot and chose to live a simpler life in the northern region. She returned to the ancestral home of her mother in a small region called Colchester. Albeit being smaller and less grand than their former residence, Althreya and her knights led a life of hunting beasts and slayi

“But Selvane has trained their children from birth to be nothing but weapons. They attack unprovoked. They conquer for no reason but hunger. They are taught not to think, not to feel. And that is why you must be more than them. Smarter than them. Alive, when they are dead.” He raised a hand, and a servant stepped forward, carrying a tray of wine. The king took the goblet first, speaking in the old tongue, a blessing for courage and return, before pouring into three cups. He placed one before Aaron, one before Alaric, and kept the last for himself. “Drink,” he commanded softly. “And remember that you are not just men. You are pillars. Of two kingdoms. Do not fall.” They drank. Then another se

His mother flip the picture and tried to read the last letter they will ever have from the king of Aleris. “I am sorry my love for I can no longer come home. Please be strong and take care of yourself. I wanted Kai to be strong and courageous for he is the next king of Aleris. I will always be there for the both of you. I love you both so much,” the king of Aleris said in his last message behind the picture.

In the end, you decide to hear him out. Letting go of Yvon's arm, you bring your hands up and cross them over your chest while giving Dyan a hard stare. The latter throws his hand towards the direction of the man who bit your neck first and says. "That's Prince Aziel Basileus." Next, he gestures towards the man with dimples. "Lionell Draziw, the greatest wizard in the realm. Yvon, and I'm Dyan. The reason why we brought you here is because we think you're in grave danger."

"My name is Beta Jax Clyde. I am the King's right hand." "It's nice to meet you, sir," she said as she finally dragged her eyes up, in awe of his beauty as well. While she had been distracted by the King as soon as she walked in, the Beta blocking her view of him forced her to take in how attractive he is. She didn't even realize that she was still holding his hand, though no longer shaking it, until the King let out a soft growl. Beta Jax cleared his throat, turning to gesture to the man, who was now sitting rigid in his chair. "This is the Lycan King, Alpha Kenzo."