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Excitement coursed through her as she started to read the letter. My lady I express my deepest apologies for sending this late. You must have waited for too long and I do know how frustrating that could be however I have good news. The Alpha took her out on a picnic and they won't be back until tomorrow. I think this would be the perfect time to strike. What would you have me do and how would you have me do it? I am at your service and I would be waiting at the dark tower thirty minutes before dawn by tomorrow's night.

They were laughing, crying, shaking. They’d done it. Theron stepped forward, announcing the team’s victory. “You’ve proven yourselves worthy.” Cheers rang out as their mates joined them, wrapping them in hugs. Kael kissed Bella’s forehead. Mike held Allie close. Thom ran to Iris and scooped her up like she weighed nothing. Aurora searched the crowd. Aries was gone. Her heart plummeted. Even now… even after everything. But she wouldn’t let it ruin this. Not tonight.

I was going to win this. Alenora stepped forward and pointed to the front, where a portal had already opened. “Elyriah, Alexa, and Linda. This is the last part of the test, and it is left to your fate to be declared the queen of the faes, so go forward and make the best of it.” I heaved a deep sigh and walked toward the portal, and just as I was about to walk in, Alexa slammed my shoulder and pushed past me. “The privileged ones don’t get to go in first,” she said through gritted teeth, and I knew she was pissed that Arineth had come to save me. He made a statement by saving me, letting everyone know that I was his and destined mate.

Little did she know that waiting would bring about unexpected challenges. Days turned into weeks, and Ace's absence left a void that was difficult to ignore. It was during this time that Alpha Larole; Ace's father, sought her out. She sensed the weight of his presence as he delivered a request that sent her thoughts spiraling. Alpha Larole asked her to accept Alyssa, Ace's mate as a maid to their family!

“It’s a place for truths.” Drake shifted beside him. “Then let’s speak them.” The elders exchanged glances. Rovan sighed. “There is more.” Of course there was. “The King intended for the future ruler to take a Luna,” Maelin said. “A queen who balances power with wisdom.” My chest tightened. “Elise,” Rovan said plainly, “has already proven herself central to the bond between her and Prince Derek. Her presence steadied the journey and allow Prince Derek to find the herb. Anchored you. The elders believe...”

she said aloud. "Okay, Mom," Lily replied, rising with Dandy, who had his arms around her waist, kissing her neck. She flashed me the middle finger before heading upstairs with Dandy, laughing. What hurt most was how Dandy completely ignored me. "You will be Alpha Enzo's personal maid from today onwards," Patricia said, and I frowned.

"The broken alpha weeping over his little witch. Tell me, does it hurt knowing you failed her too?" "Shut up," I snarled. "Oh, but we're just getting started." His voice was silk wrapped around broken glass. "Wait until you watch my queen drive the knife into your heart herself. Wait until you see how eagerly she'll twist it." At the altar, I saw Evangeline's shoulders shake. Just for a second. Just long enough for me to know she was still in there somewhere, screaming. "I'm sorry," Maeve whispered, her voice growing fainter with each word. "I should have been faster. Should have seen it coming."

“The worst is still coming. Kael’s main army—” “Will be here by moonrise.” He shifted back, his body streaked with blood, his golden eyes locked on hers. “But they’re not the real threat.” Elara’s throat went dry. “What is?” He stepped closer, the air thickening with the scent of the mating heat, now so strong it made her dizzy. “Us. When the moon hits its peak. When the bond is wide open. When we’re both too lost in it to fight.” The mark sang, and Elara knew he was right.

Aylin's POV "Halt! By order of the king.” A shiver ran down my spine, strength vanishing out of my body. Kael had caught up to me, his footsteps echoing in my head as he drew closer. "Mother," I muttered, shutting my eyes. " I want to come home. I'm sorry for disobeying. I can't be here, I'm not one of them. Open the gates." I said those words in pain, with the kind of sincere remorse a child feels toward her mother. But nothing happened. I didn't disappear. The sky didn't open, my hair didn't return to its usual colour. This can't be happening, the moon goddess can't leave me here.

Mae was already moving, shoving through a knot of Lunaris and Nightmoor wolves to reach the edge of the dais. “Seal’s done negotiating,” she snapped, palm pressing under Elowen’s bump, reading channels and muscle. “You bought yourself this far with sheer spite and luck. That’s over. You’re going to have this baby whether we’re ready or not.” Elowen’s vision swimmed for a second. The moonstone’s glow steadied her, a cool counterpoint to the heat inside. Behind Mae, the ridge was filling as fighters and witnesses spilled down into the bowl, drawn by the crack of the relic, the gutted Cradle, the sight of Calista frozen and Crowe in Lunaris cuffs.