Shifted Fate by Alicia S.Rivers

mistake from the Moon Goddess 249

Chapter 249

Nina stumbled back, and Nadine went with her. "My king." She cried out. "Are you really going to allow her to threaten us in front of you?"

Rowan seemed to think about it for a moment. Then he shook his head and turned to me. I saw a flash of triumph on Nadine's face. I lifted a brow and Rowan smile. "Are you threatening them?"

"No, my king.” I grinned up at him. "I'm swearing an oath." Another gasp went through the room. "I, Amy Maclean, swear that if anyone from this family provokes me in any way going forward, I will call for a Cath Báis. I will refuse any and all reconciliation methods brought forth by the council. Any more provocation will end in death, either Nina's or my own. On this I swear." I felt the world shift, the oath taking form.

"NO!" Nina dropped to her knees.

I drew in a breath of air, feeling lighter. Nix settled, and Megan rubbed her side against the barrier and then Nix, calming us both. Calm, sisters. Her voice was soft and comforting. The angrier you are, the harder it is to control the flame that changes our scent. And my mate is too close to slip up.

Nix huffed and closed her eyes, calming herself. You're right, I'm sorry. She shook her fur and then laid down. It's been harder to control my anger since we woke. But I will do better until we are clear of this mess. Megan gave a tiny nod, then went back to the flame.

I turned my back on the trio and

smiled at the girl, frozen, with a tablet in her hand. "Don't

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ever be." She took a step, but I

power and rank, but in the matters of love and leadership, I am no better or worse than you are.” I raised my voice, turning to look at the faces of the women in front of me. “Please. I don't want any of you here to decide that you are not worthy of being considered for the position of queen. I am neither worse nor better than any of you. And if the goddess and the king select you to be and you are just then, I will willingly follow you." I turned back to the woman. "So please. Don't let any

watched her think over what I

queen,

with me. "That doesn't really scream queen material." I could feel Rowan's eyes on me, but I focused on the young woman. I pressed the tablet into her hands. "What is the worst that can happen? You don't get to be queen?" I lifted a shoulder. "I've been looking for my

smiled and gave her a wink. "I think the goddess has the perfect plan for you. You

I kept my back turned. "Are you seriously