The Alpha King’s Possession

66. 6 A Hard Decision

MORGANA

The following day, after breakfast, we set out before the sun was even up in the sky: Having packed more supplies and a good number of antidotes just in case. We were given two horses although Kian wasn’t too keen on it, Orrian said it was better for us to ride them until they tire and then reserve energy. Agreeing it would help a little, we took the horses.

I was dressed in pale grey pants, a long-sleeved, fitted top and a hooded cloak on top. Despite them being from the elves, we made sure they just looked simple, with no elven thread-work o n them, not wanting to let my brother know where we were coming from. Kian, on the other hand, refused to wear anything of theirs, and I had to admit it was rather amusing when his ego got in the way.

We were now at the borders of Elandorr, and although Orrian would see us again in a few weeks, he stubbornly wanted to come to see us off.

“Thank you to you and Elandorr for everything,” I said, looking down at him, as I held the reins of my horse in one hand.

“I wish you all the best on your next venture.” Orrian said, getting off his horse and walking over to mine.

I glanced at Kian, I hoped he didn’t get irked before I looked down at Orrian and raised an eyebrow

“We don’t need luck, but let’s see how welcoming Azrael is.” I said, glancing at the seven men who flanked Orrian, I had learned that these were some of his most trusted men.

I was still shocked that Kian wanted to try to help the Sanguine Empire for my sake, but it only showed that he was a true king and one who deserved the title he held.

“It is the first time you stepped into Elandorr and I fear it may be the last. The next time we meet, it will be as allies on the battlefield… You will be the queen of Clair De Lune, and I will

simply be your ally…” He said, this time I could see the emotion in those eyes of his. His sadness, wistfulness, the eyes of a man who had lost so much.

A sharp wind blew past us, sending both mine and his hair flying, but we didn’t break eye contact. He needed this closure, so I would allow him to say what he needed. We could do at least that much in return for all he was offering us.

“An ally and still a friend.” I said quietly.

He nodded, giving me a smile that held no happiness.

“I know you won’t appreciate me saying this, but you will always be my Moonlight. I want you to know that, although I can tell that you are content and truly happy.” He said quietly,

looking at Kian.

It may have been a few decades ago, but it was clear Orrian had held hope that one day I would come to him.

heart. Make space for someone more, someone who can return the love that you have to offer. I was never yours.” I said softly, wishing he found the

we could be, but you weren’t mine. It’s true, you never were mine. I can see that

and offered him

ever thought you could never love again, because I believe that you

him.” Kian added with a

raised an eyebrow, and I looked at

works. Orrian

very much. At least you can admit that

a difference.” Kian replied with an antagonising smirk, I thought I saw the faint glimmer of a smile on Orrian’s face as

soon.” Kian said to Orrian who nodded, and with a final smile at Orrian, I turned away. Kian and I nudged our horses into a trot, passing through the veil and beyond the borders

nudged the horse into a gallop. Making sure to stay ahead of Kian, only for

than you are my

don’t really see the need for me to know how to ride. Thanatos already finds this

just admit that I am better

fucking deny that, but then again, you’re pretty good at riding regardless of what it

sunshine.” 1

my eyes, despite my

“Cat got your tongue?”

wolf.” I replied in the same tone before I became thoughtful. “Kian… You once said it was a vampire who killed your father. How can you be

now at a steady trot, and

I was helpless. I saw the vampire… Father was fucking confused, saying he didn’t understand when all he wanted was peace…but the vampire didn’t care…” His voice was cold and

my dad, he knew it was a vampire. I reached over, placing my hand

saw it?” I asked,

ahead

crap he had concocted, barely able to walk or keep my eyes open. It’s all a haze or I would have caught his scent. I just lay there, watching

did what was right.” I said softly, “You were in no shape

I got up, it would be the end of the entire kingdom.” He continued, I knew it was hard for

had wanted me to, saying that Cain could not become king, that he was not fit for it… All I

Did he mean with powers? But