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.

that you have to offer. I was never yours.” I said softly, wishing he found the

mine. It’s true, you never were mine. I can see that Kian is the one who has given you happiness that I

nodded and offered him a

will remember the woman who was just a passing moment of your life and laugh that you ever thought you could never love again, because I believe that you will find her. The one

Kian added with a cold

an eyebrow, and I looked at

whichever works. Orrian is rather pretty.”

you can admit that I am

I thought I saw the faint glimmer of a smile on Orrian’s face as he

who nodded, and with a final smile at Orrian, I turned away. Kian and I nudged our horses into a

through my hair as I nudged the horse into a gallop. Making sure to stay ahead of Kian, only for him to take the challenge and try to outdo me. However, I was

riding than you are my love.” I said tauntingly, with a small smile on my

don’t really see the need for me to know how to ride. Thanatos already finds this insulting. We don’t ride other animals when

eyes met and I smirked. “Well, just admit that I am better at

then again, you’re pretty good at riding regardless of what it is.”

sunshine.” 1

my eyes, despite my stomach fluttering at

“Cat got your tongue?”

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

Our horses were now at a steady trot,

killed, but 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 filled

dad, he knew it was a vampire. I reached over, placing my hand over his comfortingly, sensing the excruciating pain through the bond, although I knew

it?” I

looked ahead

released a poison in the air and I remember breathing in whatever 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 him kill my father, slowly… painfully… As if it was an entertainment for him… My father signalled to me to stay the fuck down and you know what? I did. Like

you did what was right.” I said

but when that didn’t work, he warned me that if I got up, it would be the end of the entire kingdom.” He continued, I knew it was hard for him to say.

my father had wanted me to, saying that Cain could not become king, that he was not fit for it… All I wanted was to just live happily… but he reminded me of his wish as he was

mused. Did he mean with powers?