The Witch and Her Four Dangerous Alphas

Chapter 181: Chapter 181: The Palace Walls

The palace of Balmore stood tall under the moonlight, its silver walls glowing faintly. The air smelled of roses and steel, and the echo of footsteps followed the four brothers as they entered through the massive gates.

Everywhere they walked, eyes followed. Servants paused in the hallways, and warriors stiffened at their sight. The Alphas of Silver Dawn were not ordinary guests; they were legends, and now, they were walking straight into the heart of the Lycans’ land.

The corridors were grand, lined with marble and golden lights. But the brothers didn’t care about the beauty around them. Their eyes were cold, their faces blank. They were not here to admire.

Whispers filled the air.

"Why are they here?"

"What happened in Silver Dawn?"

"They look... different."

Everyone could sense it, the dark aura around them, heavy with pain and anger. Even the palace guards avoided meeting their eyes.

Finally, they were led through the long corridor into a side palace, a separate wing built for royal guests. The place was wide and clean, decorated richly, but the energy was tense.

As soon as they entered, the royal captain bowed and said, "Alphas, this palace is for your stay. The king has ordered guards for your protection."

At his words, dozens of royal warriors took positions around the area.

Kael’s lips curled into a sneer. His sharp eyes swept over the guards surrounding them. "Protection," he muttered, almost laughing under his breath. "They are not protecting us. They are watching us."

He turned slightly, his voice low but bitter. "And they don’t even try to hide it. The royal family has truly become pathetic."

Aeron gave him a short look. "Kael, watch your mouth," he said quietly, but there was no real warning in his tone. He understood the anger.

Lucian, however, didn’t stay to listen. He walked past them all and headed straight to his room. His steps were slow, his shoulders heavy.

Aeron watched him go with worry, but before he could speak, Luca gave the royal guards a hard glare...a silent warning that meant stay away. His eyes said clearly: Do not disturb us again.

Then he followed Lucian down the hallway.

his hands trembling slightly. The room felt too clean, too

a moment, watching his brother. Lucian had been different ever since Selene’s death. He had always been the reckless one, the strongest of them in spirit. But after

Aeron, Kael, and Luca, he would have done it. They had stopped him that night,

was the only thing

across from him. "You should

lost in a

the guards outside. He could feel their stares. "They think we’re beasts waiting to attack," he said. "Maybe they’re

"Let them think what they want," he said simply. "Soon, they’ll

brothers exchanged a look...a silent bond of

royal guards stayed alert, but none of them could hear

side of the palace, word of the Silver Dawn Alphas’ arrival spread quickly. When it reached Prince Vaelen,

the table. "Those bastards..." he muttered, his voice low but sharp. "They dared to come here?"

They

at the thought. The people he hated most in this world were now under his roof. The

the sound echoing through the chamber. "Why now?" he whispered

messenger lowered his head and

He had thought he would never see them again. He didn’t even want to hear their names. Every

his anger could grow more, a soft voice came from

has come here,

froze for a moment and turned around. His sister, Serena, stood by the doorway. Her face was calm, her silver eyes filled with a mix of curiosity and worry. She was dressed simply, her long

once. "It’s nothing," he said quickly, forcing a

Serena didn’t move. She kept her eyes on him. "Who are

sharp; she could see through him easily. "They’re from the Silver Dawn pack," he said at last. "Four Alphas. You don’t need to worry about them. They won’t

For a moment, her face didn’t show

for a flicker of emotion, but there was

sigh

on her head. "You haven’t eaten,

of being inside all the time. Let’s go outside

faint smile. "Alright. Let’s go

for his guards and gave them simple orders to prepare for a