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Chapter 55 : A Royal Summons and A Date with Destiny

Author: Pixie Snow
last update Last Updated: 2024-11-29 21:13:27

Lyra stirred awake, the warmth of Kane’s embrace grounding her against the enormity of everything they faced. The stone, tucked against her side, had grown silent for the night, but its presence lingered like a whispered promise - or a warning. She wasn’t entirely sure which.

Kane’s voice, rough with sleep but layered with unwavering conviction, broke the silence. “The Kingdom’s message came sooner than expected. The King wants us in an audience tomorrow morning.”

Her breath hitched. “An audience? With the King?”

He pulled her closer, his lips brushing her temple. “We’ve made a stir, Lyra. You, the stone, the rescue -it’s drawn attention. This isn’t just about the prophecy anymore. It’s about politics, alliances, and power.”

She exhaled sharply, already feeling the weight of expectations bearing down on her. “I’m not ready to be a symbol of anything, Kane. Let alone a princess.”

Kane tilted her face to meet his gaze, the golden hue of his Lycan eyes flickering in the dim light. “You’r
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Pixie Snow
Thank you. About her... you know those jokes about mothers-in-law ? ... I've tried few times, but this charakter didn't go as I expected and how it should be ( nice and warm person), so finally I've decided not to put her in this book. Thank you for reminder. I will rewrite that part too.
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Carol Allerton
I am surprised, author, that you haven’t had Lyra meet Kane’s mother, the queen, yet. Kane had said his mother would help her learn about castle life, proper etiquette in the royal princess responsibilities, but she hasn’t meet her after being there a week. I am enjoying the story though! Great read
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