All Chapters of All The Queens Kings - Book 8: Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

KELLENMy days back at New Moon had been filled with meetings, organizing, paperwork, and lots of reading. In between that, addressing the kingdom and coordinating with the new council that included Mike’s father had taken up the majority of my time.I was unsettled on the inside, hiding my emotions once more as I navigated being so far from Seneca. I loved my son with all my heart and held him at every opportunity. I made time to tuck him, to tell him things a father should, but still, there was a longing in my heart for Seneca.I felt as if I had neglected her; neglected my promise to protect her. I constantly worried about her well-being even though she was with Lamia and Mathias who were not just her parents but more than capable of keeping her safe. Still, it didn’t give me any comfort to know she was without me. Our car pulled up to the docks, the trucks had already arrived, and I could see the crates of weapons being loaded onto the cargo ship.I climb out of the vehicle, exte

LAMIAThe wind gently whips my dark hair across my face as I stand at the bow of the boat looking out into the dark abyss of the ocean. The stars above are vast and cast light onto the calm black waters.I inhale deeply, smelling the salty air and tasting it on the tip of my tongue. It was so peaceful, so quiet that the thoughts that had been plaguing me seemed to wash away with the ocean breeze. A calm settled over me and the images of battles from long ago when I was Inanna faded into the background.We had been on the boat for two days now and would arrive at the shores of Asiarian sometime tomorrow.I knew there would be no peace of mind once we reached Hunji’s homeland. From there on out it would be organized chaos as we prepared to take on a god and his dark army.Despite feeling peaceful, I felt empty and alone gazing at the stars.I had left Mathias, Hunji, Rhett, and Crimson to talk strategy. I knew everything I needed to know. The males on the other hand felt it imperative to

TRAVIS/JANUSI don’t even know why I packed a bag. It wasn’t as if I would need any of it. Still, I keep throwing the essentials and clothing into the large duffle bag. Shoving them in with annoyance.Annoyance, why should I be annoyed? Maybe because I knew this was the last time I would see MacTire. Perhaps.“Are you ready Alpha?” I look up to see Josiah my Beta standing at the opening of my suite. With regret and sadness, I bob my head. I would never be ready, but I had to be. This was my fate, and I couldn’t stay here. I had a job to do.I guess the bag was just for show. Only a handful of people suspected I wouldn’t be making it back after we had faced Aodh. Lamia of course knew and Oliver had his suspicions.What no one knew was the conversation I had with Lamia before she left for Cambiador. I’m not even sure she told Mathias. I was the ace up her sleeve - her and Kellen’s insurance policy.Rhett still had the dagger, but the plan was for me to use it, the way it was always meant

MORGANIt was no Mint but the herbal supply room in Eririat’s place was well stocked. My fingers lightly ran over all the different herbs, plants, and roots that hung and lay around the large room, looking for specific ones.“You think you can find what you need, young Morgan?” Hunji’s father had led me down here, stating they still stock the herbal room even if it’s not used like it was back in the old days.The old days, meaning before the Lycan wars and the devastation of the human race. When the water supply was poisoned and almost wiped out all humans, that included alchemists, witches to some people.“You know I met your mother once, a long time ago. Before you and young Finnegan were even thought of. Before she met your father.” I turn with surprise and curiosity.I knew the former king had known my father, but I had no idea he had ever met my mother. “What was she like?” curious to know what my mother was like in her younger days.“Beautiful.” He says, his eyes lighting up as h

LAMIAI was already awake, just lying there thinking about everything and nothing when I heard and smelt Tobias before he began violently banging on the door.Mathias jumps out of bed, angry that we had been disturbed. “What the fuck is wrong now?” He throws the door open greeting his Beta with a scowl and eyes that would burn him to ashes if they could.“Shit, we discovered something, Crimson went through the mirror, and he never came back!” Tobias rushes out his words, panicking and flapping his arms like a madman.“He did what?” I climb from the bed, find something to throw over my naked body and join Mathias at the door, opening it wider.“Shit just come down to the dungeons, link Rhett. We might need him too.” Tobias' tone and worry were a little concerning.I look at Mathias, who shakes his head, “This better be good,” He warns Tobias. “We are meant to be up and leaving in just a few hours.”“Just get dressed and come with us.” Tobias sighs with irritation. “And tell Rhett to bri