All Chapters of His Royal Mate: Chapter 81 - Chapter 90

Lex looked hurt and dejected, as if hearing the very word “love” in association with Polonius had broken him. “I’m a diplomat now, and yet, I’ve done very little that is diplomatic other than try to free Amadeus and spy on Polonius. I might want to explore that role a little more before I’m king.” Hearing him say that struck my heart. “I don’t think marrying Polonius is the right decision at all, but maybe marrying me isn’t, either.”Was this goodbye? I didn’t know what I’d been expecting from our conversation, but I wanted him to understand that I was planning on staying in Onyx Rah. I couldn’t claim to love him if I forced him to stay with me, I knew that. But still, having him not say that he was willing to stay hurt.“Does this mean you're leaving?” I could hardly ask without crying.“I think the two of us need to take a pause until Tobran is safe from Polonius,” he said. “We aren’t living as a couple right now, and you and I don’t like sneaking around. You have the Royal Guard an

“I’ll guard her with my life for the rest of my days,” Bindi replied. “And thank you, Lex, for working with the troops. They are in the best shape they’ve ever been. When you return—if you return—I’m positive I’ll have more for you to train.” She looked at me with a hopeful smile, and again, I felt like I was abandoning them.“Keep me updated with your military progress,” I said. “You can send messages through the troops, and I’ll get word. If you need anything, don’t hesitate to ask. Just use your airship if there’s an emergency. Get Aria away from Polonius at the first sign of trouble.”Onyx Rah had one airship, which was being used daily to bring in supplies for the encampments from Angeline Falls and the Obsidian Valley. The vehicles Lara Goldlace had gifted Onyx Rah were also being used to transport soldiers to their posts.Bindi knew that I meant for her to drop everything and rescue Aria from Polonius, above all things.“I warn you, Lex, don’t do any kind of investigation witho

Chapter 29Aria“And what of the coronation?” the Minister of Administration asked. “We need you crowned queen. The longer we go without an established sovereign, the more vulnerable we are to take over.” The short man with a grim countenance had a point.“We’re waiting for Halo,” I said. “Bindi and Sire are trying to find her. I must have my beta here before I can make any decisions. Halo, Sire, Bindi, and myself are the final word. I must consult with them before we move forward with any plans. I’m sorry to keep you waiting, but we have people out looking for her now.”I was in the newly decorated Grand Salon, where I would meet with my beta, mage, and head of the Royal Guard, and, on occasion, other advisors such as the Ministry of Administration. While I understood the minister’s intentions to be well-meaning, he was a frustrating man to relate to because he was relentless. The fact that Halo couldn’t be found, however, was deeply worrying, all the more so because the minister’s u

“You shouldn’t have.” Amadeus looked taken aback. “One must drink the potion from the vial,” he scoffed, holding the cup out at arm’s length.“Does it matter?” I said with an arrogant nonchalance.“It might change the potion’s properties.” Amadeus shook his head in disgust.“I’m so sorry,” I said, sounding contrite. “There’s another one, but that would be it. I guess if you needed to see her again, you wouldn’t be able to.” I was starting to shake, knowing Aria was in trouble, but that I was still a long way away from her.“Ack, incompetence. Why do I need a mage assistant? You’re useless. I’m perfectly fine on my own.” With that, Amadeus drank the contents of the cup.I’d never told Amadeus I was his assistant, but he must have assumed I was. In any case, the ruse worked well enough for me to assess his condition. Within a few minutes, Amadeus fell back on the bed, and I covered him with the duvet before I left his workshop in search of Nan. When I found her in the nursery with the c

I wasn’t giving up, but giving in. I had to regain my strength. I needed to try another strategy—fighting and magic weren’t leading us anywhere. So, I walked to the door as Lex lunged for me. I used the last of my energy to hold him back with magic, and I opened the door to face Sire.“I don’t want anyone to die,” I told the mage in a somber tone.“I know,” was all he said as he opened the door wider, and guards moved inside the workshop.I had spelled the workshop against anyone whom I didn’t want in there so Lex could be there, but so could Sire. I’d truly never thought he would betray us. I’d believed in him, and learned just how I I’ve been with his treason.I focused my mind on conjuring up a stronghold of protection that no one could pass. I had to keep Lex safe, and I only thought of Cheyenne and Gabrielle as trustworthy enough to release him.I felt the burn in my veins and knew the magic worked. As soon as the soldiers approached the door, they were zapped and burned by magic