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Meridian WaterThe sound of hooves echoed along the road as the carriage rocked us from side to side. We’d left the castle for an urgent audience in a nearby village that rebels had attacked earlier that morning. I was on high alert, eyeing every twist and turn. The Prince wore a closed-off expression, but I could feel his eyes studying me every second.“If you want, we can stop to rest, Your Majesty,” I said, something telling me it was time for a quick break.“Are you worried about me, or just trying to dodge this… tense atmosphere?” The prince raised an eyebrow with a sly little smirk.I took a deep breath. The tension between us was tangible, like a storm about to break. He didn’t seem to be hiding the fact that he was playing along—and deeply invested.“Your safety is my only priority,” I said, not bothering to hide the sarcasm in my voice. “If we stop, I can check out the surroundings and make sure everything’s safe for us to continue.”“Are you sure you’re not just looking for

23. THE SHADOW GAMEPrince Darlon SweeneyThe castle was silent when I finally returned, the darkness of night still clinging to the corridors as I made my way through the long stone hall. The weight of my cloak felt heavier than ever—and not just from the fabric, but from everything that had been happening.What did I do in that cabin? I’d gotten way too close, gone against my own rules. Now I was at war with myself.The moment the magic swept us back to the safety of the castle, a wave of relief hit me— but it came with a strange, gnawing anxiety. She was far away now, but I couldn’t forget her. Deep down, I knew the game wasn’t over. Not by a long shot. And not knowing how far to go or where the limit even was… it was eating me up inside.I stared out the window of my room, the full moon lighting up the stone walls of the castle and the vast land all around us. But nothing seemed as distant as she did, even if we were just steps apart. The truth is, what really haunted me wasn’t th

25 – INTRUDERSMeridian WaterThe sky was painted in a deep violet hue by the time the Prince and I finally reached our destination. The castle set to host the diplomatic event looked more like a fortress, with menacing towers and tall walls etched with runes glowing faintly in the moonlight.“Stay sharp,” I warned the soldiers traveling with us. “The energy here is way too heavy.”The Prince of Umbra walked ahead with his usual regal poise. His steps were silent, yet every movement radiated a commanding presence that felt almost supernatural. His aura was a mix of elegance and danger—something I couldn’t help but notice, no matter how hard I tried.Stepping into the main hall, the atmosphere hit us like a storm. Mages from all over whispered among themselves, and each one eyed the prince’s every step. My hand instinctively moved toward the dagger at my waist.“Nervous?” he asked, his voice as low and rough as ever.“It’s my job to stay on guard, not nervous,” I fired back, my gaze sc

27 – WOLVESMeridian WaterAs the carriage rolled along, my thoughts refused to settle. The recent events replayed over and over in my mind. I was on high alert, and two things were throwing me off balance. We had been under constant attacks lately—why? But that wasn’t the main thing. First, there was the almost-kiss with the prince. Ever since that moment, my thoughts had been consumed by his scent, his hands on my waist, the feeling that danced over me like shadows. Then there was that strange memory of the wolf. What was it trying to tell me? Why did it seem to recognize me? Why didn’t it attack me in the forest? Everything felt tangled.“You know you’re staring at me, right?” the prince said, breaking into my thoughts.“Don’t flatter yourself. I’m miles away from you right now,” I snapped, irritation creeping into my voice as my words came out harsher than intended.“Thinking about the kiss you wish we’d finished, or someplace else?” He raised an eyebrow, his amusement evident in

29 - ABYSSPrince Darlon SweeneyThe castle’s war room buzzed with tension. Maps sprawled across the massive obsidian table, and the voices of advisors clashed like blades in the air. As I entered with purposeful strides, every head turned toward me. Meridian followed closely, her presence silent but commanding. An uneasy stillness settled over the room, broken only by the impatient drumming of fingers on the table.I scanned the room, noting each face. Luthor, clad in his armor, exuded impatience, while Vanya sat with a rigid posture, skepticism etched into her expression. The other advisors seemed torn between respect and fear. But I knew—one of them was a traitor.“Let’s begin,” I announced, my voice slicing through the noise like a blade. I moved to the head of the table and took my seat. “Report on the recent developments at the borders.”Luthor was the first to speak, gesturing to the map in front of us. The red and blue markers denoting territories caught my attention as he det