His Royal Mate: A Forbidden Shifter Romance (The Voltaire Pack Rising Book 2) by Lindsey Devin

Author:Lindsey Devin [Devin, Lindsey]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2024-02-22T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter 14

Lex

I was standing on the edge of Angeline Falls. The majestic water tumbled all around me in sprays of iridescent green and turquoise blue. My heart felt light and joyous as love and joy filled me. I was attending an important event because I was dressed in my finest garments.

Suddenly, the scene before me had morphed into an aisle. I was still standing on the edge of the falls, but behind me was a long pathway lined with satin and trimmed with flowers that led to an archway and an altar.

Standing at the altar was Bastien Salt, dressed in black from head to toe. I knew it was a wedding; however, I wasn’t the groom, but a king attending as a spectator. Music bloomed from around us as a throng of musicians entered, playing instruments. Their song was melodious and harmonic, and I wanted to feel joy from their rousing, but couldn’t. A cold dread had filled my heart, nearly suffocating me.

Then, I saw Aria wearing a white dress that fit her like shimmering clouds. Her long auburn hair was woven with gold and jewels. She walked solemnly forward passing me without even a glance. As the joyous music played, she continued ahead, marching as if she was carrying the casket at her own funeral. When she reached Bastien Salt, she took her place at the altar and bowed her head silently, surrendering to the moment. I wanted to rush to her and have her explain why I wasn't standing there next to her.

Polonius entered, wearing a ceremonial military uniform with a triumphant smirk on his face.

I jerked awake, my body covered in sweat. I had no idea where I was as I looked around frantically, not recognizing the room. As my breathing stabilized and my mind cleared, I remembered I was in the Crypt Claw castle. I’d had a nightmare, but it wasn't far from the truth. If things progressed without change, the day would come when Aria would become Polonius’s bride.

I put on my jacket that had the spelled piece of fruit and my ring in its pocket. I put it on, and suddenly transformed into a man with dirty blond hair and a nondescript face.

I left my quarters. Since it was early in the morning, only a few soldiers were on the march. I didn't look at them, acting like I knew where I was heading. No one seemed to take notice of me.

As I was searching through the halls, I finally saw Cheyenne. I knew he wouldn't recognize me in my disguise, so I discreetly took off the ring I was wearing and slipped it back into my pocket.

“There you are,” Cheyenne whispered, sounding exasperated. “I’ve been looking everywhere. You weren’t in your room, and I haven’t found any sign of Amadeus. Polonius must have him trapped somewhere.”

“I don’t doubt it,” I said, moving us off into a niche in the wall near a heavy wooden door.

“While I didn't find Amadeus, I did find a

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