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Emilia Jae
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May 18 - May 19, 2025
Callius. Now if anyone rubbed me the wrong way, it was my wife’s personal guard, who also ran our sea fleet. Something had always been off about him, but he was appointed by her father, and she had always seemed comfortable around him, so I never brought it up in discussion.
They are definitely banging
She said she wouldn't need a healer on site and that she could handle this all on her own—I was such a gods-damn fool. I had left not even thirty minutes ago. Not but a half hour and she was gone. She died alone and was probably terrified, and I had failed her. I had failed her as a lover, a partner…and, and a mate. My mate was gone.
Is this guy dumb??
“Well, thank the gods for the queen, then,” Kellan retorted. He removed his arm from my shoulder and walked towards his ship that was anchored in the sea beyond the battlefield. “I will see you back in Isla,” he announced without looking back.
Boooo he sucks
As my hips rocked painfully side to side to the beat of my horse’s steps, I couldn’t help but think about the king. Over the last few months, my father’s health had been declining. Healers couldn't figure out what was wrong with him, and all he could describe was that his insides felt as if they were charred.
For sure being poisoned by the queen
“We can talk in your chambers later,” I said to him in a hushed tone. “First, I must report to the queen.” "Ah, yes," he said, as he wrapped an arm around my shoulder, and his other around Avery's. "Let's go, my favorite, beautiful ladies. You too, sons."
Why wouldnt the king be the one to need the information?
“Have you spoken with Captain Adler?” he asked. I turned around to see his smirk had widened. I would love to smack it off of his face. “Not that it is any of your business, but I have not seen Kellan yet, no.” He was no longer smirking. It had turned into a full-on feral grin. “Have a nice day, Miss Solus,” he said as he tucked his arms behind his back and walked away.
Hes either cheating or in the dungeons
“I was raised to never need help. I can handle myself,” I shot at him over my shoulder, offended he would think I couldn’t handle this on my own.
Hell heah girl
He started wiping his own tears with a finger. “Enough of this talk. I'm sorry to have brought this up. I just wanted you to be aware of how I felt regarding the ascension of the throne...what is new with you? Are there any adventures to report back on?” he asked.
He's spineless and naive...
I smiled up at him. “What would I do without you?” He patted my shoulder lightly. “You’ll never have to know, Lia.”
Ominious. Either hes going to die, her dad will die, or both
He tried to hide his smile. “That she did…you know, a few months ago she started coming here to share a glass of wine at night. When it began, it was around once a week. Recently it’s been almost nightly. I would like to think that she is finally trying to put the past behind us.” “Interesting,” I whispered. That must’ve been why she was in here a few moments ago, but something about all of that didn’t sit right with me.
Everyone is dense. OBVIOUSLY the queen is poinsoning him with wine
“Yes?” he asked, his voice nearly cracking with anticipation. “Will you stay here with me tonight?” He looked just as surprised as I felt about the invitation that came out of my mouth. “If you try anything, I will stick my dagger into your gut, but I would feel better knowing you're guarding my back.” The sorrow behind his eyes slowly faded. “I would be honored,” he responded, as he gently shut the door behind himself and made his way toward me.
Get a grip hes playing you!!!
As I slipped quietly from the sheets, Lia stirred slightly before turning towards the wall. I pulled on my shirt and boots and left the room on silent feet.
He did it on purpose im calling it
He handed me a mug of ale and clinked our two cups together. “To the foolish females of the world.” “To climbing the ladder,” I replied, right before I sent the entire drink to the back of my throat.
I cant wAIT till he dies
That was…impressive. I would give her that. I watched her stand from the male’s lap. He gave her ass a smack as she made her move away from him, and she seemingly laughed it off as she swatted at him.
Okay im losing respect for her ? I thought she was a badass...why is Kellan still around girl??
My eyes narrowed in on his leg. “Wait a second! How are you walking around on that leg? Humans don't heal quickly like that. At least, that is what is mentioned in our texts regarding your race.”
Theres something about the dialogue that annoys me..
He took another large step forward and his body was so close to mine now that our chests were nearly touching. I could feel his breath on my nose as he leaned over me. “Is it respect you want, Elianna?” he asked, his tone alluring and wicked.
I KNOW yalls breath wreaks
“What is that?” he asked sternly. Confused by his question, I looked around, but when I saw nothing, I cocked my head to the side as my eyes met his. “Who did that to you.” His tone seeped with rage.
Theres just too many cliches in this... Theres no build up.
“Oh yeah, there’s many of them, hidden right between the walls. I don’t even think the king and queen know of them all. Some lead straight to personal chambers, others to the library or the dungeons, and some even go beyond the castle gates. I spent much of my childhood exploring them.” I knew I was likely sharing too much with him, but at this point, my fate had been sealed with that damning kiss.
Youre revealing too much. Hes gonna use this
female I met only days ago? It felt right in the moment, and it still felt right now. If only Zaela and Gage could see me now.
They are obviously not dead
Lia’s eyes met mine, and judging by the way she was staring at me, I knew this concerned one of the secrets of Velyra she planned to never discuss, but I needed to know. “Tell us, Solus,” I demanded.
ew? Big tough guy act is gross
The queen cackled once more. “You see, my dear, I could accept a few unknown bastard children lying around the city, but not one he loved. Not one he wanted. And most certainly not one who could take claim to the throne.
This was all so obvious... Is this supposed to be a shock?
Kai, do you know what the blood of a dragon or wyvern will do to flesh once exposed?”
i knew it was the wyvern too because he was complaining about the burning. Again, predictable
“Is that why you hate healers? Because Father was fucking one behind your back? I applaud your pettiness.” He let out a sharp laugh, but before he could finish, the queen stormed over and smacked him across his face—the sound echoed through the chambers.
the dialogue is just weird??
“You say that as if I haven’t dealt with it in the woods the last few days,” she said with a laugh. The three of us
Btw...why were they in the woods?? Just by coincidence?? Stupid
giggled at his antics. There’s no doubt in my mind to where if the circumstances were different, Gage and I would be very good friends.
Say it to us again. I havent heard this yet
“Our room is right up the last flight of stairs. It's the loft,” Jace said as he guided the way.
Let me guess. ONE bed.
As my eyes focused on the room, I noticed at the same time he did that there was only one bed.
Surprise surprise. Im shocked.
allowing my tongue to slip inside and explore. His scent of arousal enveloped me as he let out a rough moan of approval, and broke off the kiss, using his tongue to slip down the center of my throat and body until it found my exposed nipple.
Heres the thing. This is lazy writing. This author is execting you to understand what a fae is from other authors writing. There was barely any development of skills of the fae...she can smell emotions? When was that mentioned?
I smiled back at him and nodded. That was all he needed before he ripped my pants down my legs completely and I felt his hardness enter me as he once again claimed my mouth.
HUH??
I nodded at the crone to continue. “And when the moment comes that the enemy weeps, a stranger of kin shall forge the way for the one who was promised.”
This was so convieniently timed...dumb.
“Please save your words, Prince. Unless it is by order, I do not wish to hear them.”
Like why is he mad??
Tonight the queen is to send Elianna off on yet another hunt to end the mortals, only she is sending her with a crew full of males that lack the respect she deserves.
Hes gonna reveal that like Kai isnt blood or some shit. Or the lia is the true heir
Even the king. In order for this to work, we need as few people as possible involved. Also, you were right about Kellan. All my love,
Ohhhh lets just reveal EVERYTHING in a letter that could easily be intercepted. This book sucks
couldn’t catch my breath. Everything was crashing down around me. Had Lukas' letter somehow been intercepted by someone else? What the fuck was going on?
Obviously idiot
out of the way as I heard the arrow whoosh by my cheek. That was rude.
Her constantly saying that is so annoying.
“Please, Kellan, just let him go!” Lia shouted through tears. “You have me. You got what you came for. Just let him go. You can do whatever you want to me. Just please do this one thing.”
Yeah super strong fmc...my ass!!!
This couldn’t be possible. The only way you could feel another’s pain…their true pain, physical and emotional, was if you’re their…mate.
Ohhhhh are we shocked??????? NO WERE NOT
My dagger, the only thing I had left of my father, whose soul had left this realm and I never knew. My favorite weapon, my most treasured gift and reminder of who I truly was, gone. Destroyed out of spite in only a second of time.
I just feel like the king will still be alive because of how dumb this book is
“See you later, gorgeous,” he said as he walked away from the barred iron door. The promise of more punishments to come hidden beneath the surface of his tone.
I know the wyvern will save her and shell escape
“This next part will be our little secret. I need to tell you something else about your king, something Kellan wasn't even made aware of.” Kai's tone was venomous. “You see, Mother couldn’t have you in the king's ear any longer regarding ending the war. So she was forced to take matters into her own hands.” He couldn’t be suggesting what I thought he was… “Just three drops in his nightly wine. That’s all it took to bring down a king completely undetected.” “You lie!” I shouted, even though I knew within my soul that he spoke the truth. The queen had killed the king. My favorite person in the
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He just came out and told her??
