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Bride Of The Shadowed Alpha

Chapter 9 A Palace Of Secrets (2)

Word Count: 1648    |    Released on: 06/06/2025

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she tried to push the frustration aside, it clung to her like a shadow. After finishing the last bite, she rose quietly, her footsteps echoing in the

golden light over the sprawling castle. Nyxoria was already out, her spirited mare

her way. Penelope was known for her mischief, and no one wanted to be caught in her path. Despite t

rful legs back in a perfectly aimed kick that narrowly missed his shield. Another gua

e younger guards that had joined newly ex

replied, shaking his head. "She's as stubborn as he

, her laughter ringing out as the wind whipped through her hair. For her, this was freedom, a moment where

ar-panic, dodging Penelope's antics and muttering about whose

Nyxoria pulled Penelope to a halt, the horse snorting in protest as they turned to fac

d, feigning innocence as she dismount

ething important last night

ying to recall. "Oh," she said, drawing the word out dramatic

stance radiating disapproval. "Don't play games with me, Ny

irk. "Oh, that? I thought you were joki

r humor. "This is no small matter, Nyxoria. The fact that the Emperor hasn't come h

he straightened, brushing a stray lock of hair from her face. "Do you r

er of respect, and power. He rules with an iron fist, Nyxoria. Those who defy him

round as she considered his words. She hated

ly, her voice quiet bu

one softening. "You're doing

d. Penelope snorted softly, as if understanding her sign

meeting with the Emperor. She quickly shed her riding clothes and stepped into the adjoini

selected a pair of sleek, dark brown l

yet comfortable fabric. The tunic was sleeveless, allowing her free

dagger sheath on one side. She completed the look with bracers on her wrists, intri

erfect for both riding and combat. She tied her hair back into a loose braid, l

rce and regal-a warrior ready to face whatever came her way. "Let's see if the Emperor i

was wearing a beautiful purple gown and her pink hair w

asa looked radiant in her flowing purple gown, her long pink hair cascading over her shoulders

Nasa said, her voice dripping with mock

you're always so predictable," she

trapped to Nyxoria's side. "Must you carry the da

replied simply, with n

gant prance, her coat gleaming in the sunlight. Nyxoria mounte

a dramatic roll of her eyes. With a nudge to Penelope, she rod

ck him. His eyes widened, and he muttered under his breat

ned to a nearby guard and

, and took off after Nyxoria and P

o the throne room, the silence between th

n, her tone casual but

, though his focus

aid last night," Nasa continued, glanc

at did

g for me," she said, her voice quieter n

his brows furrowing as he consid

confirmed, her ton

ke that," he admitted. "But what I meant is this: you're a princess, Nasaria. Everything you have-your title, your

rbed his words. She looked straight ahead, her expression unreada

d for a moment longer, staring at the ornate doors. Without another word, Nasa turned to leave, her thoughts swirling like a storm

read across his face as he watched his daughter push the

nt of darkness, a shadow passing over them that betrayed deeper thoughts. The smile remained, but it seemed a

rstand everything one day, my dear," he murmured, his voice low and laced with something unspoken. The f

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1 Chapter 1 The Council's Verdict2 Chapter 2 The Emperor's Arrival (1)3 Chapter 3 The Emperor's Arrival (2)4 Chapter 4 Blood Ties And Bitter Rivalries5 Chapter 5 The Scent Of Power6 Chapter 6 Forbidden Desire7 Chapter 7 A Reluctant Submission8 Chapter 8 A Palace Of Secrets9 Chapter 9 A Palace Of Secrets (2)10 Chapter 10 The Emperor's Gate11 Chapter 11 Ecstasy Of Revenge12 Chapter 12 Ecstasy Of Revenge (2)13 Chapter 13 The King's Secret14 Chapter 14 The Nightweaver's Message15 Chapter 15 A Gathering Of Rulers16 Chapter 16 A Web Of Deceit17 Chapter 17 Nyxoria18 Chapter 18 Tharros Story19 Chapter 19 Tharros Story (2)20 Chapter 20 The Bloodfogers21 Chapter 21 The Bloodfogers (2)22 Chapter 22 The Bloodfogers (3)23 Chapter 23 Tafi's Promise24 Chapter 24 Tafi's Promise (2)25 Chapter 25 A Dance Of Swords26 Chapter 26 His Prisoner27 Chapter 27 Tharros Realization28 Chapter 28 Tharros Realization (2)29 Chapter 29 The King's Anger30 Chapter 30 The King's Anger (2)31 Chapter 31 Nyxoria's Game32 Chapter 32 Nyxoria's Game (2)33 Chapter 33 His Promise34 Chapter 34 Mary's Arrival35 Chapter 35 Vyrelen's Investigation36 Chapter 36 Sheba's Jealousy37 Chapter 37 Dika38 Chapter 38 Dika (2)39 Chapter 39 Vyrelen Rules40 Chapter 40 Vyrelen Rules (2)41 Chapter 41 The Queen Wolf Dragon42 Chapter 42 The Queen Wolf Dragon (2)43 Chapter 43 The Queen Wolf Dragon (3)44 Chapter 44 The Priestess Visit45 Chapter 45 The Priestess Visit (2)46 Chapter 46 The Priestess Visit (3)47 Chapter 47 Dramatic Nyxoria48 Chapter 48 Her Hunch49 Chapter 49 Daisy50 Chapter 50 Dika And Nyxoria51 Chapter 51 Tharros Apology52 Chapter 52 His Tales53 Chapter 53 His Tales (2)54 Chapter 54 Mary's Confession55 Chapter 55 Mary's Confession (2)56 Chapter 56 Shadows Of Desire57 Chapter 57 Oberon Challenge58 Chapter 58 Lady Bana's Warning59 Chapter 59 Song Of Shadows60 Chapter 60 Merging Her Soul61 Chapter 61 Noah62 Chapter 62 Possession In The Dark63 Chapter 63 The Emperor's Possession64 Chapter 64 Blood Shadows And Confessions65 Chapter 65 When Shadows Laugh At Fire66 Chapter 66 A Traitor's Bargain67 Chapter 67 A Visit To Daisy68 Chapter 68 Shadows See All69 Chapter 69 Shadows See All (2)70 Chapter 70 Secrets In the Shadows71 Chapter 71 Nyxoria's Choice72 Chapter 72 Unveiling Fefe73 Chapter 73 Fefe's Fall74 Chapter 74 Thousand Years To Love You75 Chapter 75 The Night Before Ashland76 Chapter 76 The Fight for Her Hand Begins77 Chapter 77 The Fight for Her Hand Begins (2)78 Chapter 78 The Fight for Her Hand Begins (3)79 Chapter 79 The Fight for Her Hand Begins (4)80 Chapter 80 The Nightweaver's Dance81 Chapter 81 Love in the Shadow of Blood82 Chapter 82 Mine from the Beginning83 Chapter 83 A Friend Worth Fighting For84 Chapter 84 Daisy, the Unbroken85 Chapter 85 Queen Ashani86 Chapter 86 Cracked Shell, Shattered Truths87 Chapter 87 A Dance Upon Fate's Blade88 Chapter 88 Mark Of Obsidian89 Chapter 89 Before She Returns90 Chapter 90 A Heart Torn in Two91 Chapter 91 Possession and Promise92 Chapter 92 Between Love and Escape93 Chapter 93 Between Love and Escape (2)94 Chapter 94 Ashes and Echoes95 Chapter 95 In Another Life, Dika96 Chapter 96 The Emperor's True Name97 Chapter 97 Myrrak98 Chapter 98 Blood and Distrust99 Chapter 99 The Sleeping Plot100 Chapter 100 Born in the Dark