The palace comes in view and a bridge awaits, the light brown stone that goes over the river, one current and filled with fishes. I looked down to the crystal clear water as we crossed. I have never been this happy to be back on the palace ground.
 The car parked directly at the castle gate and we both came out. We walked into the palace with two maids behind us, holding our bags. Elijah stopped and looked at me.
 &quot;I have a meeting and it would take me a couple of hours before it's over&quot; He muttered, pointing with his thumb finger behind him at the large door. With my heightened sense, I listened closely and I could hear the voices of people, Alphas chatting among themselves behind the closed door.
 &quot;Okay,&quot; I said and Elijah quickly swooped in for a quick kiss. I smiled a

I curled up on my bed, watching as the rain rolled down the window. I was numb, just staring. I had just witnessed my mates' death, the image of his headless body as it hits the floor and his dead eyes staring at me. A knock brought me out of my thoughts and sluggishly, I got up to open it.
 &quot;Good evening Lady Celeste, the King has sent me to escort you to his chamber&quot; A guard said.
 Why the hell would I need to be escorted to a room just a few feets away from mine? Nevertheless, I followed the guard in my pajamas as he led me to his room.
 I stood outside Elijah's chamber and the guard bowed before leaving me standing there. I took in a deep breath before pushing the door open. Elijah was seated on his bed, shirtless might I add. A glass of wine in hand as he watched me come closer

Groaning, I turned to my left but immediately held my head from the pain that pieced it like a thousand niddles.
 &quot;Fuck!&quot; I groaned, closing my eyes tightly but it hurts. Everything hurts.
 &quot;Celeste?&quot; A female voice called. I tried opening my eyes but as I did, I closed it from the glaring light of the yellow bulb hanging from the ceiling.
 I tried a few times before my eyesight adjusted to the light and surroundings.
 I was surrounded by three people, Hilda, Elijah and a woman with black hair who looks quite familiar.
 &quot;What happened?&quot; I asked, looking at them as I saw the sorrow and relief on their faces.
 They all looked at each other, contemplating if they should answer or not.
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The palace comes in view and a bridge awaits, the light brown stone that goes over the river, one current and filled with fishes. I looked down to the crystal clear water as we crossed. I have never been this happy to be back on the palace ground.
 The car parked directly at the castle gate and we both came out. We walked into the palace with two maids behind us, holding our bags. Elijah stopped and looked at me.
 &quot;I have a meeting and it would take me a couple of hours before it's over&quot; He muttered, pointing with his thumb finger behind him at the large door. With my heightened sense, I listened closely and I could hear the voices of people, Alphas chatting among themselves behind the closed door.
 &quot;Okay,&quot; I said and Elijah quickly swooped in for a quick kiss. I smiled at him then bit my lips gently as he gave me a smirk.
 &quot;See you soon&q

Chapter 14