The council chamber was quiet as everyone's eyes were on Lucian.
Even though the elders had a say in the matter, he had the final say.
Lucian swallowed hard.
Everyone in the room, including Damien expected his response.
For war to be declared on the Driania Kingdom.
But no one expected his verdict.
Lucian rose, and everyone rose with him.
He cleared his throat and said;
" For the meantime, war will not be declared ".
Lucian walked out ad mist the murmurs and whispers.
Even Damien was surprised.
The Driania Kingdom was a kingdom of witches.
Most of which were women.
And their ruler was a powerful Witch.
The most powerful witch the world has ever known.
But she died many centuries ago, and she didn't give birth before she died, so her bloodline ended with her.
However, things were more complicated in the Cinder crest Kingdom, things were more complicated.
Skyler and Kylie sat face to face in her cave.
Kylie I really don't know what to think anymore, you have been sleeping with a vampire prince.
Skyler said her voice breaking in pain.
She swallowed hard and continued.
" Kylie and that's not the real problem here, he is a Moravian prince".
Haven't you heard the rumors about him?
Everyone in the whole world knows about the Great King Lucian and his son's.
But Adrian?
Have you heard the rumors about him?
Kylie nodded.
" Listen, those are just rumors ".
Adrian is nothing like that.
But if you think it's a bad idea to be with him, I will stay away from him for now to prove you wrong.
Kylie reached out and pulled Skyler close after caressing her blonde hair.
Meanwhile, Adrian and Luke were somewhere else in the woods.
Can you hear them?
Luke asked, he knows Adrian can hear from miles away.
Adrian frowned.
" I am not going to listen to her conversation, Kylie deserves her privacy ".
Luke nodded.
What do you think they are talking about?
Adrian shrugged.
" I don't know, but I sincerely hope their relationship isn't ruined because of me ".
Luke nodded again, but he noticed something he had never seen in Adrian before.
Concern.
Adrian stopped caring about people a long time ago.
But now?
He seemed to care about her feelings.
Footsteps echoed from a distance.
Adrian caught her scent and he teleported to her.
In a second, he was in front of her.
Skyler coughed awkwardly and excused herself.
Adrian and Kylie stood looking at each for seconds.
They both had a lot to say, but neither could bring themselves to say it.
Kylie felt her palms sweating, as she looked into his blue eyes.
After deliberating for a while, she spoke up.
" I think we should umm....we should.....
She bit her lips to hold back the tears that were threatening to fall.
Adrian held her cheeks.
His gaze softened as he looked at her.
" Hey just say it, I will understand ".
She nodded.
" I think we should lay off for now ".
Adrian nodded.
I understand.
Kylie sniffled.
" It wasn't my choice, it's just that Skyler is my only blood relative and I just can't bear to hurt her feelings ".
Adrian chuckled.
I know, I understand that she is your responsibility.
And trust me, this is not the end of our story.
She nodded and hugged him.
Moreover, meters away.
Luke stood at the side of the lake with Skyler.
They had been watching Adrian and Kylie the whole time.
Do you think they will be able to find their way back to each other?
Luke asked without turning.
Skyler turned to him briefly, and then to Kylie and Adrian, who were both wrapped in each other's arms.
" Hopefully, not".
Because that relationship will only bring pain to them.
Luke nodded in agreement.
Kylie and Adrian pulled out reluctantly.
They only just met, but saying goodbye was harder than they imagined.
The bond between them was something even they couldn't understand.
However, in Morvayne Palace.
Lucian walked into his chambers and dismissed all the guards.
He approached his chair in shaky steps.
Everyone in the kingdom was still in awe because of his decision.
But no one knew the real reason behind his decision.
Only a few trusted old men in the Kingdom knew about the story between King Lucian and the great Matriarch of the Driania Kingdom.