Chapter 2. The Peace

Mia stood at the entrance of the palace with her heart racing at the return of her mate, Alpha King Xavier Ainsworth. She had heard the carriage for not very long and then caught the faint scent of the alpha king in the palace estate, and she immediately abandoned her studies at the in-built office and raced out to see him.

It’s been three moons since he left with Edward for the kingdom of Klean, and it felt almost like three decades. He had put her in charge of his affairs, and so she acted in his place for three moons.

Robb Ainsworth and Alpha Koz Lupe had been by her side, just as the alpha King instructed. They aided her and were close counsel, and with their help, she ruled effectively, just as Xavier would.

How does one survive three months of ruling without their mates by their side? She barely did. Yes, outside her chamber, she carried out the task and responsibilities placed before her, but on the inside, she was crumbling and barely holding on.

She