Chapter 27. The Act of Rebellion

“I was at the temple,” Xavier spoke as Mia stepped into the throne room after being summoned.

Being summoned meant getting reprimanded. That didn’t always happen, not yet. She knew her role and played it out well. She stayed polite and graceful every time she stepped out of her room. And despite wanting to choke the air out of her husband, the alpha king, just for breathing around her most times, she didn’t. She had kept her heart in check and remained in control, even though it seemed impossible. Edward would want her to.

These past few days had been peaceful between them, but she didn’t forget what he did to Edward.

She didn’t know why she was summoned, but it wasn’t for what she had done. He had also dismissed his guards, so whatever he wanted to talk about was between the two of them. She debated what it was about.

“The alpha of alphas has awakened for over a week now, but he will return to the state of reasoning later today. I know him well and I know th