The Alpha's Temptation

When Eltanin walked out of the bedchamber, he made sure that over twenty Draka soldiers were guarding the corridor that led to her chamber. There was complete mayhem. He had to find Rigel and Lerna, Fafnir and Tabit who had insisted on coming with him. But first he had to find Biham and Kinshra. He wasn't even sure if Biham had survived.

Eltanin was hurrying down a corridor when he chanced upon General Balfour. "Where is the king?" he asked, halting the General. "How is he?"

Balfour looked panicky. "Come with me," he said in a shaky voice. "I will brief you on the way." He resumed his way to the bedchamber where Biham and Kinshra were.

When he didn't speak, Eltanin goaded him. "Tell me about him!" He was hoping against hope that Biham was alive.

"He is no more..." Balfour said as a shudder passed through his body. "Lady Kinshra has gone into deep depression. She isn't leaving his side. Flora is there looking after them, but she is saying that Lady Kinshra will probably not even be able to make a week. She has gotten into a trauma."

Eltanin paled. He stabbed his fingers in his hair as he hurried to their room. He now contemplated what effect it would have on Tania's health condition. And he wondered if he should tell her about Kinshra. "Where are King Rigel and Queen Lerna?"

"They are in the adjacent bedchamber. Queen Lerna is waiting for Queen Lusitania to tell the news about her brother!"

Eltanin clenched his jaws. He would deliver the news personally to Lerna. The girl had been too traumatized in her young age, and perhaps the death of Felis would bring her much awaited satisfaction.

They both rushed to the chamber where the king was. As he walked, he saw many soldiers lying dead and amongst them were the Nyxers and those from Pegasii. He had to take control of the whole situation soon because he didn't know if Tania would be able to do anything. She was numb from the pain of her father's death already. Shoving the kingdom's responsibility was going to be too much for her.

When they reached the corridor that led to the King's chamber, Eltanin said authoritatively, "I want you to go and check out on all the soldiers. There are way too many casualties. I am sure that the battle with the Nyxers is over."

"It is over because most of the Nyxers have fled back to Hydra," Balfour informed. "But they have done some heavy damage to the kingdom of Pegsaii. Who would have thought that they would attack the palace?"

"I know!" Eltanin gritted his teeth. "Make sure that the whole palace is clear of the corpses of the fallen soldiers and also make sure that each one of them gets a proper funeral."

"When will you hold King Biham's funeral?" Balfour asked as another shudder passed through him. "What will happen to all of us now? We have to do Queen Lusitania's coronation as soon as possible!"

If Tania was going to become the queen of Pegasii, Eltanin was sure that she would have to remain in this kingdom and take care of it. That would mean that she would stay away from him. History would repeat. Just like what happened to his parents. He was not going to agree to that arrangement. "We will see!" he said harshly. He was never going to leave Tania. "Right now, you have to focus on getting peace back in the capital. It will take a long time, but don't worry, my soldiers are here for all of you."

Balfour bowed to Eltanin and then left in a rush. He knew that with the help of the King of Draka, things would become better than expected.

Eltanin walked to the chamber where Biham was. He ordered another twenty soldiers to stand in the corridor that led to his chamber. As soon as he entered the room, he saw that Kinshra was lying beside Biham's body. His body was lying over a rug with blood scattered all over and covered in a white cloth. Kinshra was only looking at him and muttering incomprehensible words. One of her wings had cocooned her mate in a protective embrace.

"She is speaking fae language," Flora said in a very sad voice. "I am afraid that Lady Kinshra is not going to make it for more than a week if she stays like this. She has refused food and water."

Eltanin's eyes filled with tears. It was hard to see her like this. She was so wise and poised that seeing her in a miserable condition like this wasn't a nice sight. "Can I go to her?" he asked.

Flora shook her head. "She has created a magic seal all around her and him. No one can break the seal except the king of Vilinski, King Ian. And that too will have consequences. But you can talk to her." Flora wiped a tear with her finger. "But she is not responsive."

Eltanin took a deep breath in. Seeing her condition, he was sure that she wouldn't be able to take over the reins of the kingdom. Now he was doubly worried. He wished his parents were there with him to take care of Tania's parents while he was able to look after Pegasii. Nonetheless, he opened his mind link and sent a message to Fafnir. "Contact my mother and father and call them to Pegasii from Stourin."

"Yes, Your Highness," Fafnir replied back immediately. "Tabit is right here with me. Should I send her to the queen?"

Eltanin was aware that Tania was a good friend of Tabit and Lerna. Perhaps the three are going to be a better company together. "Yes, that would be wonderful. Also ask Queen Lerna if she would like to be with Tania. And see if King Rigel can join me."

"I will!"

Eltanin's mind was running wildly as to what he should do with a kingdom like Pegasii. Just like what Balfour said, the kingdom needed a ruler. Lusitania?

Lord Krail entered the room. "Eltanin!"

Eltanin turned around to face him. "Lord Krail."

"There is something very urgent I wanted to discuss with you," he said, glancing at his daughter.