“Carene had always been a safe haven.” Gol spoke of the once peaceful yet powerful kingdom that had fallen unexpectedly. In a matter of hours to be exact. Despite the heaviness of his words, he smiled. It was the first time I’d seen him do that in the absence of my mate. The pain was evident on the edges, but it was a smile regardless. “The noble house of Alde was it's proud protector. Under Alde’s watch, Carene had known peace, abundance.”
I’d learned of Alde. The famed warrior house of Carene as early as I had began my own military training.The house of Alde, descendants of noble warriors and protectors of the royal house. It was a task they prided themselves in generation after generation and with good reason. They were perfect at it. Some even believed that the moon goddess together w
