Chapter 166: Spying on others like a rat?*
"We will take care of her." Rail remarked.
She nodded, and together they walked in silence. When they reached the entrance, Rail caught sight of his Alpha and quietly retreated, leaving Luna Queen to her husband.
The greenhouse stood like an ancient temple, giving off the same aura, stone-framed, its aisles guarded by chiseled animals, its pillars carved with age-old symbols of strength and bloom. It was far more serene than the King’s usual nature, yet this was his sanctuary. Here, he nurtured life with the same hands that wielded death.
Ren’s lips parted slightly in awe, but then her gaze locked onto Kai.
Gods, he looked devastating. Tall, regal in his formal wear, the brooding weight of war and power still clinging to his frame, but his eyes, softened when they found her.
Before she could speak, he was there, pulling her in, hands on her waist, drawing her to him like she was the only air in the world he needed to breathe. His mouth met hers with fierce longing, and the kiss stole her breath and every lingering doubt. Her fingers twisted in his collar as he deepened it, and the air grew thick with the heat between them.
She melted into him, her heart thudding against her chest. After everything, the games, the politics, the silent storms, they found one quiet moment of truth in each other’s arms.
"I missed you," she whispered against his lips.
His reply was a promise, spoken in touch, not words.