Chapter 98. The Face-off

Alpha king keiran.

In the quiet aftermath of our intimate moments, I sat beside Evelyn, watching the rhythmic rise and fall of her chest as she slept. The dim glow of the cave painted soft shadows across her peaceful face, her beautiful expression a soothing balm to my weary soul. The healing touch of her love had worked wonders on my battered body, causing most of my wounds to heal quickly and the toxins that has been put into my body already flushed out and as I gazed at her, I knew that I had to fulfill my duty and reclaim my kingdom from the clutches of Callahan.

As the first light of dawn crept through the entrance, casting a delicate glow upon her, she stirred from her slumber. Her eyes, adjusting to the waking world, met mine with a mixture of vulnerability and understanding. It was the perfect moment, and yet, the hardest one.

"Kieran..." She murmured softly, reaching out to hold my hands, her body still unclad and so inviting. I forced myself to stare at her face, a small smi