Mated to the Alpha: Sold to the King novel Chapter 109

Chapter 109: 0109

Lorelei POV

Guests?

He came back with guests?

Well, that was definitely something new.

Did I even want to see him right now?

Not really.

My head was still a complete mess, and my chest hadn’t stopped aching since everything Maya had told me.

Before I could answer, Skye beat me to it.

"Who are the guests, Isaac?"

By then, Maya had already slipped out of the room and disappeared down the hallway.

Isaac straightened his posture, his expression turning serious.

"The royal witches’ coven."

Hearing that, a soft gasp escaped Skye as her eyes widened in surprise.

I glanced at her, raising a brow.

Was this the same coven she had mentioned to me before?

Despite everything weighing on my mind, my curiosity immediately flared.

"Okay," I finally said, turning back to Isaac.

Skye shot me a look that practically screamed, Are you sure about this?

I understood her concern, but I wasn’t planning to stay long. I just wanted a quick look at these legendary witches everyone seemed to talk about before retreating straight back to the safety of my room, so I gave her a small, reassuring nod.

Realizing she wasn’t going to change my mind, she sighed and forced a reluctant smile.

Thankfully, I didn’t need to change since I was already dressed.

With Isaac leading the way, Skye and I followed him through the long hallways toward the grand staircase.

However, my steps slowed the moment we reached the landing overlooking the foyer.

From where we stood, we had a perfect bird’s eye view of the estate’s main entrance.

The enormous double doors stood wide open, while rows of guards and maids lined both sides of the foyer in flawless formation, waiting in complete silence.

"How important are these people?" I whispered to Skye, leaning closer.

From our position on the landing, we were completely hidden from anyone standing below.

It was the perfect place to watch everything unfold without having to come face to face with Kaelen.

"Very important," Skye whispered back, her eyes glued to the entrance. "They’re royals. Just not for werewolves. They rule over the witches and wizards. They’re from the Kingdom of N’zari, the most powerful witch kingdom in existence. Most people don’t even know it exists."

"Don’t know it exists?" I muttered, my brows knitting together. "What do you mean?"

"You can’t enter their kingdom unless you’ve been personally invited," Skye explained in a low voice. "Their magic keeps it completely hidden from the outside world. You could walk right through the place where it’s supposed to be and see nothing but an ordinary forest. Without their permission, you’ll never find it."

"Why, though?" I asked, shifting slightly to get a better view. "Why do they need to stay hidden if they’re that powerful?"

"Because power doesn’t always mean invincible," Isaac answered quietly, never taking his eyes off the entrance below.

"Werewolves have overwhelming physical strength, incredible healing abilities, and the advantage of numbers. Vampires possess unmatched speed, heightened senses, and mind control. Demons are nearly immortal and command destructive elemental powers. But witches..." He paused for a moment before continuing. "Witches rely almost entirely on magic. And magic can be bound, suppressed, or drained. Strip a witch of their magic, and they’re as vulnerable as any ordinary human. If their enemies ever discovered where the Kingdom of N’zari was hidden, they could wipe out an entire bloodline in a single night."

A chill crawled down my spine.

"So they hide," I murmured.

"They hide," Skye confirmed with a nod. "And they’ve been doing it for centuries. That’s why this visit is such a big deal. The royal family of N’zari almost never leaves their kingdom."

"If it’s that big of a deal, then why are they here?" I asked, watching as every maid and guard below lowered their heads in perfect unison.

A group of dark-skinned, broad-shouldered men dressed in dark ceremonial tunics stepped through the grand entrance first, moving with disciplined precision.

"From what I’ve heard," Isaac said quietly, "the Alpha King is trying to form an alliance between the empire and the Kingdom of N’zari. Something involving mutual protection, trade, and the sharing of resources."

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