Chapter 74

• After making sure that his parents were well attended to, Calhoun headed off into the lower level of his Castle, where Elena's room was. He still couldn't believe that her friend was a Balaksa, a being known for its supreme power. His father hadn't told him much more than what other people knew of them, that they were bloody, fearless creatures their first ancestor spoilt enormously. They were almost also accorded the same respect given to their ancestors themselves. He was sure to ask his father more about them when he woke up. No doubt that he would have more to say.
• As he walked the halls down to his lover's room, he couldn't stop the bout of excitement that sprung in him of the powerful ally he now had. All thanks to his lover. He had a lot of work to do. So many of the ministers by his side had been killed. Even if Elion was able to bring people from the dead, he wasn't sure she could do that much number. He didn't want to risk it. He was buried within his thoughts of improving security, fishing out those who worked with the traitors, upping his army's power, when he finally arrived at the door to his lover's room.
• He placed a knock on it. He was the king and could enter any time he liked, but he had decency. The door opened, revealing the face of his lover. She was tired yet alert, and it seemed like she had just found out a lot.