Chapter 173 - The Lady Shahan

Lady Shahan left her sleeping husband, Kian, in their bedchamber and walked quietly through the palace hallways, a small grin on her lips. That night, she had employed every technique of magic and seduction, and her touch had left him shaking and out of breath. She was one of the strongest Marine witches, adept at seduction and control, but she was aware of his attraction to men. A mere preference would not stop her from binding Kian to her in ways he couldn’t resist. She grabbed her cloak, slid into the darkness, and made her way through the twisting hallways and out into the chilly night. As she moved through the woods, quiet hung thick in the air. The strength of the neighboring lake called to her as she inhaled, feeling the forest's pulse in her veins. The water served as both her haven and her source of strength as a Marine witch. There, she used old magic that was connected to the sea's tides and the earth's depths. As she drew closer, her bare feet digging into the sog