Chapter 215 - Lurking in the Shadows

The Arcanis palace was alive with activity as guards and employees rushed through its magnificent halls, preparing elaborately for two celebrations: the new Alpha's coronation and his marriage to his chosen mate, Queen Jasmine. The air smelled of fresh herbs and polished wood, flowers in rich shades of crimson and gold adorned tables and windows, and banners with the royal insignia were strung from tall pillars. Every attendant and servant understood the significance of the occasion, the coming back of the long-lost prince, the legitimate heir who would bring Arcanis back to its former splendor. Standing alone in his own quarters, Ramin took in the ambience of a room that had previously been his father's. He traced the grain of wood he had once known so well as his fingers moved over his father's desk. He was taken back to the countless times he and his brothers had sat around this identical table, debating kingdom-related topics as their father watched them intently. During a di