Chapter 223 - Ramin's Reign Begins

Ramin lay peacefully next to Jasmine, observing the gentle rise and fall of her chest as the light of the dawn crept through the curtains. Under the moon's watchful eye, their relationship had evolved from that of wolf and mate to that of husband and wife, bonded not only by spirit but also by law and long-standing customs. Ramin reached over and gave Jasmine a soft kiss on the forehead as she stirred a little. She smiled and shifted beneath the covers, mumbling something in her sleep. Ramin couldn't resist laughing as well, his heart beating with a mixture of duty and affection. Today, there was a lot to do. It was time to apply his own power to his father's legacy because the kingdom of Arcanis had changed while he was away. He got dressed, picked up the papers that had been left on his table, and slid out of bed. His eyes grew gloomy as he went through the papers. His father had been devising a scheme to give the Shahan lords land grants in order to increase their power through