Brewing Storm - Chapter 186

Bottomless black eyes held bright violet ones.

As Versailles stared into her mate’s obsidian black eyes, her heart pounded in her ears and her soul trembled.

In her mind, she seemed to hear his voice. Tender, soft, and imploring, she seemed to hear him ask her to let him see her smile to the end of time…

Subconsciously, she opened her mouth.

“Yes, I’ll let you see my smile because, until the end of time, I’ll only smile for you.”

Ramose closed his eyes and held his mate to anchor himself. Her consent was expected.

But the sudden rush of overwhelming emotions that followed it was unexpected.

‘If she had refused, then what would’ve become of me?’

Ramose couldn’t even imagine.

His mate’s one answer had the power to shatter him and mend him.

For a beast of the Nar realm, it was too deadly and dangerous to give such immense power over oneself to another beast.

However, Ramose didn’t care.

Since 18 years ago, when she’d selflessly protected him, his life was no longer his own.

In his mind and heart, his life belonged to his mate.

As such, she could do whatever she wanted with it.

Even if that meant shattering him.

He buried his head in her fragrant fire-kissed hair and kissed her cheek. “Light, thank you…”

She gave him the right to love her to his heart’s content.

For that, he would make her feel the most fortunate female in the entire seven realms.

“Come, let your mate entertain you to a good show.”

“Um!” Versailles obediently nodded.

Holding his mate close, the Werewolf King made his way to the Crystalline Palace.

“Did you hear? There’s another black wolf in the Underworld Palace.”

“Another black wolf? Isn’t King Ramose the only black wolf of the Werewolf Clan? Where did another black wolf come from?”

“It’s said it was never seen in the Underworld Palace before. However, since it can enter the Underworld Palace on its own, it’s definitely a member of the Werewolf Clan.”

“Then the Werewolf King’s throne…”

Du Na’s narrowed as she listened to the female beasts.

Since her clash with the Serpentine Queen, she’d realized just how lowly her status was. Neither a bedmate of the Wolf King nor a servant of an important member of the Werewolf Clan, yet she behaved pridefully and arrogantly without knowing her place.

Because of the praises and compliments she’d been receiving from the other female beasts, she forgot her status as a slave. Her heart sprouted an unrealistic dream. She thought her beauty was strong enough to earn her a place in the Wolf King’s heart and make her a decision-maker of the Crimson Palace.

However, her eyes opened to reality before she lost her life.

Now instead of ostentatiously seeking out to compete with others and getting in the Serpentine Queen’s eyes, she decided to lay low and search for a chance to strike.

“Is this my chance?”

With the appearance of another alpha, her options were no longer as limited.

She could seek out the alpha and become his bedmate. Then she could assist him in secret to become the Werewolf King of the Underworld Palace.

Or while the Crimson Palace was in disorder, she could seek out the Gold Blood and make a deal with her.

“Either way, I’ll find a chance to shift into a vulture and shred that serpentine into strips! That kick, I’ll return it to her ten-fold.”

Clenching her fist, the Yulan fixed her sinister sight in the direction of the Purple-Radiance Palace.

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“What did you say? There’s another black wolf in the Underworld Palace?” Master Ouyang pushed out of his seat and hollered at the male beast.

“Yes, Master Ouyang. The black wolf was led by the Betas to the Crystalline Hall.” The beast nervously swallowed, hoping the brown wolf wouldn’t feel tempted to strangle him.

“Da**! What the Nar is going on in the Underworld Palace lately?” Things that shouldn’t be happening happened, and black wolves that shouldn’t exist were popping out of nowhere.

If this wasn’t the beginning of chaos, then Master Ouyang didn’t know what was.

“All this started only when the serpentine appeared. Most definitely, she’s an ominous beast!” He hissed through clenched teeth.

Lifting his head back up, he focused his sight back on the trembling slave. “How about the Werewolf King? Where is he?”

He was worried the Wolf King would be hit severely by the unexpected turn of events.

“He…he’s heading to the Crystalline Hall.” The Crystalline Hall? To meet with the other alpha?

Master Ouyang turned and dashed towards the Crimson Palace.

“Ramose, stay calm and don’t make any reckless mistakes.” This matter concerned the future of the Werewolf Clan.

Without knowing much about the new black wolf, it would unwise to take action. Especially if the elders of the Ruling Wolf Pack were present.

With a pounding heart and hurried steps, Master Ouyang arrived at the Crimson Palace. Taking a deep breath, he fixed his appearance and collected his composer.

But just as he lifted his foot to pass the threshold, a delicate voice called out to him from behind.

“Master Ouyang, you’re finally here.”

The Master Wolf turned and stared in shock. “Luciana? Why are you standing outside?”

“Master Ouyang, did you forget? The serpentine banned me from entering the Crimson Palace. But after hearing the news of a black wolf’s appearance, I couldn’t stop myself. I…I’m worried about the Werewolf King.” Luciana smiled bitterly and lowered her head.

“That da** serpentine! It’s only after she appeared that signs of chaos began to show in the Underworld Palace. Luciana, come with me. I want to see if she dares to kick you out in my presence.”

“But Master Ouyang, the Werewolf King…”

“I’ll handle Ramose. You just follow me.”

“Yes..”

The Master Wolf turned and aggressively entered the Crimson Palace.

After the incident last time, Master Ouyang didn’t feel as carefree in the palace as he usually did. His aura was more restrained and his manners were that of a guest. As he passed the various slaves and servants, strange looks appeared in their eyes.

“Was that Master Ouyang?”

“Yes, that was. You noticed he didn’t enter in his wolf form as well, didn’t you?”

The gazes of the beasts turned even more strange after they saw Luciana docilely following behind him. The two beasts that usually paraded like owners of the palace, were now as meek as flame bugs before fire lizards.

“The winds of the Underworld Palace are truly changing.”

“Let them change if they want to change. As long as we don’t get caught up in it, then everything’s good.”

The beasts exchanged another glance and sighed. Without another word, they turned and went back to their tasks.

They were only irrelevant creatures. For the rest of the Underworld Palace, their lives held little to no value. As such, they needed to look out for themselves and stir clear of trouble.

When Ramose appeared at the Crystalline Hall with Versailles, the Betas stood on the left of his throne while the Ruling Wolf Pack stood on the right.

Upon seeing his figure, the leading wolves of the Underworld Palace solemnly turned towards him and bowed in greeting.

“Werewolf King!”

Before they straightened their posture, they caught sight of Versailles standing beside Ramose. The room fell in a brief, awkward silence. The wolves exchanged confused glances, wondering what the serpentine was doing at such an important meeting of the Werewolf Clan.

But the King’s Pack immediately snapped back to their senses and bowed down in greeting.

“Serpentine Queen!”

With the King’s Pack taking the lead, though still confused, the Ruling Wolf Pack didn’t dare to remain behind.

“Serpentine Queen.”

Ramose’s gaze swept over the gathered wolves. The confusion and reluctance in the Ruling Wolf Pack’s eyes didn’t escape his notice.

Heh…it seems they still look down on my mate.

Not one to stand for any disregard or disrespect towards his mate, Ramose didn’t immediately enter the Crystalline Hall. He remained standing by the door, raising another wave of confusion and bafflement among the wolves.

“What’s wrong with King Ramose? Why isn’t he proceeding to his seat?”

“Maybe he doesn’t want to open the alpha’s topic. The black wolf has as much a claim to the throne as he does. If I was in his place, I’ll probably feel the same.”

“Heh…at this time, the Werewolf King must be panicking.”

Scornful and ridiculing, the voices of the whispering wolves held no trace of respect for the Wolf King. Though the Ruling Wolf Pack should ordinarily be as loyal to the reigning Werewolf King as the Betas, their heart towards King Ramose had already thawed.

And with the appearance of the other alpha, they felt more empowered and steadfast in their position.

In this strange silence, a line of male servants streamed into the Crystalline Hall carrying a flame throne. Under the curious gazes of the wolves, they set the flame throne right next to the black throne of the Werewolf King.

Then they drew back, turned, and left the hall.

“This is…” What was going on now?

Why was another throne being placed in the Crystalline Palace? Was King Ramose planning to sit the new alpha next to him?

As they pondered over this, they thought that the Werewolf King was truly the Werewolf King. Even a new alpha, he was willing to sit next to him and share the seat of power before finding out his true identity.

They sighed in amazement and turned their attention back to the Wolf King.

Under their unwavering gaze, Ramose pulled Versailles and headed towards the two thrones. As they passed the Ruling Wolf Pack and King’s Pack, the expressions of amazements froze and turned to confusion.

Then before their eyes, the Werewolf King of the Underworld Palace held his mate’s hand and led her to the flame throne.

The moment Versailles sat on the throne, the wolves’ expressions fell and darkened.

What the Nar!?

King Ramose didn’t prepare the flame throne for the new alpha, but for his mate!?

“King Ramose, what’s the meaning of this?” Always the first one to step out, Elder Saros roared out the question in the hearts of the Ruling Wolf Pack.

“It’s exactly what it seems. From today on, my mate, the Queen of the Underworld Palace, will accompany me for every clan meeting.”

“What!?”

“The serpentine will attend the Werewolf Clan’s meeting?”

“How is that possible? In the entire history of the Werewolf Clan, no mate of the Kings had ever attended the clan meetings!”

The Ruling Wolf Pack felt as if their King had finally lost his mind. They were certain he was no longer the same King Ramose. Because the Wolf King standing in front of them felt nothing like the wolf they knew.

This wolf brought a female, one not of the Werewolf Clan, to the Crystalline Hall.

What’s more, he set a throne for her in the hall meant to discuss the private affairs of the Werewolf Clan.

Ramose sneered and swept his sight over the anxious wolves.

“Why are you getting so worked up? The Kings of the past didn’t bring their mates to the Crystalline Hall because they didn’t feel what I’m feeling. They didn’t feel their mates were worthy and capable enough to sit beside them. But I do.”

“But King Ramose, a fe…”

“Enough! From this day, no one will refer to my mate as a female. You’ll either address her as Queen of the Underworld Palace or Serpentine Queen. This matter is settled. The Queen of the Underworld Palace will accompany the King of the Underworld Palace in the Crystalline Hall to handle the clan affairs!”

Elder Saros looked at the Werewolf King with a thoughtful expression.

At this moment, his rage had already died down and his head cleared.

As he heard the Werewolf King’s words, in his heart, he couldn’t help but feel relieved.

King Umair, I’m not helping Alpha Kulimo to the throne.. It’s King Ramose who’s too disappointing to follow.