The Law was mine.
The Crestwood POWER had settled, the Vayne Heritage surged, and the resulting Crownspice was the air in the chamber. But all that power, all that sovereignty, meant nothing until the final, sacred act of Alpha Law was fulfilled: the absolute, undeniable claim on his mate and the heirs. I was kneeling by Elias; his hand still pressed against the furious certainty of my heart. The immense silver-gold light of our merged power receded slightly, creating a soft, intimate glow around the furs.
Niko understood instantly, a creature of Law and command, knew when the Law demanded intimacy over war, and he gave a quick, respectful nod, her eyes fixed on the entrance.
"Your Majesty," Niko murmured, her voice lowered to a respectful whisper. "The perimeter is stable. Karth is holding the watch, and I will secure the outer seal and resume monitoring the Nexus from the antechamber. "
