The air around the castle felt heavy, laden with tension. Anyone could tell that the peace inside and outside the palace was just a facade.
In reality, war was brewing. People were plotting to usurp the throne. The council members coveted the power of the King. Since Kai wasn't within the realm, they thought it wise to overthrow Mika.
Unfortunately, the person at the forefront of this scheme was Magdalene. The woman was selfish. If she could give up on one child for power, she could overthrow another for the same reason.
Mika only got to understand this truth after he confronted her. Ever since he discovered the truth, his mother made it a point to oppose everything he stood for.
It didn't help that his supposed mate and her parents got together with his mother to cause chaos. Everyone now knows that he abandoned his mate.
