The atmosphere in the Midnight Castle dining hall was thick with tension. The long, ornate table was set with extravagant silverware and polished crystal goblets, but the silence was suffocating. No one spoke, and even the sound of cutlery scraping against plates was barely audible. King Kai Midnight sat at the head of the table, his broad shoulders tense and his jaw clenched as he glanced discreetly at his mate and queen, Elena, seated beside him.
Elena’s fury was palpable, radiating from her in waves. She had not said a word to him throughout the entire meal, her lips pressed into a tight line. Her usually warm, glowing eyes were filled with cold anger, directed squarely at her mate. Kai knew why she was upset, but there was nothing he could do about it. They had argued earlier in priv
