Kyera read the letter twice, once in the true forrest tongue then translated so she could search for nuances in the writing . Everything matched Mally, and no one else knew of their fall out . The letter was authentic, judging by the hidden message and speech pattern . Her heart wrenched for the Empress dowager having to become Empress again . Kyera didn't notice as he approached her, his arms wrapping around her waist, gently resting his palms above and below her little cub . She didn't even flinch, knowing instantly who that tender touch came from . She looked back at him and smiled gently, lowering the letter .
His eyebrows were softly furrowed as he noticed the odd script on the page . He couldn't even begin to decipher what it meant . His eyes set the question, and she seemed to understand . Kyera sighed and he kissed her forehead .
"Mally has written . Your grandmother wouldn't tolerate your father changing Empresses . She is now the lady Empress until the heir games are complete . Apparently they broke a Phoenix Law . " Kyera offered hoping he could make better sense of this than she had . His eyes darkened and a sense of darkness began to seep from him . Bloodlust, clear as day that Kyera's own aura deflected from her body so not to affect the baby in her womb .
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"That woman has broken Phoenix Law since I was young . It doesn't surprise me that the Empress Dowager didn't tolerate her becoming mother of the nation . However, Grandmother will need some sort of support . " His expression was complicated and torn . It was obvious where his concerns radiated from as his hand passed over her stomach, gently caressing the child within as the bloodlust disappeared . His warm loving aura soothed away the pressure of his anger and resentment, replaced by his love and concern for his family .
"We should go back . I can protect myself, the baby, and Raina . You can assist the Empress . My guard will back me an the children and Alexi and my forest family hidden in the palace guard . There will be nothing to worry about . " Kyera reminded him of just how strong her backing was . He smiled softly with a chuckle .
"You are a brilliant woman, my little wife . " He praised kissing her cheek lovingly . Kyera chuckled softly and looked back at him .
"Thank you, love but it's mainly the fact that my people have my back . " Kyera replied, the feeling of warmth and security embracing her . Clovis frowned .
"Will they accept the cub?" He asked rubbing the baby gently . Kyera raised a brow looking back at him curiously .
"Why wouldn't they accept my baby sibling?" Little Raina asked, standing by the door in her pajamas . She looked confused, her hair wet and falling around her shoulders, the night gown light and flowy around her little form . Kyera walked forward and chuckled at her daughter .
"Your Daddy thinks that Mommy's people will be upset that I'm having your Daddy's baby . " Kyera explained gently, running her fingers through Raina's hair . It was a little knotted, so she took the child to the corner vanity and had her sit down . Clovis was a little nervous, not sure how to explain racism to his daughter . Kyera seemed ready for this though .
"Oh, why?" Raina asked as she sat down . Kyera took the brush and began brushing the child's hair .
"Because Daddys grandfather didn't like my kind much . You know how I turn into a tiger, and your teacher turns into a wolf?" Kyera asked wondering if they had ever talked about this openly before . She quickly realized they had not .
"Yes . " Raina affirmed still waiting as Kyera began braiding the long strands .
"Well there are alot of… well a group of us like that out there . We are called shifters . Me, Darius, and Lazren being the main ones you have been aware of that you have met . There was also Lady Mally, and Your Grandmother's Tigress . " Kyera explained patiently . Raina seemed to consider and process this new information .
"Are the Shifters are not good…" Raina offered seeming a touch worked up . The child was warring with years of teaching as well as the things Kyera had said in the past . Kyera sighed .
Chapter end
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