Kaji Warriors: Shifting Strength by Kelly A Nix

Author:Kelly A Nix [Nix, Kelly A]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Ignited Publishing LLC
Published: 2020-06-10T05:00:00+00:00

Chapter 24

“Why are we doing this?” Atae whines as she follows Jeqi down the hall toward the throne room. “I look ridiculous.”

Atae tugs at the royal garb that hugs her small frame. A deep gray with red trim and black embroidery, the bodysuit is the most extravagant outfit Atae’s ever worn. The only thing she likes about the ensemble is the coin-sized medallion pinned to one shoulder with a decorative chain. One side of the coin boasts the Sula Academy logo, and the other brandishes the Ru-Kai crest.

When the servants fastened the medallion to her garb, Atae was amazed by the intricate artwork and its similarity to the palace walls. The winged battle beast of the crest is fierce and protective, and the sword and shield of the logo are bittersweet. The medallion is the perfect symbol for her past and future training, and she hopes to keep it after the pledging ceremony.

“You should be honored to wear the royal garb,” Jeqi says. Her tail sways behind her.

“I am honored. This outfit just isn’t me. It’s too fancy. I’m going to fall on my face.”

“Probably.”

As they reach the main entrance to the throne room, Jeqi smiles and greets the guards stationed on either side of the door. The two younglings step inside and stop at the head of a white staircase with stone railing. The mid-day stars, Solis and Cerule, shine through the giant glass wall, casting a beautiful gleam across the walls depicting the Ru-Kai’s ascension to power. The high ceilings add to the elegance of the throne room. Atae leans against the white railing while both hybrids admire the splendid architecture. Recovering quicker than Atae, Jeqi tugs on her packmate to ascend the grand staircase and into the central area of the hall, where the royal guests gather. Someone with a pretentious voice announces Atae and Jeqi’s arrival with their names and status as the queen’s protégées. To Atae’s horror, everyone waiting in the busy throne room pauses to glance at the new arrivals.

Nervous, Atae misses a step and stumbles into Jeqi. The blonde stops short of tumbling down the remaining steps by grabbing the banister with one hand and reaching to steady Atae with the other. A loud chuckle cascades through the crowd before everyone returns to their conversations. Once on the main floor, Jeqi glares at Atae with fury and rosy-cheeked embarrassment. Without saying a word, the Setunn storms off, leaving Atae alone in a sea of royal guests.

“Don’t worry. We all stumble the first time,” a deep, melodious voice says behind Atae. She swivels to greet the unfamiliar voice and freezes at the sight of the young male. His chocolate skin is smooth against his chiseled cheeks and strong chin, and his thick, white hair sways above his shoulders. Still, it’s the young purebred’s intense, silver gaze that captures Atae. His dark lips curve into a polite smile, and something inside Atae’s chest flutters.

Colorful eyes indicate an impure Kajian bloodline, as does a male with chromatic hair.

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