When he reached the council hall, the council elders were waiting for his arrival.

Carson walked towards him, bowing down slowly, he smiled at the king, his smile was genuine, filled with assurance, he understood the phase the king was passing through.

"What is it, why that smile."

Blade asked, staring at his second in command. He wasn't fond of receiving smiles unless the one that his mate gave him all the time, gawd, how he missed her smile.

Quickly he waved his head, he was thinking about her again.

"Just a welcoming gesture my lord, may I present you to the council."

Carson said, leading the king to his...