70. Without a Queen there is no King.

For the first time in his life, Rhydian sat on the large leather armchair behind the Alphas desk. Edith and Mordecai took places in front of him, leaving the old, worn-out couch for Luna. They sat in silence, each stuck in thoughts. Rhydian appeared way too calm, making Mordecai worried- an emotionless King is dangerous, but one with a missing mate might take upon duties of the death.

"Son," Lord