Valinteena

In a world left with scars from a great war, the humans rejoice in their victory, but also weep at the cost. Unaware of the blind hatred that led to the slaughter, an entire race was nearly erased from the face of their lands. They believed they had wiped the shifters from the face of the planet, little did they know very few lived on in the very forests they visited, and in the villages they traded with. Forced into hiding, the shifters built a new clan, and lived by the old rules, hiding from humanity. 

Kyera Shade of the Moon is a Shapeshifter who takes the form of a White tigress with silver stripes. Alone in the world, and carrying the weight of her clan on her shoulders, she attempts to uphold the law she was born to, and protect the remaining of her kind. Her heart decimated by the deaths of her brothers and the absence of her mother, she finds herself caught in a net and unable to break free. In her moment of desperation, a hand reaches out and catches her. A man who threatens to steal her heart away, but can she learn to forgive herself? Can she find love and salvation in another's arms after the betrayals of so many? 

Clovis of the Dancing Rain is the fourth Prince of the Forest Kingdom. He is a clever man, but had no wish to be king. Perfectly happy to raise is Daughter in peace now that his young wife had passed. There was darkness and secrets in his past, but there was no place for revenge in his future. Not until they took it too far. Pushing his bottom line a need to take the crown lit in his heart. However, he needed one thing more than anything else... the right woman by his side. As if the answer to a prayer, a woman appeared. Beautiful and trustworthy who loved his daughter as much as he did, if not more. Yet her heart was broken, her world surrounded by secrets and shadows, perhaps she was best left alone. However, would he be able to live without her?

The Tiger Within

"Emperor, I believe there was a mistake in her words, or at least it had best have been." Mordakai spoke with a clear threat in his words, not bothering to veil it. The Emperor heard it and raised his brow trying to puzzle through. 


"As I have told you, Queen I believe you misunderstood me. Kyera is my Bride, but she was never a member of the harem." Clovis tried to bail his father out by correcting her. Mordakai however glared at him as well. Mordrin noticed his father's searing gaze and  stepped down from the thrones they had been talking at and walked down slowly. He came to stand beside Lady Kyera and smiled at Kira. 


"Queen Kira, let me introduce you to My Lady Kyera of the Shade Veil. She is a noble diplomat of my land." Mordrin Spoke smoothly and rather kindly despite his own frustration. His father smiled slightly, proud of his son. "I would appreciate it if you did not make such a mistake again, or I would take it as a personal offense." 


There was a certain amount of tension then. Feya and the maids also realized this might be more tricky than they had ever expected and alot more dangerous. No one had realized the Gypsy Princess wasn't Kyera's only title. "Nice to meet you, Queen Kira." Kyera replied out of kindness, trying to smooth over this misunderstanding. 


"This does not change the reason for our meeting. Diplomat of Shadow Veil or not she has committed an act of cruelty and ruthlessness that can NOT be tolerated within the royal family." Queen Kira replied, feeling snubbed by the two Princes and This Emperor how dare they speak in such a way to her! Inside her heart was searing with anger but on the outside she seemed as though she was the victim instead of just reporting it. Her expression was so pained and indignant that the Emperor was inclined to believe her.


"Princess Kyera, what happened to cause you to be violent?" Mordekai asked seeming a bit curious. He knew she had it in her, but he was also well aware she didn't behave that way without provocation. 


"Emperor Mordakai, all due respect but this should be handled by the family. It is, afterall a family matter." Feya tried to speak up, but Alexi frowned looking back at Clovis who also sighed deeply. He raised his hands as if it was not his problem. 


"Was I late for the wedding?" Mordakai replied shortly. "And for that matter, I was speaking to Kyera. Not you, First Princess." He pointed out raising a questioning eyebrow at  the Emperor. 


"No, you were not. We simply already consider Kyera one of our family. There would be no reason to air such situations so publicly." Queen Kira attempted to sooth the Foreign Emperor's anger. However, that did not appear to be possible. 


"Kira is correct, Kyera is like one of our own. I am sure this is just a misunderstanding." The Emperor assured him sitting back on the throne. Mordakai raised a brow, considering this for a moment before nodding. 


"I see, but being as she is still my concern till the wedding, I will ask to be present during this hearing to find who is at fault." Mordakai replied  taking a step off the offensive but there was a tone to his voice that was very very clear there would be no argument. Though the Emperor was strong and proud, he knew better than to tempt Mordakai's anger. 


"I believe that is understandable. Shall we discuss what brought you all to me today?" He asked noticing Clovis and Alexi his eyebrow raised this was going to be complicated if the brothers were standing side by side.


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