Chapter 99: In Search of the Dungeon

**Piper**

After the events at the royal court, the king and queen didn't invite us to dine with them again - not that I was complaining. I wasn't sure I'd be able to hold my tongue if the king said something I disagreed with, and if I did that, I'd have to listen to Peyton lecture me.

Prince Gregory continued to cycle through us for various dates, but at this point, we were all just going through the motions. Not even the prince seemed as excited as he had been when we first arrived. Everyone was on edge, and with the Royal Coven Ball only days away, tensions were reaching nuclear levels.

Isach hadn't returned, not that he had any reason to. Though he would be here for the ball - he had to be to accept the induction to the royal court. Upon completion of the ceremony, all six of the royal covens would stand united at the castle entrance to welcome the entire magical community. It would be our first official act to reunite the covens.