THE FINAL RITUAL(R-18)

Xaden now turned back to the crowd.

"Sorry to keep you waiting." He said. "But from what you could now tell. I had other urgent matters at hand."

Then he turned to the King. "Or do you have something to say? Whether he is your blood relation or not, the due course must be taken as it's the law. Isn't it?"

All their eyes turned to the King, who was seen as angry.

There was nothing he could do about what had just transpired. It was the ultimate judgment.

"Of course." The King said.

Xaden's eyes twinkled, and his delicate cheekbones turned in the direction of the high priestess.

"I believe it's time for the halo festival." He said. "I do not wish to make any more delays."

She bowed. "You shall come with me, my lord."

And together, they went away out to the planes of the castle grounds.

All the other Alphas and gammas stood present as he was led towards a massive and flat stone.