Ikhulu namashumi amane nanhlanu (145)

*This continues on from where the previous chapter left off… causally reuniting a pride with their presumed-to-be dead prince that took an afternoon dip down a waterfall and never returned. Typical Tuesday diner party*

"My office. Now!" the King demanded, and everything went silent as his deep voice pounded on the table. Maleek smiled at his entourage and then at Nikola, who tensed up at the King's commanding voice, before following Junaid into his office obediently. 

Nikola moved to join them, but Riley was quick to grab her arm. 

"What the actual Fuck, Nikola?" she asked in a breathless voice. Her eyes were burning Amber, but she did not look enraged. There was a vacancy in her face that petrified Nikola for a moment. It was Melissa who brought the pair out of their trance. 

"Is that really your brother?" she asked, her purple eyes shimmering with unshed tears. Somehow had also made his way beside her in all of the chaos.