All Chapters of Claimed by the Lycan King: Chapter 71 - Chapter 77

The great hall buzzed with quiet conversation as the descendants gathered for the first time. Eleven strangers sat in a loose circle, their faces a mixture of curiosity, apprehension, and barely concealed fear. They had come from all corners of the kingdom, leaving behind their homes and families to answer a call they did not fully understand.Kai stood at the center of the circle, Darius at his side, Elias and Aric positioned near the doors. The weight of the moment pressed down on him, but he drew strength from the familiar warmth of his mate's presence and the steady pulse of the soul bond that connected them."Thank you all for coming," Kai began, his voice carrying through the hall. "I know this is not easy. Many of you have left behind everything you know. Some of you did not even know you carried this power until we found you. But I need you to understand something. You are not here by accident. You are here because you are the heirs of the ancient bloodlines, the ones who seal

The final weeks of Kai's pregnancy were filled with a quiet, joyful anticipation. The palace hummed with preparations, the nursemaids readying the nursery with soft blankets and delicate toys. Aric and Elias could barely contain their excitement, their young voices filling the corridors with questions and laughter.Kai moved through his days with a sense of peace he had not felt in years. The darkness had been pushed back. The seal was strong. His family was whole. And soon, there would be a new addition to their circle, a daughter who would bring even more light into their lives.Darius was with him every moment, his hand never far from Kai's belly, his golden eyes filled with wonder. He spoke to the baby every night, his deep voice rumbling softly against Kai's skin."You are going to be so loved," Darius whispered one evening, his lips pressed to Kai's belly. "Your brothers are already planning all the things they are going to teach you. Your mother is the strongest person I know,

Lyra was six months old when the healer noticed something unusual. Kai had brought her for a routine check-up, wanting to ensure that his daughter was growing and developing as she should. The healer, a kind-faced woman who had served the royal family for years, examined the baby with careful hands and a thoughtful expression."Luna Kai," the healer said slowly, her brow furrowed. "I want to be honest with you. There is something different about Lyra. Her energy... it is not quite like other babies I have examined."Kai felt a chill run down his spine. "What do you mean? Is she ill?"The healer shook her head quickly. "No, no. She is not ill. She is healthy and strong. But there is a... a presence about her. A depth. It is as if she is already aware of things that most children do not understand until they are much older."Kai looked down at Lyra, who was lying on the examination table, her honey-brown eyes fixed on the healer with an intensity that seemed almost adult. The baby reach

The temple stood before them, ancient and magnificent, its walls carved from the very heart of the mountain. The golden light that emanated from its surface pulsed gently, as if the structure itself was alive and breathing. Kai felt the warmth of it wash over him, chasing away the cold that had settled in his bones during the long journey.Elias stepped forward first, his golden eyes wide with wonder. "I can feel it, Mama. The old magic. It is everywhere. In the stones. In the air. In the ground beneath our feet. It has been waiting for us."Lyra stirred in Kai's arms, her honey-brown eyes fixed on the temple with an intensity that seemed far beyond her months. She reached out her small hand, as if trying to touch the light that pulsed from the ancient walls."She knows," Kai said softly. "She can feel it too."Darius placed a hand on his shoulder. "Then let us go inside. Let us see what this place has to show us."They walked toward the entrance, a massive archway carved with symbols