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Ezra sat on the couch in the living room of their suite, Red perched on the armrest beside him while Olivia reclined on the sofa across from them.

It had been a day since Olivia had woken up and while she'd been insisting that she was fine, Ezra didn't even let her leave his sight. He'd rather have himself waste away protecting her than have her die before the new life growing in her belly is brought into the world.

He had to admit that since he'd heard that the child would be a son, he'd been going through possible names. He can't have his kid bearing names that just won't cut it.

"What are you thinking about?" Red broke the silence between them, staring at Ezra's face with a smile.

"It must have shown on my face, huh?" Ezra chuckled.

"Of course." Red laughed. "That smile is what I call your 'baby' smile. You only use it when you're thinking about our newcomer."

"Well, you caught me." Ezra admitted. "I was actually thinking about—"

He paused.

While his attention had mostly been focused on the suite, he had been attentive enough to feel the presence approaching through his Aura.

"What's going on?" Red asked, catching the way he had subtly come alert.

"She's coming." Ezra said quietly, his blindfolded face tilting slightly as he directed his attention toward the hall beyond their suite. "Akiko."

Red and Olivia exchanged a glance, before Red crossed her arms. "What do you think she wants?" She asked.

"We'll find out soon enough." Ezra replied, leaning back against the cushions. "Just be ready."

A few seconds later, there was a knock on their door.

Ezra stood up and walked towards the door. He opened it to reveal Princess Akiko, standing there looking like a goddess sent down to earth.

She was dressed in a way that highlighted her petite frame and made the word 'princess' the first thing that came to mind if someone saw her. With her aura of gentle authority, all she needed was a tiara to complete the image.

She smiled at Ezra but it wasn't any smile she'd given before. This one was more… reserved. "Good evening." She said in a light but formal tone.

"Princess." Ezra frowned at the change as he greeted her. A second later, after verifying that it was okay, he stepped aside to let her in.

Akiko entered gracefully, her eyes scanning the room briefly before settling on Olivia, who was still seated on the sofa.

Her expression softened, but she didn't even try or make any move to approach. She didn't need any ability to know that Ezra wouldn't even let her get within six feet of his wife.

"How are you feeling, Lady Olivia?" She asked in concern.

"Better." Olivia replied, sitting up a little straighter. "Thank you."

Akiko nodded. "Good. What happened to you was unacceptable, and I assure you, it will never happen again. I've taken measures to ensure the security of this estate is impenetrable. You have my word."

Olivia inclined her head slightly. "That means a great deal, Princess. Thank you."

Akiko turned her attention to Ezra, her expression shifting back to the neutrality she'd displayed when he had first answered the door.

"I'm not here just to check on your wife, though that is part of it." She said. "I have good news to share."

Ezra raised an eyebrow, motioning for her to continue.

"You," Akiko said, her smile becoming a bit less formal and a bit more warm, "have been officially accepted as a prince of the Nightmare Court."

Red's eyes widened, and Olivia's hand flew to her mouth in surprise as shocked silence filled the room.

"From this moment onward, Ezra Matten, you are no longer an outsider. You are one of us, a member of Monarchy royalty."

Ezra exhaled, feeling a weight lift from his shoulders. For the first time in months, he was receiving news that he'd been hoping for.

"You'll be given lands to govern and in those lands, people to rule." Akiko continued. "A place to call your own, where your coven can settle and thrive. There will, of course, be responsibilities that come with your new position, but we'll discuss those in detail later."

Ezra inclined his head, his voice filled with gratitude. "Thank you, Princess."

Akiko smiled at him. "You've earned it, brother. The Monarchy sees your value, even if it took some convincing. Use this opportunity wisely."

"Congratulations to you all. I wish you well." With that, she turned and left the suite.

For a moment, there was silence. Then Red let out a low whistle, her lips curving into a grin. "Prince of the Nightmare Court. Has a nice ring to it, doesn't it?"

Olivia laughed softly, the sound light and filled with relief. "It does. I can't believe it's finally happening." Discover more stories at empire

Ezra smiled faintly, his shoulders relaxing as he sat back down. "After everything we've been through… we've finally made it."

Red nodded, her expression softening as she looked at Olivia. "You okay?"

Olivia reached out, taking Red's hand and squeezing it gently. "I'm more than okay. For the first time in months, I feel like we can breathe. Like we're safe."

Ezra leaned forward, resting his elbows on his knees. "This is it." He said quietly. "No more running. No more looking over our shoulders. We have a home now. A future."

"Damn right we do." Red said with a wide grin, showing teeth. "And we'll make the most of it."

The three of them sat together, and it felt like coming home after a long journey.

For six long months, they had been fugitives, constantly on the move, their every moment filled with uncertainty. But now, they had finally gotten their rightful place in the Monarchy.

"To the Matten coven." Ezra said, raising an imaginary glass.

Olivia and Red smiled, mirroring the gesture.

"To the Matten coven." They echoed, their voices filled with hope.

"So, Prince Ezra Matten, what do you think your lands will be like? A countryside estate? A coastal fortress? Maybe even a castle?" Red joked.

Ezra chuckled, shaking his head. "I'd settle for a stable roof and enough space for us to build something lasting. A place where we can finally rest and live."

"Well, whatever it is, it'll be ours." Olivia added, her voice soft "We'll make it a home."

And so, the Matten coven rejoiced, unaware of the approach of an Elder.