CHAPTER FIFTY-SEVENMy MateTears streamed down Blair's face as she was forcefully escorted by the guards, her voice choked with sobs and desperation. She pleaded with them, her voice cracking as she tried to explain her innocence."I didn't do anything! It was Nora's plan! She tried to kill the king, not me!" Blair cried out, her words filled with anguish and despair. But her pleas fell on deaf ears, as the guards remained unmoved and resolute.“Take her away and give her the punishment she deserves!” Alisha barked orders at the guards.Blair’s voice grew louder, her cries echoing through the palace halls, desperately hoping someone would hear her and come to her rescue. "Please, listen to me! I am not the one! Nora framed me!" she shouted, her voice filled with desperation.But the guards remained relentless, dragging her through the corridors with no regard for her protests. The palace walls seemed to close in on her, and the lack of support from anyone only heightened her feelings
CHAPTER FIFTY-EIGHTWhere Is My Mate?“Blair is my mate and there is nothing anyone can do about that.” He shouted. “She is my mate!”Ashier's declaration echoed in the room, his voice filled with determination and conviction. He proclaimed that Blair was his mate, and no one had the power to alter or hinder that undeniable bond. His words resonated with a sense of defiance, refusing to be swayed by external influences or opinions.“She is my mate, and I need to see her now. Where is she?” He asked again.Alisha's reaction was immediate as she sprang up from her seated position and marched towards the window. Anger simmered within her, frustrated that Ashier didn't grasp the gravity of the situation she was trying to convey. She felt a growing fear that if the truth about Blair, a mere human, being Ashier's true mate were to become known to the pack, it could lead to their questioning of his authority and potentially jeopardize the stability of the kingdom.Standing by the window, gaz
CHAPTER FIFTY-NINEKill The KingBlair stood in the cell, her body frozen in place as the thorns surrounded her from every direction. Every turn she made only revealed more thorns, leaving her trapped and unable to find a way out. Panic threatened to consume her, but she fought to remain composed, desperately clinging to the hope that help would arrive.Prayers escaped her lips in hushed whispers, as she sought solace in the belief that someone, somewhere, would hear her plea. She prayed for Ashier's safety, hoping with all her might that he would be shielded from harm and that Nora's malicious intentions would be thwarted.In the midst of her own turmoil, Blair couldn't help but replay the events that led her to this moment. Regret crept into her thoughts, wondering if she should have let Nora go unpunished, if she should have kept her knowledge hidden. Perhaps then she wouldn't find herself trapped in this unforgiving cell.Head hung low, her spirit weighed heavy with the realizatio
CHAPTER SIXTYSaved Once AgainAshier stood at the door, his heart pounding in his chest as he witnessed the horrifying scene unfolding before his eyes. The thorns continued their relentless advance, closing in on Blair with each passing moment. He felt a surge of fear wash over him, threatening to consume him entirely. Losing Blair was a thought he couldn't bear to entertain, and the sight of her shouting and screaming for help only intensified his desperation.His mind was clouded, his thoughts racing as he grappled with the overwhelming fear of losing the woman he loved. In that moment, he was paralyzed by the weight of his powerlessness. Ashier's eyes fixated on Blair, his gaze filled with anguish and helplessness. He yearned to rush to her side, to protect her from the impending danger, but his body refused to respond to his desperate pleas.As he stood there, his body trembling in sync with Blair's cries, he found himself trapped in a vortex of confusion and panic. The gravity o
CHAPTER SIXTY-ONEUnbreakable Bond 1With Blair's unconscious form nestled in his arms, Ashier could feel his heart pounding against his chest as if it were trying to break free. The weight of the situation pressed down on him, and he felt a sense of overwhelming vulnerability. It was as if his own life was intertwined with Blair's, and any harm that befell her would be his own undoing.His legs and hands trembled as he stood there, caught between the urgency to act and the fear of making a wrong move. His mind raced, searching for a solution, desperately praying that nothing would go wrong and that Blair would be safe.As Ashier turned towards the door, hope flickered within him, only to be dampened by the arrival of Alisha. She stood in front of him, her expression resolute yet filled with concern. She shook her head, her voice filled with caution, telling him not to take another step.Confusion and frustration washed over Ashier. He couldn't bear the thought of staying still, paral
CHAPTER SIXTY-TWOUnbreakable Bond 2As Blair stirred from her slumber, her eyes fluttered open to meet Ashier's worried gaze. Without hesitation, she reached out and embraced him tightly, seeking solace in his comforting presence. Her voice trembled with a mix of relief and vulnerability as she whispered, "Promise me, Ashier. Promise me you'll never leave me all alone again."Ashier's heart swelled with love and understanding as he met Blair's gaze. He nodded gently, his eyes filled with sincerity and determination. "I promise, Blair," he whispered back, his voice unwavering. "I will never leave you all alone again. We'll face whatever comes together."They held each other tightly, finding solace and strength in their embrace. Minutes stretched into eternity as they stood there, their connection deepening with each passing moment. In the comfort of their embrace, they found respite from the storm of uncertainties that loomed before them.Yet, even as they held each other, Ashier coul
CHAPTER SIXTY-THREEFacing The Pack Questions 1“The pack members are not smiling Your highness.” Alisha said.As Alisha's words sank in, Ashier found himself unable to form a coherent response. He stood there, his gaze fixed on the floor, a heaviness settling upon his shoulders. The weight of the situation bore down on him, and he felt trapped between conflicting loyalties and promises.Alisha's revelation had brought to the forefront the imminent confrontation with the pack, and the thought of facing their questioning gaze filled him with trepidation. He had always strived to be a strong leader, one who upheld the traditions and expectations of his pack. But now, standing at this crossroad, he realized that his choices would have far-reaching consequences.His mind whirled with the memories of the promises he had made to Blair—promises to protect her, to stand by her side. Those words echoed in his ears, intertwining with the demands of his pack. How could he reconcile the two? How
CHAPTER SIXTY-FOURFacing The Pack’s Question 2“Your highness,” one of the pack member began, “This is an unusual and abrupt meeting and it is because something unusual has happened in the palace,” he continued, “We are here to discuss the issue Your highness.”Another one stood up, “We heard you are in an unspeakable relationship or situation with a slave Your highness,” he bowed, realizing that it might just be speculation and he might be accusing you the king, “So we heard Your highness, and we are here to ask you and to see if you have any explanation as to why you carried a slave in the palace.” He added.“Rumors spread fast Your highness, we are trying every possible means to see that what happened wouldn’t get to the market. If it does, we won’t be able to handle what comes with it.” Another pack member said, “We await your response and your explanation.”Ashier raised his head which he had bent for minutes, he looked around the hall, meeting up with the face of each of them a