Chapter 76. Fevered Ties.

Evelyn.

Days drifted by, presenting a facade of calm at the palace. Although, things between the Alpha King and me looked better, there were still unresolved issues that were causing me anxiety. The topic of mating and knotting, a ritual hung over us like a question mark, with neither of us addressing it.

The Alpha King's attitude towards me had improved, yet every time I tried discussing the knotting with him, it felt like I was hitting a wall. I would freeze up and the words won't make it past my mouth. He was also busy with his duties as well, and our meetings became brief, leaving us with little time to actually discuss anything.

In an attempt to prepare myself for the inevitable, or what I perceived to be the inevitable, I delved into understanding the intricacies of the knotting ritual. But understanding, it seemed, was elusive, much like the Alpha King's elusive presence in my life which I had quickly discovered was something I loathed.

One regular day, while working with Amari