And just as I was making this wish, I realized that I wasn't alone in this room. At the corner stood Jerome, staring at me in silence. He didn't even say a word when father was talking about Argon. "Seriously? You're just standing there instead of helping my father? Argon is your Alpha! Can't you b
ARGON "We thank the goddess for saving your life, my dear. We're so happy to see you're okay," One of the councils said, petting Brielle on the head. Although I was the one who told and called them over to check up on Brielle, they made me feel like I was invisible in their presence. All the att
ESTELLE "The headlines are looking beautiful today," Jerome pointed out, walking to and fro in my room. "Ex-Luna saves future Luna from death. Oh, how interesting. Wait... This second one is looking nice, " Jerome shared, coming to a stop right next to me. "They took a picture of you when you were
"Be warned, Jerome. You are a Beta, not some king. I have a lot of power over you. I'm a princess and you are just a mere right-hand man! A spare part! Mind how you speak to me or you'll regret it!" I warned. He glowered at me, about to lift his hand and say something. But that's when my father cam
It was a clear indication that I was in trouble. "My daughter? What did she do?" Father looked at me then at Argon. And that's when Argon revealed the pain he has been nurturing all these while. "Tell Estelle to give us an answer to her devilish act. Why did she choose this path? And right before
ARGON Do they think I'm stupid? They are trying to blame a poison that didn't have any hand in the baby's death! The report clearly shows that Estelle had already removed that baby before our wedding. "And she even dared to deny the truth right before my very eyes?! That brat! How could she?!"
"Don't you dare accuse Brielle for your own daughter's crime! You should be grateful that she saved your daughter and spared you from digging a grave!" I fired back, annoying Deron even more. Out of anger, he snapped his finger and said, "A useless man like yourself shouldn't talk to an Alpha! You
ARGON "Don't bother. Tania is here, " Brielle had said, taking hold of her maid's arm while exiting the room. She returned all dressed and ready to leave, only to be disappointed when I told her mine and Sir Derek's decision. I just made it look like he was the one who wanted her to follow me back