"Good morning, Alpha King," they all bowed their heads and said in unison.I turned around and saw him standing at the kitchen door, grand and imposing. His large frame almost touched the top of the doorframe. I sized up the situation and realized this might be an excellent opportunity to assert myself in front of everyone.I walked up to Sebastian, respectfully greeted him, and explained the whole situation to him."So, it's just a small matter like this. Why make such a big fuss? Jasmine, prepare some toast and warm milk to be sent to the tower as compensation. Ensure the next meal is more generous," Sebastian told Jasmine."Yes, Your Highness," Jasmine said, bowing to him and trembling in her voice. Her flushed face had turned pale.Julie was still kneeling on the floor. She suddenly looked up at Sebastian, and her eyes were filled with gratitude and, if I wasn't mistaken, admiration. She bowed repeatedly, saying, "Thank you, Alpha King. Thank you.""That's enough; everyone gets ba
Olivia's POV"Ah?" She raised her head, her big, round eyes staring at me in confusion."Come with me," I impatiently shook my head, then turned and walked toward my room. I unlocked the door and motioned for her to follow.Julie hesitated for a moment, then took small, cautious steps toward me. I gestured for her to sit in an armchair, and then retrieved a bottle of orange juice from the fridge and handed it to her."Thank you," she said, taking the orange juice with both hands. Her body was incredibly stiff, and she barely occupied a third of the chair's seat."Relax a bit, don't be so nervous. I'm not here to interrogate you, just to chat," I reassured her. I twisted the cap off the bottle and took a sip of orange juice."Yeah," her voice quivered, almost inaudible."You've put on makeup, haven't you?" I leaned in to examine her face more closely.Her body trembled suddenly, and she nodded stiffly."That's strange. I saw you downstairs this morning without makeup. I remember you've
As I stared at her, her eyes flickered."Why are you delivering my meal today? Where's Simon?" Sebastian asked, looking puzzled.Julie quickly walked to his side and said in an extremely flattering tone, "Your Majesty, Simon suddenly didn't feel well, so I'm temporarily replacing him to serve your meal.""I see," Sebastian's gaze lingered on Julie's face, and he continued, "You look exceptionally beautiful today.""Thank you for your compliment," Julie blushed."But your makeup today is too garish and doesn't match the pale yellow dress you're wearing," Sebastian continued to critique.Julie's smile instantly disappeared. She stared with bewildered eyes, continuously nodding, "I understand.""Are you of age yet?" Sebastian asked Julie."Almost, I'll be of age by September in the second half of the year," Julie replied attentively."Ah, that's soon. I wish you all the best in finding a partner once you come of age," Sebastian's implication was clear: even if you're almost of age, I'm n
After wasting a precious weekend in sighs and tears, I decided to put aside those unpleasant feelings as I began a new chapter on this tense and busy Monday.As I exited the offices of Gamma Evelyn and Gamma Thomas, I coincidentally bumped into Sebastian, standing right outside his office.I stood there awkwardly, managing a stiff smile and a forced wave of my hand for a greeting. He simply nodded and immediately walked into his office.My smile froze on my face, and my hand hung in midair."He doesn't seem to care about me at all," I mumbled self-deprecatingly.I felt foolish, having shed so many tears over a man who clearly had no regard for me.For the next couple of weeks, we maintained a certain distance from each other.He grew more distant from me but interacted with Julie and Rita.I frequently caught him chatting and laughing with them in the library, the dining room, and the banquet hall.Gossip started to spread throughout the castle. Everyone said that Miss Charlotte had f
Alpha King's POV"Rita, your bracelet is beautiful. Can I take a closer look?" I grabbed Rita's outstretched wrist, and a subtle chamomile fragrance wafted from it. Her delicate face turned beet red, and she shyly looked down, whispering her thanks. Everyone at the table put down their cutlery and turned their attention to admire Rita's ruby bracelet with its elegant color and cute shape.I glanced at Charlotte out of the corner of my eye. She was intently eating her foie gras. She hadn't said a word throughout the meal, nor had she raised her head. Her indifference annoyed me. Ever since that Friday night three weeks ago, she had been avoiding me. That weekend, I picked a few roses and had them sent to her room, but she didn't appreciate it and stayed in her room all day. On weekdays, I occasionally crossed paths with her outside her office, and she always acted like she hardly knew me. I had never experienced such humiliation, so I responded by adopting an even more arrogant attitud
I immediately understood Louis' intention. He was giving me a chance to reconcile with Sebastian."No problem, thank you," I took the file from Louis.In the early evening, as the sun set, the castle was bathed in a dreamy golden light from the setting sun.Louis, Evelyn, Thomas, and others began leaving their offices. They had finished their day's work and were heading to the dining hall.Sebastian wouldn't appear in front of anyone until sunrise tomorrow. Tonight was a full moon night. A curfew started after seven in the evening. Besides the patrolling soldiers, everyone in the castle had to stay in their rooms and couldn't move freely.In the dining hall, two male servants and two female servants were packing up the vases outside to be taken to the basement later. They were doing this because tonight Sebastian would go berserk and cause extensive destruction.I walked to the door of Sebastian's office. A castle guard named David was putting on thick gloves to add a silver lock to t
Sebastian's POVI woke up in the soft moonlight. The room was bathed in a silvery glow. The shadows of trees danced on the walls.In the embrace of my mate, I found the peace I had lost for so long.Snuggled against my mate, I found that elusive peace once more. The events of this night were etched deep into my memory, every detail as bright as the full moon. While others avoided my presence as the moon rose, Charlotte had conquered her fears. She had bravely walked to me, and with her unwavering presence, her embrace was like a lifeline. No longer relying on Olivia's elixirs, no longer suffering from amnesia. When the full moon rose, I stood unharmed, a victory I hadn't known in two years.My eyes fell on the young woman nestled beside me, just coming of age. Bathed in the gentle moonlight, she exuded an almost divine radiance. She, a beauty rivaling the heavens. She was not my curse; she was my redemption.Her chest rose and fell with steady breaths. A serene and calming aura envelo
Sebastian held my hand as we exited the room. I walked with a proud and confident stride. This marked the first time I didn't have to bear the burden of a cursed and tarnished reputation. It was a moment of validation, recognizing me as Alpha King's mate instead of a covertly regarded slave. From now on, I could live and love without shame. What I did last night was a daring gamble, and I knew, I had won.As we entered the grand hall, all the maids present kneeled and bowed before me.My eyes wandered to the second-floor balcony, where Olivia, Gamma Casey, Gamma Thompson, Gamma Evelyn, and Gamma Thomas were stationed at the railings. Each one wore a different expression.Olivia maintained her customary faint smile, concealing her thoughts. Casey's eyes widened, showing a hint of apprehension, while her mate, Thompson, appeared dispirited, his face ashen. Evelyn radiated warmth and greeted me with a wave. Thomas remained unaffected, as though everything had no bearing on him.Sebastian