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Chapter 126: Vanessa

Author: KingStarr
last update Last Updated: 2023-05-22 21:35:52

Aniston's POV

I took the necklace from the guard begrudgingly. He would surely pay for his rudeness later.

Picking up the helm of my makeshift curtain dress, I took off in a run leaving every other belonging behind. I was certain that the sourly looking keeper would care for them as if his life depended on it.

The first place I rushed to as soon as I entered the castle was the Alpha's court. I was almost sure my father was going to be there. He was hardly anywhere else.

I walked through the hallway and everything looked so different like someone made a conscious effort to redecorate. I even stopped once to admire the little things. The new stone carving that was lined at every pillar of the hallway and new curtains that were soft to touch. It reminded me of something. I don't know what exactly.

It reminded me of something warm and inviting, then it dawned on me…it was a woman's touch, someone finally convinced Papa to add color to the castle.

I resumed my journey to the king's court
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