Rayne combed his hair softly and wore his clothes after getting a series of reports of parchment from both the scholar and ministers. He has not gotten over Selene yet and no matter how much he tried to tame his wolf, he wanted to go berserk and tear the world down just to find Selene, his fated mate. Rayne wore the robe and made his way out of the room but Harold was already waiting for him outside. “Fill me in on the information," Rayne said coldly and Harold didn't fail to notice the way Rayne's muscles were tense. Being the Beta of Rayne, he could share some of his pain because he was marked by Rayne. Harold parted his lips and began to speak. “There haven't been any recent killings but the people are demanding their safety because of the people murdered. They are threatening to leave the kingdom for their safety." “Anything else?" Rayne asked as he trailed forward and climbed the throne while the elders and ministers waited for him. “The elders are pressuring you about
Isabella was busy getting ready to meet some of the merchants at the market when she heard the news about Rayne going to the courtroom.Isabella hurriedly got dressed and went to the courtroom. Rayne has been avoiding her after the intense lovemaking they had which bruised her. But today, she wouldn't hesitate to hug him when she saw him.However, when she got to the courtroom, the ministers had already left, including Rayne. She was about to give up when she saw Rayne walking towards the tower with Harold.She raised her skirt and ran towards them. The moment she saw Rayne about to leave, she jumped into his arms before he could stop her."Rayne," Isabella murmured as she wrapped her arms around Rayne's neck, hugging him tight.Rayne breathed in Isabella's scent but she didn't smell like Selene in any way. He didn't know he suddenly grew hatred for Isabella. Even his wolf felt the same.Isabella disengaged from the hug when she saw Rayne didn't return the hug. She gave Harold a look
As soon as Rayne got to his room, he threw everything on the table away in a rage. The color of his eyes flickered between brown and gold. His wolf was eager to go berserk but Rayne knew this was not the time to start attacking people when his kingdom was on the verge of getting destroyed.To make things worse, the absence of Selene only makes his wolf restless. If he had known that it would end like this, he wouldn't have pushed her too much.No woman appears lovely before him now except HER.“Guards!" Rayne thundered and the guard walked in briskly. “Send a message to Drake. I need to see him now," Rayne said and the guard left in a hurry.His forehead formed deep creases as he bent his head. The rage that filled him could barely be tamed.A few minutes later, The door swung open and Drake walked in. His footsteps were light against the floor and it reminded me of Selene.“You sent for me, Alpha," Drake said as he stood beside Rayne. He is the king's advisor and he knew the turmoil
Isabella gulped down the saliva in her throat nervously. The corner of her eyes was wet with tears because of Rayne gripped around her neck.“I didn't... do anything." Isabella forced the words out of her mouth as she felt her palms become sweaty.Rayne pushed Isabella away, releasing her neck. She collided with the floor and coughed out simultaneously, holding her neck.Rayne took his cloak and draped it over his shoulder. He turned to face Isabella, who was still on the wooden floor.“Let's find out if she is really a thief. We should pay the maid in the dungeon a meeting." Rayne said aloud, taking Isabella by surprise.Isabella knew she needed to improve her acting skills. She could see Rayne was starting to suspect her.“Rayne," Isabella said softly as she rose from the floor. She walked towards Rayne but she made sure not to touch him.“Rayne. You almost hurt me." Isabella whined softly as she rubbed her neck with her hand. Rayne didn't spare Isabella a glance as he walked away
The guards on the floor weep bitterly on the floor. He continued to beg for his life and amidst the tears, the maid he had an affair with was brought into the interrogation room.The maids crouched low on the floor beside the guards, who turned out to be her lovers. Rayne knew something was still fishy but he wanted to ignore his gut feeling for now.Since Selene is not in the palace anymore, Who would try to kill the maid to conceal a secret? The only person that came to Rayne's mind was Isabella. He couldn't believe he underestimated her.Meanwhile, this time, Rayne is planning to dance to Isabella's tune. He rose from the chair and gave his order for the maid to be thrown inside the cell room alongside the guards.He knew he was supposed to sentence them to death but the maid was already pregnant, which made things awkward. He wouldn't kill the pregnant maid because of the rule of the palace but he ought to give them the right punishment or cases like this will continue to arise.”
Selene gets into the carriage alongside Eve and Azalea. It was already the day Selene would be showcasing her talent in the theater. The girls engaged in quick talk inside the carriage while the coachman drove.The moment the carriage dropped them not far from the theater house, Selene paid the coachman. Her long skirt swept the floor as she walked forward in her flowery shoes.The sun cast its rays on them, and the village was already bustling with people and passersby. “Selene, you are so generous. You paid for our transport again." Eve praised Selene with a voice etched with happiness. She was putting on a green dress and her red hair glowed lightly like a fire under the sun.“Well, let's thank Sir Logan for giving Selene the money," Azalea said, half smiling. “Thank you, Selene but you should let us pay too when we are going back," Azalea chirped in.Before Selene could speak, Eve beat her to it, silencing her.“I know," Eve said as they made their way to the theater house. “I'm
Selene made her way to Eve, who hugged her tightly like a baby. Selene smiled into the hug and rubbed Eve back lightly.“I can't believe you did that. Are you sure this is your first time acting?" Eve asked with one of her brows raised.Selene licked her dry lips and smiled because oblivious to her two friends, she could play the role because it was similar to her own story.Eve just asked her a question and she needed to answer it truthfully.“This is my first time, Eve. I should thank you for bringing me here, actually," Selene confessed and it made Eve smile.Azalea hugged Selene too but a feeling gnawed at her that Selene might take her spotlight in acting. She feels insecure but she needs to wait and see.“You act well, Selene; I must admit that," Azalea said with an innocent face.“Thank you," Selene replied.“We need to get into the role and act now. Just wait here for us," Azalea said and Selene agreed to wait behind.The play went on smoothly and they agreed to practice once
Isabella fumed with anger as she made her way to her room. Even her maid Lily, couldn't pacify her to take things easy. Rayne no longer cared about her. It's as if she is now living in his shadows. The report had come that the maid was poisoned and made to bleed to her death. Though Rayne didn't point his fingers at her, Isabella knew he was already suspecting her. “Milady, you need to take things easy and think about your health," Lily said as she went on her knees in front of Isabella. Isabella, who sat on the bed, couldn't help but clench her fist tightly against her side. “How dare he restrict my movement!" Isabella yelled and closed her eyes. Isabella was about to visit some of the merchants outside the palace but Rayne restricted her movement and told the guards not to let her leave the castle. She never thought Rayne was this callous and it infuriated her. “I can't even believe he would not let me see anyone I hold close to my heart," Isabella whined softly but