As Leo, Beatrice, and the twins arrived at the engagement party, a heavy weight landed in her chest, weighing her down with uneasiness and dread. The air was charged with excitement and anticipation, but for Beatrice, it was unjust, reminding her of bitter memories she had long tried to forget.With a fake smile on her lips, Beatrice led the twins through the crowd, her heart pounding in her chest with every step. She couldn't escape the feeling of being an outsider in this world of pack affairs and old connections, which she had previously belonged to but now felt completely estranged from.Leo excused himself from Beatrice's company, saying he had some business to attend to. He didn't elaborate on the details of his leave, but his tone suggested a sense of urgency, as if he had an essential duty to complete.She understands Leo, so he lets him. Beatrice felt a stab of disappointment as she saw Leo escape into the crowd. She had hoped for his help and companionship in dealing the com
Lucas looked at Beatrice, and even though she had changed her identity and appearance, he felt a wave of recognition wash over him.Even though Leo had assisted her in hiding behind inquisitive viewers, there was something in the depths of her stare that made him feel a familiar sorrow.Memories of their previous talks with Leo filled his head, their conversations about Beatrice and the twins echoing in his mind, and his heart skipped a beat. His heart ached with confusion as he tried to make sense of the woman at the sight of him as well as the memories he had of her.Even if time and distance had weakened the connection they have, it was still there—a string that would not entirely break.And although Lucas struggled to deal with the mixed emotions he was experiencing, he realized he wanted explanations, needed to know why Beatrice had returned to his life after all these years.Despite the confusion and uncertainty, Lucas feels a spark of determination that motivates him to uncover
As Beatrice went through the royal corridors, her mind was flooded with thoughts about the events that were taking happened all around her. She was lost in mindfulness when she heard familiar voices ahead. Looking around the corner, she noticed two people approaching, their faces twisted into mocking grins."Oh, here's the unscented wolf," The two chuckled. "She's back again and thought she'll seduce the Alpha again but she can't already..." They laughed again.She braced herself, creased her forehead with so much irritation. She stared at them coldly."You didn't change after all," she spat. "You're still a gossiper, huh!" she bravely uttered.One of them raised a brow. "Woah! Brave now are you?"The other one pushed her in the chest. Little they didn't know, Alpha Lucas is hiding not far from them but he won't interrupt them. He wants to see how brave Beatrice is even without his help.Beatrice was pushed and she was stepping backward."Now, you are brave? Let see how brave you are!
Before Beatrice walked away, Lucas held her wrist and they suddenly disappeared. As Beatrice and Lucas stood in the palace's quiet garden, surrounded by beautiful plants and scented blooms, an anxious silent remained between them.Lucas's eyes bore into Beatrice with a mix of interest and distrust, while Beatrice straightened her shoulders, bracing herself for the inevitable clash."Why are you here, Beatrice?" Lucas asked, his voice low and tinged with a hint of accusation. "Why have you appeared before me again, after all this time?"Beatrice smirked. "Don't be delusional, Lucas. I am not here for you. I just attended your engagement and I don't have any other intentions." She replied to him, firmly.His eyes squinted."Really?" his voice sounded something interesting.Beatrice met Lucas's gaze head-on, her expression resolute despite the turmoil churning inside her. "I'm not here for you, Lucas," she replied firmly, her voice steady. "I have my own reasons for being here, reasons t
Beatrice was quietly walking through the town because she was looking for fabrics to use to make dresses when she was suddenly surrounded by royal guards.Messing around, he was nervous but his brow furrowed when he was pushed by a royal guard and when he saw the women he fought with yesterday coming with a smile on their lips."What are you doing? Why are you arresting me?" She demanded an answer."Because you stole the precious thing belonging to princess Samara!" Her ex-companion replied.The people gasps with disbelief."Oh, you stole her belongings in the palace! Guards! Seize her and bring her into the palace," the girl said.The guards pushed her on the ground. She crumpled her fists and she was struggling when they started to cuffed her. She was being dragged into the palace. She was sweating and panting.Her expressions darken when she looked at her wrist full of blood now because the cuff they used to her has thorns. She could feel the pain but it won't hindrance her to defe
Beatrice sat in her house, what happened of the previous day still fresh in her thoughts. She played with her twins, putting on a brave face for them, despite the fact that her heart ached from everything that had happened.She couldn't stop herself from telling them what had happened, hoping to protect them from the awful facts of the world for just a moment. As she nourished her twins, Beatrice couldn't help but appreciate Leo's quick response. She truly thanked him for his assistance, knowing that she owed him a debt of appreciation that could never be paid in full return.Leo had already treated her wounds, his expert hands working skillfully to treat her external conditions. But the mental wounds remained deeper, and Beatrice knew they would take much longer to heal.Her thoughts were interrupted by Lucas' abrupt entrance at her door, his expression ashamed and sorrowful. He sincerely apologized for what had happened and expressed his regret for inflicting her suffering. Beatrice
Upon Lucas was about to return in his chamber, he saw a built of a man not far away from him. There, in a secluded spot of the garden, he noticed Leo talking quietly with the Master, their heads close together as they exchanged whispered words.Lucas felt a flash of suspicion and tension as he observed them, his thoughts racing with questions. What were they talking about, and why did it feel so secretive? And why would Leo, a trusted friend and ally, have a desire to speak with the Master about training royal blood children?But Lucas wasn't convinced; his instincts told him to go deeper, to discover the truth behind their private conversation. And as he watched them exchange more words, an idea of doubt began in his mind, giving doubt on what he believed he knew about the twins and their real identities.With a sense of unease in his heart, Lucas determined to unravel the mystery around the twins, to discover the truth about their abilities and role in the royal family. He realized
As Lucas secretly approached the twins and got their hair to do a paternal test, his Beta found a new information about Beatrice. He was extremely in a rush to meet with his Beta and to give the samples to Fabian to take a check on it when Princess Samara caught his arms, making him stop."Let's talk, Lucas," she said, with an authoritative tone.Lucas knitted his forehead. "I don't want to waste time to your fucking explanation, Samara. Get off me!" He growled at her coldly."And you have time to talk with that bitch?!" Now, Samara burst out. "I am your fucking fiance! Why are you ignoring me?!"Lucas scoffed and faced her with his usual expression. Cold and dangerous."You are not my fiance anymore," he announced. "From the day you made another mistake again, from what you have done to Beatrice the other week, you don't fit to be my bride!" He added with so much conviction.Samara's forehead creased with so much irritation and she could feel the pain pang in her chest. She doesn't w