Chapter Fifty-Four

~Aliza’s POV~

So the next few days, we tried to act as normal as possible. We tried to master the skills of hiding our scent. Since Alaric would be crowned, his guards were doubled so it was difficult for me to approach him. He appointed Arthur as the hand of the King. Arthur wanted to decline but Alaric explained that we needed it to protect ourselves against his father.

I lay in bed, remembering the time I spent at Alaric's chambers. It has been ten days since we were together in bed. I miss him. I want him. I need him. I lay in silence till it was already past midnight. Alaric would be crowned King today. My train of thoughts was cut off when I heard someo