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“I said you lack manners,” Alaric replied, his tone icy. “Especially when you’re in public.” “You’re the one dancing with your brother’s fiancée,” Kael shot back, his voice rising. “And you’re talking about manners?” “I am not your fiancée!” Lilac’s voice rang out, sharp and clear, silencing the room. Her eyes burned with anger as she faced Kael. “You ended that the moment you walked out on me during our engagement ceremony. You left me alone to deal with the entire crowd while you carried your mate away.” Kael’s face flushed with anger and embarrassment. “I apologized, didn’t I? How many times do I have to apologize?” “An apology doesn’t erase what you did,” Lilac shot back, her voice trembling with frustration. “You humiliated me, and my family, Kael. You made me a laughingstock. And now you think you can just waltz back into my life like nothing happened?” "You are mine, Lilac, whether I have a mate or not, you belong with me,"|| Lilac’s Perspective || The Alpha King moved fast. The morning after the disastrous event, he called for an emergency council meeting to discuss Kael’s candidacy. Dad and I got ready early, the weight of the situation heavy on our shoulders. I didn’t know what game the royal family was playing, but I knew I had to be there in case my father needed me. As we walked into the council room, the whispers began almost immediately. The room was filled with alphas and lunas, their expressions a mix of curiosity and apprehension. The tension was palpable, the air thick with unspoken questions. The Alpha King and Luna Cassandra arrived shortly after, their presence commanding the room. Kael was noticeably absent, and that made me uneasy. Something was wrong. Something didn’t sit right. “Thank you all for gathering here on such short notice,” the Alpha King began, his voice calm but firm. “We are here today to discuss Kael Reventhorn’s candidacy for the upcoming Alpha Kin
|| Third-party POV || The tension in the castle was palpable, the air thick with unspoken words and simmering rage. Cassandra stormed into the Alpha King’s private chambers, her golden hair disheveled, her eyes blazing with fury. The grand doors slammed shut behind her, the sound echoing through the empty halls. “You cannot do this to Kael!” Cassandra yelled, her voice trembling with a mix of anger and desperation. She stood before Darius, her husband and the Alpha King, her fists clenched at her sides. Darius turned to face her, his expression calm but his eyes hard. “I can, and I will,” he replied, his voice steady and final. “Have you watched him at the event? He’s weak, like a lowly dog. And his pup with that omega will only make the bloodline weaker.” Cassandra’s eyes widened in disbelief. “He is our son.Yourson,” she said, her voice breaking as she took a step closer to him. “So is Alaric,” Darius shot back, his tone sharp. “H
|| Lilac’s POV || “Nothing,” I replied with a sigh, though the word felt hollow even to me. “Nothing?” Elara raised an eyebrow, her expression skeptical. “It wasn’t nothing. The way he looked at you, and the way you reacted… It’s almost like you two are soulmates. Are you sure he’s not your mate? Really, really sure?” “He isn’t,” I said, my voice firm despite the ache in my chest. I wished he was. I wished we could be together forever. I wished I could bear his mark. But what was up with him? Why did he showed so much public affection suddenly? As if he wanted to claim me before the entire country. I should be upset but I was proud instead! “Not possible,” Madeline said, shaking her head. “The attraction between you two was undeniable. The way you two looked at each other...” “Wait, are you two together or something?” Astrid asked, her eyes wide with curiosity. “Surely they are, but not during the daytime,” Elara said, faking a cough as she smirked.
|| Alaric’s Perspective ||My blood boiled as I watched Kael and Cassandra from across the room. The way they had tried to twist the situation, to make Lilac the villain, made my wolf snarl beneath the surface. Hunter was clawing at the edges of my control, demanding retribution. I wanted to tear them apart, to make them pay for every ounce of pain they had caused Lilac. But I held back, barely. My fists clenched at my sides, my jaw tight as I fought to keep my composure.Kael was an idiot, a puppet at most and Cassandra was a cunning bitch and a whore. She used to claim my mother was close to her. But it didn't even take a year after my mother's death, for her to spread her legs before my father. She did everything she could to torture me and push me away. I was just a child back then but she showed no mercy.Alexander’s voice broke through the haze of my anger.“Don’t make a scene. I know them well. Stay calm and they won't be able to push it any furthe
|| Third-party POV || “I said you lack manners,” Alaric replied, his tone icy. “Especially when you’re in public.” “You’re the one dancing with your brother’s fiancée,” Kael shot back, his voice rising. “And you’re talking about manners?” “I am not your fiancée!” Lilac’s voice rang out, sharp and clear, silencing the room. Her eyes burned with anger as she faced Kael. “You ended that the moment you walked out on me during our engagement ceremony. You left me alone to deal with the entire crowd while you carried your mate away.” Kael’s face flushed with anger and embarrassment. “I apologized, didn’t I? How many times do I have to apologize?” “An apology doesn’t erase what you did,” Lilac shot back, her voice trembling with frustration. “You humiliated me, and my family, Kael. You made me a laughingstock. And now you think you can just waltz back into my life like nothing happened?” "You are mine, Lilac, whether I have a mate or not, you belong with me,"
|| Alaric’s POV || My Luna. My dove. My princess. The words echoed in my mind, a mantra I couldn’t escape. Was she my mate? I wished she was. If she were, she would have told me by now. But the way she looked at me, the way she trusted me— it was enough to make me hope. The whispers started almost immediately. “Is that Lilac Blackwood?” “She’s beautiful.” “She looks like a real Luna Queen.” “Absolutely stunning.” “It’s hard to believe she’s still single.” “Kael was a fool to let her go.” The comments grated on me, each one a reminder of how much she deserved better than the way Kael had treated her. I couldn’t hold back any longer. She was mine, and everyone needed to see that. I strode through the crowd, my eyes locked on her. When I reached her, I extended my hand, my voice low but firm. “May I, dove?” She smiled, her eyes lighting up as she placed her hand in mine. I led her away from the prying eyes, my wolf g
|| Lilac’s POV ||The questions kept coming, each one more damning than the last. Kael’s face grew red, his hands clenched into fists. He was losing control, and it was clear to everyone in the room.“I think we’ve had enough questions for the day,” Alexander said, standing up and cutting through the tension. “Let’s enjoy the party.”The reporters reluctantly backed off, their attention shifting as the candidates stepped down from the stage. I turned to Elara, who was grinning like the cat that got the cream.“Like it?” she asked, her voice low and smug.“You did this?” I asked, my eyes wide with amazement.“Planted a few questions here and there,” Elara said with a shrug. “How dare he bully you at the Eclipse Ball? This was the payback.”I couldn’t help but laugh.“No one can bully my best friend,” Elara said, pulling me into a side hug.Alexander walked over to us, his arm around Madeline’s waist.“You did great
|| Lilac's POV || The Alpha King stepped down from the stage, his presence still commanding the room even as he retreated into the background. “Enjoy the evening,” he said, his voice carrying a tone of finality that signaled the formalities were over. But the room erupted into chaos almost immediately. Generally after this the Candidates are asked to introduce themselves. But the room erupted. all the reporters couldn't wait. they all jumped towards the room where Alexander stood. questions flooded the room. The other alphas also got some attention, only Kael was left out as if no one even wanted to know his thoughts. Then I saw dad stepping up on the stage, "please stay calm, everyone." Dad continued as he got everyone's attention immediately, "We will ask the candidates to step up for questionnaires. Alphas, if you please." Soon two girls pulled up some chairs on the stage and the five contenders took their seats. Reporters, hungry for the next b
|| Lilac’s POV ||“Well, someone made quite an entrance,” Elara said, poking me with her elbow. “Shut up,” I muttered, though I couldn’t help the smile tugging at my lips. “You look stunning. It’s… not just stunning. It’s like you’re walking the red carpet. And you even matched with him,” she said, her tone teasing. I glanced down at my gown, a deep blue that shimmered like the night sky, and then back at Alaric, who was standing in a corner, his eyes still on me. His suit was a perfect match for my dress, the dark fabric accentuating his broad shoulders and lean frame. His lips formed a small smile as our eyes met, and I felt that familiar flutter in my chest. “Lost in his eyes again, Princess?” Elara teased, snapping me out of my thoughts. “Stop it,” I said, faking anger, though my cheeks betrayed me. “There you are,” Astrid said as she and Madeline joined us. “Look at you. You took everyone’s breath away as you walked in,” Madeline added,