Part 8

What could he possibly want to say that he hadn't already? I bitterly thought under my breath. From the corner of my eyes, I saw my uncle hide a grimace on his face, barely managing a nod.

"That can be arranged."

Axel cleared his throat as if sensing the hesitancy in the tone. "We will be in the Palace gardens."

My uncle whooshed out a breath, raising the cup of tea to his mouth and nodding delightedly. Of course. He must be embarrassed due to the incident last night and didn’t want a repeat of that.

“Alpha Axel, let me tell you, my daughter is thrilled to be betrothed to you,” My aunt cut in, almost gushing, while I resisted the urge to flinch. Thrilled was not