Chapter 19

Lovette's POV

I stood at the top of the stairs looking down at the men as they got ready to leave the castle in search of my mate for the ninth time in two months. There was a single horse among the men, and I knew who it was meant for.

I could hear footsteps, and without looking back, I already knew who it was and my mouth formed a thin line.

"A shame you won't be able to join us in search of your mate," Devina said.

I turned my head to the side for a brief glance and scoffed when I saw a sly smirk on her red lips. Devina had a green cloak over her brown shirt and black trousers.

"I don't need to," I muttered, even though deep down, I was dying to go. not only to look for the missing king, but also to see what lay beyond the palace walls.

finally fulfill one of my greatest wishes.

"Of course you don't!" Devina snickered. With a flip of her cap, she walked down the stairs to the men.

A man was waiting for her at the bottom of the stairs and took the bag that was on her shoulder