LOGINChapter 158Aurora’s POVMy lips were still tingling, swollen and warm from Kaelen’s mouth, as I stepped outside our lodge.I tried to breathe the cold morning air and remain calm but it wasn't helping much. I had a dozen questions in my head. “Why had he pulled away like that? Why couldn't he even look at me?” I whispered to myself. Had I done something wrong? Was he disgusted with how desperate I had acted?I squeezed my eyes shut for a second, forcing the embarrassing thoughts into the back of my mind. I couldn't afford to be distracted right now. Master Alistair and the entire village were waiting in the pack square, and every single step I took in this place felt like walking through a minefield.As I walked to the center of the village, Joshua was waiting at the foot of the wooden stairs, wearing what looked like the ceremonial white robes I'd first seen them in back in the city at Kaelen's house. The memories that surfaced left me a little upset. He'd been an overbearing
Chapter 157Aurora's POV Before I could stop her, Grace leaned forward, peering past my shoulder into the dim sitting room."No, there's no one here," I blurted out, laughing nervously to cover the slight trembling in my voice. "I was just talking to myself in the mirror. Saying how pretty this dress is."Grace blinked, then giggled softly, setting her silver tray on the porch railing. "Well, you're right. It is very beautiful. Please let me help you finish your hair, everyone is already waiting in the main square.""Really?" I asked, leaning against the doorframe. "No one has actually told me what this announcement is about this time."Grace shrugged her small shoulders. "I don't know the details, really, but I guess it must be very important since everyone in the village was ordered to attend. Also..." Grace lowered her head, looking up at me with genuine warmth. "I wanted to thank you for what you did for us servants yesterday."I raised my eyebrows in surprise. "Oh?""Yes," Grace
Chapter 156Aurora’s POVThe next morning, before I even began getting dressed, I went around the lodge closing every window to make sure no one could peek inside and see Kaelen was awake. Kaelen sat on the edge of the mattress, watching me with his arms crossed over his chest. His chest was bare and he hadn't put on any clothes since he woke up. It was nothing distracting and mouth watering. "I don't like what you're wearing," Kaelen growled as he looked at me dress up. I looked down at myself in the standing mirror. Master Alistair had sent over a formal gown for the morning announcement. It was an emerald-green velvet dress. It had long, fitted sleeves, but the neckline dipped dangerously low in the front, leaving almost my entire cleavage on full display. Thankfully, the skirt was without any daring slits, but it hugged my waist tightly, making my hips look soft and rounded. My arms and collarbones were entirely exposed.I turned around in front of the mirror, catching my own
Chapter 155Aurora’s POV"Kaelen...?" I whispered disbelievingly. "You're... you're awake?!"Before I could even blink, Kaelen closed the distance between us. He reached out, grabbing my waist and lifting me straight off my feet as he pulled me hard against his chest. He buried his face in the crook of my neck, wrapping his arms around me so tightly I could barely draw a breath."I'm awake, duckling," he murmured, "I'm right here."All the stress of the night just left me overwhelmed in that minute. My knees gave out and I wrapped my arms around his neck, burying my face against his broad shoulder, and burst into tears."I thought you were dead," I sobbed, my fingers clutching at the back of his shirt. "I thought that old bastard had poisoned you into a permanent coma.”."Hey, girl, I'm here now.” I looked up at him tearily. "They kept telling me it was a healing sleep, but you wouldn't move, you wouldn't wake up, and I was all alone out here with them."Kaelen didn't try to stop
Chapter 154 Aurora’s POV"Touch me and you die!" I roared, taking a step back as two guards lunged toward my arms.The crowd in the village square gasped, stepping backward from the scene. I could see how mindless these people were and if they grabbed me, I wouldn't find a way out until this cunning man said so. I couldn't allow them to take me no matter what. Master Alistair sneered at them. “I said take her, what are you waiting for?" “Try it and I'll have your heads," I stood my ground. “I am your mistress." "Look at her!" Alistair snapped. "Look at the wildness in her eyes. I'm sure the savagery and blood of the lowlands has corrupted her mind. I brought her here believing she was our pure-blood savior, but her wolf is unstable! The madness has taken her!"The more he spoke, I could see the villagers glancing at me wearily, clearly believing all the words he was saying. One girl even turned away and began to cry on her mother who equally avoided my eyes. “I am not unstabl
Chapter 153 Aurora's POV Joshua’s jaw dropped open. "The... the breakfast hall?""Yes!" I said, pointing upwards. "Why do we need to have such an elaborate breakfast hall just to eat raw fish once a day, when we could use that space to take proper care of our people? It has large windows, access to sunlight, fresh water, and plenty of room for beds. Do you understand how much better that would be?""With all due respect, Mistress Aurora?" Joshua gasped, looking around as if checking if anyone else was listening. "The Great Pavilion has been used as our sacred gathering and breakfast hall for forever! It is ancient tradition!""Then it is time we change that law!" I shot back, taking a step closer to him. "Human beings come first! Not your stupid breakfast traditions! The servants should be moved into the Great Pavilion at once.” "Mistress…" “I'm not done talking!" I held up my hands. "From now on, people can eat breakfast in their own individual lodges for all I care. And if we ca







