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CHAPTER SIXTY-THREE : IN THE WOODS

Author: WINNIE WRITES
last update publish date: 2026-05-21 22:17:49

CHAPTER SIXTY THREE

ALARIC’S POV

I had walked from one end of the room to the other so many times that even the guards outside probably knew something was wrong. Yet I still could not stop moving.

Tomorrow was my wedding.

Tomorrow, I was expected to choose another woman.The thought alone made me anxious.

I dragged a frustrated hand through my hair and exhaled sharply before walking toward the window. The kingdom stretched beautifully outside, alive with preparation for the royal ceremony. Serva
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