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FIFTY-TWO

Author: Hearty Writes
last update publish date: 2026-03-25 18:43:43

“I let you in.”

The background music rolled in with silence around the table as all the nobles watched her in surprise. They did not repeat Lillia’s statement.

Briar Rose’s eyes went wide, the sharp pair of clear-blue shaking as they also watched Lillia with terror, drifting continuously from the candles before her and back to Lillia, almost as though something consumed her from within but she could not show it. Instead, she shifted uneasily on her seat, swallowing continuously as her jaws cle
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    Lillia’s eyes widened. I will pour all my energy into you so you can survive. You can live for us, and even if I am not here anymore, I know you will be alright. No—don’t you say that. Don’t you dare give up on me. A tear rolled out of Lillia’s eyes as her vision began to blur. Her fingers stiffened on Amelia’s hand, fingers digging into skin. She could now see the world in slow motion, the chaotic fight Amelia had while slowly killing her, the wide grin Amelia had on that did not reach her blank stare. She saw the people that fought to save her, the horrified and desperate expressions her maidens had as they struggled again and again. Images began to flash in her eyes, her father—his death. Her rejection—running through Clearwater forest, the cold bite of the cliff as she fell. Regaleon’s deep dark eyes—the blinding pain from his blade. And now Amelia’s blank gaze. I cannot die like this—No!!! Lillia gritted her teeth. Even though she could barely breathe. Even though her str

  • The Alpha King’s Mate Is An Ancient   FIFTY-FOUR

    “You are the dark magic user and your governess is a Gypsy.” Lillia shouted, her voice rolling out with thunderous authority as her cold presence exploded. She stood tall, head raised high as she glared at Briar Rose's shrunken figure that seemed to fold in on itself. “You are a murderer. You committed countless murders of innocent maidens, and attempted murder… thrice. And you sit at this table and call me shameless? How dare you?” “Who do you think you are to shout at my granddaughter—” “She is the Queen, Luna of Wolfsbane! What audacity did your granddaughter have to harm my daughter and the Queen?” Elder Blackwell shot up too, his eyes bloodshot as he fired back at Elder Montclair, and the palpable tension bled into chaos. “She is not my Queen. She is never our Queen!” That was Elder Greyson. “Then you would rather a murderer become Queen? Treason! Completely and utterly treason—” “My granddaughter is not a murderer—how dare you— you black foreigner.” Suddenly—amid the hea

  • The Alpha King’s Mate Is An Ancient   FIFTY-THREE

    Loud gasps flew around the table as the truth about the ritual they had taken part in had been exposed. None of the nobles wanted to be a victim of dark magic. But Lillia simply raised her palm, her expression as ravishingly calm as ever. “Yes, I lied about the ritual.” She said lazily, “but it is harmless. They were empty words, not backed by dark magic. But I did that because only the dark magic user would understand and would not repeat the words.”As she concluded, her gaze searched the table, watching as all the nobles except Elder Montclair once again turned in rapt attention to Briar Rose, and her nails dug into skin.But as a thought suddenly settled in her mind, she lifted her gaze confidently at Lillia. “Despite the respect and good intentions I hold for you, I never expected you would see me in this light.” Briar Rose straightened, her voice grew quiet as she spoke, sounding very harmless, as if she was being wrongfully accused. “Yes, I was angry that our bridal selecti

  • The Alpha King’s Mate Is An Ancient   FIFTY-TWO

    “I let you in.”The background music rolled in with silence around the table as all the nobles watched her in surprise. They did not repeat Lillia’s statement. Briar Rose’s eyes went wide, the sharp pair of clear-blue shaking as they also watched Lillia with terror, drifting continuously from the candles before her and back to Lillia, almost as though something consumed her from within but she could not show it. Instead, she shifted uneasily on her seat, swallowing continuously as her jaws clenched tightly All these Lillia noticed, and as she had expected, she smiled. “Oh forgive me, I must have left out the meaning of that statement.” She began softly, parting her palms and stretching them toward a close distance to the lavender candles. Then, she made a pulling gesture that drew the incense it emitted in her direction.Briar Rose stilled, her chest heaving heavily as she watched Lillia.“The incense chases out every evil that may have been conjured to haunt me or may have found m

  • The Alpha King’s Mate Is An Ancient   FIFTY-ONE

    A few hours earlier…The mirror did not lie, and Lillia did not look away from it either, not when the woman staring back at her stood tall, striking, and undeniably regal. Not when the deep wine-red of the gown clung perfectly to her torso like it was made for her, spilling into ivory softness below. Not when gold traced her body in delicate chains that caught the light with every breath she took.Instead, she straightened, and with a steady inhale, she raised her head high. As usual, Maera, Kyla and Selene had outdone themselves to properly prepare her for the banquet.Her fingers lifted, brushing the ornate neckpiece resting at her throat, as her gaze shifted slightly to the reflection of her hair, plaited thickly to one side, each weave threaded with fine gold chains that mirrored the gown’s adornment. It was subtle but deliberate. It was regal without pleading for attention.Lillia did not feel overdressed, however, her attire deepened her aura, making her already cold presence

  • The Alpha King’s Mate Is An Ancient   BONUS CHAPTER VII

    BAM!!! The sudden sound carried through the Great Hall, halting the music so abruptly that the final note of the violin twisted into a sharp, unpleasant screech before collapsing into silence. Elder Montclair had risen halfway from his seat, both palms pressed flat against the table as though anchoring himself, yet nothing about him remained composed, because his shoulders rose and fell with restrained fury, his entire body trembling as his gaze burned into Lillia with unmasked outrage. “How dare you…” he began coldly, his voice thick with indignation. “You political ornament.” Elder Montclair’s insult was deliberate to strip Lillia of her presence and reduce her to something reluctantly bought cheaply rather than powerful, and the moment it settled, the atmosphere seemed to tighten around it, nobles stiffening as the shift in tone turned the banquet from a ceremony to a spectacle. But he was not finished. He straightened up slowly, the curve widening, and only disgust could be

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