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13. The Royal Citadel
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2026-08-02 20:18:17
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The Beta's Forsaken Daughter 83. Oh, Wow
Isabella POVThe heavy oak doors of the Council chamber clicked shut, cutting off the low hum of nervous chatter from the retreating lords.I walked down the vaulted gallery, the silver silk of my train brushing the cold marble floor with a quiet, light rustle. Beside me, Killian kept stride, his hand resting warm and solid against the small of my back.Ten paces ahead, near the tall window overlooking the inner courtyard, Nora stood waiting.She wore a gown of dark forest velvet, her fingers tightly knotting her lace handkerchief. Her head was held high, but as her dark eyes met mine, a muscle in her jaw twitched. Living in the east wing of the palace meant she occupied these corridors by right, and the set of her shoulders made it clear she refused to hide away.Beside her stood General Marcus. He had just returned to the capital last night after spent months out in the eastern provinces resolving a severe famine crisis. Broad-shouldered and battle tested, he stood like an iron wal
The Beta's Forsaken Daughter 82. Move On
Isabella POVI woke up to the warm, steady weight of Killian’s arm draped over my waist, his face buried quietly into the crook of my neck.The morning sun filtered softly through the sheer linen drapes of the royal suite. Deep in my chest, a faint, lingering pulse of warmth hummed softly...a quiet reminder of the golden spark that had snapped between our souls under the moonlight last night.I turned my head slightly, running my fingers through his dark, messy hair. Killian let out a low, contented hum, his golden eyes fluttering open. He pulled me an inch closer, pressing a warm kiss against my collarbone."Good morning, my Queen," Killian rumbled, his morning voice deep and rough."Good morning, Your Majesty," I replied softly, a tiny smirk touching my lips. "As much as I would love to stay in this bed, we have a Privy Council meeting in less than an hour."Killian groaned, burying his face back into my shoulder. "Let the lords wait. I am the King.""And I am the Queen," I said, ge
The Beta's Forsaken Daughter 81. I Felt It
Isabella POVThe sacred inner chamber rested at the absolute highest point of the royal wing, open completely to the night sky through a massive circular glass ceiling.Silver moonlight poured down like liquid light, washing over the black obsidian floor and the ancient wolf runes carved along the circular stone walls. The air up here was crisp, carrying a faint scent of pine leaves and the cool midnight breeze that rustled the white silk curtains hanging around the perimeter.I had changed out of my heavy wedding gown into a simple, sleeveless white silk dress that fell softly to my ankles, completely unbound by corsets or heavy jewelry. Beside me, Killian had stripped down to a dark, loose linen tunic and black trousers, his feet bare against the cool stone floor.He took my hand, his long fingers warm against my skin, and led me into the direct center of the moonlight beam."No court. No titles. Just us," Killian murmured softly, his golden eyes glowing brightly under the full moon
The Beta's Forsaken Daughter 80. The Bonding Ritual
Isabella POVThe doors of the grand sanctuary swung open, and the entire royal court stood up in total silence.Two hundred visiting lords, pack leaders, and high officials filled the carved wooden benches, their eyes locked onto the center aisle. Organ music echoed off the high stone arches, but all I could hear was the steady rhythm of my own heartbeat.I walked down the long carpet, wearing a silver silk gown that caught the sunlight pouring through the stained glass. Over my shoulders rested the heavy crimson velvet cloak lined with white winter-wolf fur, its long train gliding smoothly behind me. On my head, the ruby encrusted silver crown felt heavy, cool, and solid.At the end of the altar stood Killian.He wore his formal black military dress coat, trimmed with gold embroidery and dark medals. His golden eyes were bright, glowing with a deep, fierce pride as he watched me approach. When I reached the top step, he reached out, his large, warm hand wrapping firmly around mine.T
The Beta's Forsaken Daughter 79. Magnificent
Isabella POVThe evening before the wedding, the palace main corridor was alive with quiet, restless energy. Guards in polished armor doubled their patrols, while servants carried silver trays and freshly pressed linen toward the upper suites.I touched the damp ends of my hair, my mind wandering back to the warm waters of the bathhouse just an hour ago.Killian had gotten ridiculously clingy. After we stepped out of the thermal pool, he refused to let me out of his sight, hovering close, wrapping his large arms around my waist from behind, and dropping soft kisses along my shoulder every time I tried to reach for my dress. The ruthless Alpha King had turned into an extraordinarily possessive, stubborn shadow, practically begging me to skip the evening prep altogether just to stay wrapped up with him. He begs me with those puppy eyes that are so difficult to resist.I had to practically shove him off with a laugh just to get dressed and make it down here on time.I was heading toward
The Beta's Forsaken Daughter 78.
Isabella POVThe morning after the welcome banquet, the palace was surprisingly quiet.By the time I woke up, the mess from Lyra's public breakdown had already been cleared away by the night staff. The lower east wing was dead silent, with Blaine and Lyra keeping their doors shut out of sheer embarrassment after being laughed at by half the nobility.With two days left before the wedding ceremony, the heavy banquet planning was finally done. I took advantage of the quiet morning and demanded a few hours away from wedding planners, dressmakers, and endless paperwork.I headed down to the royal bathhouse tucked deep in the lower level of the palace. The room was cut from dark, smooth granite, draped in thick white steam that smelled of fresh eucalyptus, crushed lavender, and warm cedar wood. The private pool was fed directly by natural underground springs, the crystal clear water bubbling gently against the stone edge.After three exhausting days of managing seating politics and keepin
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