Chapter 33

Isabeau's POV

His intoxicating scent wafts into my nostrils and my body reacts accordingly, a tingle forming in my lower belly.

I take a deep breath, trying to control my heart rate for fear that it'll leap out of my chest. Stellan doesn't seem to notice the internal battle within me as he drops a big book on the table before us.

I take a glance at the title and quickly realize that it's a history book on Lycans and the Lycan kingdom.

“As you should have known from the note I sent yesterday, the competition is divided into 3 parts. And as I already promised to support you through it, I will be handling your training for the intelligence test, while two of my other trusted officials will help you get ready for the other two tests.”

“Okay. Thank you, your Majesty.” I nod without moving.

"Good. Start reading." He says and reclines back into the chair, giving me some much needed space despite how little it is.

At first, I try very hard to focus on the book in front of me, I truly do, but