"I was in the process of cleaning," Yifa responded, her voice trembling with fear. She couldn't help but feel a deep sense of dread about what was about to unfold. The expression on Killian 's face was entirely unfamiliar to her. It displayed a dangerous and intense anger that sent shivers down her spine. The waves of his fury were palpable, radiating off him in waves.Killian fought hard to control his temper, restraining himself from lashing out at the woman standing before him. His anger had been building up since the heated confrontation with his superiors earlier, and now this intruder had the audacity to invade his personal space. It wasn't just any intrusion that enraged him; it was the fact that her impure hands had dared to touch something as sacred as Ginni 's picture.He had made a conscious effort to separate his personal life from his duties and responsibilities as a king. In order to achieve this, he had been trying to forget about the person who stirred up a whirlwind o

Derek settled onto the bench in the palace garden, stating, "I'm aware she isn't my soulmate." Killian accompanied him to the garden, engaging in a conversation about Elena and Derek 's perplexing attraction towards her. Derek presumed that his brother had brought him here to have a heartfelt discussion rather than focusing on their destination. Deep down, Derek longed to see Elena , but he also cherished this opportunity to connect with his brother.With a multitude of uncertainties and unanswered questions swirling within him, Derek harbored the desire to confide in someone. He yearned for a compassionate listener, someone who could provide clarity, and above all, his family's reassurance that everything would eventually be fine.Seated beside his younger brother, Killian inquired, "How can you be so sure?" Observing Derek 's contentment in being by his side, he too experienced a sense of joy, finding solace in momentarily forgetting his own troubles and confusion. Simultaneously, h

Killian stood on the verge of tears, his mind engulfed in a whirlwind of confusion and despair. Overwhelmed by the events that had unfolded, he found himself at a loss for where to begin or how to convey the truth.Observing Killian 's hesitance and the muddled expression on his face, the Elderly approached with concern etched on his features. "What troubles you, young King?" he gently inquired, his voice filled with compassion and understanding.Drawing in a shaky breath, Killian mustered the courage to speak, his anxiety evident as he nervously bit his lower lip. "It's the rogue," he started, his voice trembling under the weight of stress."Please, go on," the Elderly encouraged, his eyes fixed on Killian , eager to unravel the entire story. He had known the young King since his childhood, witnessing the joy that once radiated from him. Despite the constant pressures exerted by his father to mature quickly, Killian 's mother, Queen Elizabeth, had shielded him from the darkness, ensu

Every day followed the same monotonous routine for the pair. The first rays of sunlight would awaken Killian , accompanied by Yifa 's gentle calls urging him to rise and prepare for the day ahead. However, unbeknownst to Yifa , Killian had already been awake for quite some time, plagued by a barrage of unanswered questions that prevented him from slipping into a deep slumber.In his heart, Killian held a growing suspicion that Yifa 's claims of them being mates were fabricated. The absence of meaningful communication and her apparent disinterest in discussing their shared experiences reinforced this doubt. Yifa 's behavior seemed as though nothing of significance had occurred between them, yet fleeting glimpses of anguish and remorse occasionally flickered in her eyes. Killian yearned to believe that these emotions stemmed from an affection she had developed for him, but deep down, he knew that it was more likely a reflection of her realization that his feelings were not reciprocat

In defiance of Killian 's instructions to summon another guard to accompany Yifa to the recent King, Jacob adamantly insisted on staying by her side. Though Jacob remained silent, Yifa sensed his concern for her as she caught him stealing glances at her from the corner of his eyes. It warmed her heart to know that someone like Jacob cared about her, yet she couldn't shake the guilt of harboring feelings that should have been reserved solely for her true mate.Regrettably, her true mate did not reciprocate her affections. Yifa had long accepted the reality that Killian held an aversion towards her, for reasons she couldn't quite fathom, though she had her suspicions lurking in the depths of her mind. Despite her concerns about the potential consequences Jacob might face, she yearned for a moment of selfishness, desiring someone to provide solace for her even at the expense of another's punishment. Just this once, she craved the presence of a companion by her side."Are you absolutely c