As I stared at her, her eyes flickered."Why are you delivering my meal today? Where's Simon?" Sebastian asked, looking puzzled.Julie quickly walked to his side and said in an extremely flattering tone, "Your Majesty, Simon suddenly didn't feel well, so I'm temporarily replacing him to serve your meal.""I see," Sebastian's gaze lingered on Julie's face, and he continued, "You look exceptionally beautiful today.""Thank you for your compliment," Julie blushed."But your makeup today is too garish and doesn't match the pale yellow dress you're wearing," Sebastian continued to critique.Julie's smile instantly disappeared. She stared with bewildered eyes, continuously nodding, "I understand.""Are you of age yet?" Sebastian asked Julie."Almost, I'll be of age by September in the second half of the year," Julie replied attentively."Ah, that's soon. I wish you all the best in finding a partner once you come of age," Sebastian's implication was clear: even if you're almost of age, I'm n

Alpha King's POV"Rita, your bracelet is beautiful. Can I take a closer look?" I grabbed Rita's outstretched wrist, and a subtle chamomile fragrance wafted from it. Her delicate face turned beet red, and she shyly looked down, whispering her thanks. Everyone at the table put down their cutlery and turned their attention to admire Rita's ruby bracelet with its elegant color and cute shape.I glanced at Charlotte out of the corner of my eye. She was intently eating her foie gras. She hadn't said a word throughout the meal, nor had she raised her head. Her indifference annoyed me. Ever since that Friday night three weeks ago, she had been avoiding me. That weekend, I picked a few roses and had them sent to her room, but she didn't appreciate it and stayed in her room all day. On weekdays, I occasionally crossed paths with her outside her office, and she always acted like she hardly knew me. I had never experienced such humiliation, so I responded by adopting an even more arrogant attitud

Sebastian's POVI woke up in the soft moonlight. The room was bathed in a silvery glow. The shadows of trees danced on the walls.In the embrace of my mate, I found the peace I had lost for so long.Snuggled against my mate, I found that elusive peace once more. The events of this night were etched deep into my memory, every detail as bright as the full moon. While others avoided my presence as the moon rose, Charlotte had conquered her fears. She had bravely walked to me, and with her unwavering presence, her embrace was like a lifeline. No longer relying on Olivia's elixirs, no longer suffering from amnesia. When the full moon rose, I stood unharmed, a victory I hadn't known in two years.My eyes fell on the young woman nestled beside me, just coming of age. Bathed in the gentle moonlight, she exuded an almost divine radiance. She, a beauty rivaling the heavens. She was not my curse; she was my redemption.Her chest rose and fell with steady breaths. A serene and calming aura envelo

"Don't do this, it's working hours," I tried to push him away, but he stood firm as a mountain."This is my castle, and I determine your working hours," he chuckled, his left hand wrapping around my waist. Even through the thin layer of fabric, I could feel the heat of his palm.His right hand gently lifted my chin, leaning in. I closed my eyes, ready for our second kiss.Then, a series of knocks shattered the romantic atmosphere.Sebastian and I separated, his brow furrowing with irritation."Who the hell is it?" He muttered."Miss Charlotte, it's me, Casey. I've brought all the ledgers you asked for," Gamma Casey's voice came from outside the door."Alright," I said, opening the door. Casey stood outside, holding a stack of tall ledgers. She glanced up at Sebastian, her eyes wide with shock."Sorry, Alpha King, I didn't know you were here too," she said nervously.Sebastian nodded in her direction, waved her aside, and then left my office.Casey followed his departure with her gaze

He fell into a silence for a moment, as if lost in thought, his mind wandering to other matters."Sebastian, would you do it?" I asked softly, cautiously. He had been silent for a while, and I was afraid I might have touched a nerve.He let out a quiet sigh and shook his head. "I'm afraid I can't. A month ago, I sent someone to the Crescent Tribe to investigate your mother's death discreetly. They found no evidence linking her death to Alpha Morgan."I pulled my hand away from his, took a couple of steps back, and looked at him with teary eyes, choking on my words. "Do you believe me?"His face showed a hint of regret as he responded, "I believe every word you've said. But with only your testimony and no physical evidence, I have no grounds to prosecute him. Alpha Morgan had already cleaned up all the evidence and paid off everyone in the tribe before I sent my people to investigate. Now they're all singing the same tune, claiming your mother died of natural causes and that her body w