ELODIE'S POVI froze on the spot, with eyes widened in horror and still trying to process what was going on as Alastair's lips played with mine. All of a sudden, I went out of breath, and my chest tightened. I tried to push him away, but I couldn't move my arms. My whole body felt numb. His arms circled my waist and squeezed me even closer.I can't breathe. I can't fucking breathe. No. I need to push him away. I have to...A hand out of nowhere grabbed me and pulled me away from Alastair's grip. The first thing that snapped me back to reality was the hard punch that was sent right to Alastair's face, which had him hurling to the ground. I could finally breathe again. I looked up to see who was holding me close, and it was none other than Khoas.His red eyes blazed in rage as they scowled at Alastair, who was still trying to get up from the floor. Fear gripped me, seeing how deadly his eyes had become."Your... Majesty...""Lock this bastard in the dungeon. I will deal with him later,"

ELODIE'S POVAs I walked down the aisle with my father as my escort, all eyes fell on me. The heavy, pearl one-shoulder mermaid wedding dress brought out the elegance and boldness I wanted, unlike the plain ball dress that Eloise had ruined.The entire Kingdom was present, the atmosphere buzzing with excitement. This marriage ceremony was the most anticipated of the century. Everyone was eager to see the woman who had finally won the Lycan King over.With each step down the aisle, I felt the weight of the past and the future converging. My first gaze landed on Alastair with bandages around his head and bruises on his face. Did Khoas do this to him? No, I'm sure that isn't the case.My mother and Eloise were both trying to keep poker faces, but I could already see and feel the anger eating them up on the inside. Eloise was on the verge of letting out a frustrating cry while my Mom tried to calm her down. My father wasn't an exception. As we got closer to where the King was, he muttered

**ELODIE'S POV** As I was led to the King's chamber, I kept reciting those words in my head. It was the only way to keep my racing heart calm. I was now putting on a robe that hid what I was wearing inside. When we got to the King's chamber, all the maids disappeared. I let out a deep breath and entered. His chamber was bigger than mine, and everything used to furnish it was grey. There wasn't anything extraordinary, and believe me, I'm not even surprised. Almost then, the door of the bathroom opened, and he stepped out. The instant my eyes landed on him, they widened greatly at the sight before me. There he was standing, half-naked with only a towel wrapped around his thin waist. A hard gulp went down my throat as my eyes traveled from his waist up to the bar of chocolate any other person would refer to as abs. It went further to his perfectly built chest before getting to his wet curly hair, which dangled dangerously on his forehead. My heart tripped off again and started beating

ELODIE'S POV By the time the royal stylist was done, I exuded beauty, perfection, and confidence. Exactly what I needed to meet my family. I needed to show them that the Elodie they all knew was dead! I stepped out of my chamber only to find His Majesty already waiting for me. "Let's go," he held my hand and led me to the Limousine waiting for us outside. He opened the door for me, and I entered. "Don't you think you're forgetting something, My Queen?" he demanded the moment he entered from the other side. I gaped at him in pure confusion. He leaned close and whispered in my ear, "You still haven't decided what to call me... Blue." His eyes traveled down to my lips before looking into my eyes. "Blue? Seriously?" I scoffed. "Yes. That's my nickname for you. Your breathtaking eyes and hair..." He ran his finger through my hair, tucking some strands behind my ear. "Blue," he called in a low, rasped tone, and my heart thumped. "Why are you calling me in that tone? You're creeping m

ELODIE'S POV "Thank you for coming to see us today, my child. We're going to miss you so much, but know that the door is always open for you, anytime." My mother held my hand and squeezed them lovingly, a soft smile on her lips."Always be happy and behave," my father remarked. I glared at the two of them before forcing a smile. "I will, Mother, Father.""Your Majesty, thank you for gracing us with your presence today. Please, always keep my princess happy. She has gone through a lot. All she needs right now is someone who will shower her with unconditional love."I snorted to myself. These people should join the film industry already. They would become amazing actors."You don't have to remind me of that," His Majesty began. He circled my waist and pulled me to himself. "I love Elodie more than anything. Her happiness is my top priority."Wow, even His Majesty."We will get going." He held my hand, and we headed outside."Bye, my dear. Take care of yourself, okay?!"I ignored my mot