บททั้งหมดของ Fated Mate: บทที่ 21 - บทที่ 30

After dinner, Hailey and Luna Grace settled down for tea in the cosy living room with nothing to do so Hailey suggested she tell her stories from Duncan’s childhood. Luna Grace agreed and began to share her stories from Duncan’s childhood, her eyes lighting up with each memory.“Duncan was such a mischievous boy,” Luna Grace said with a fond smile. “I remember the time he tried to train a squirrel to be his pet wolf. He was so determined.”Hailey laughed, imagining a young Duncan with a squirrel. “That’s adorable. I can’t picture him like that now.”Luna Grace’s eyes twinkled as she continued. “And when he finally got his wolf, oh, the excitement! He was so proud. I have pictures from those days.”She fetched an old photo album, flipping through pages filled with snapshots of a young, grinning Duncan. Hailey marvelled at each picture, her heart warming at the sight.But then, Luna Grace’s expression shifted, a shadow passing over her face. Hailey noticed and asked gently, “Is somethin

Andrew was lost in thought as he walked through the palace corridors, something about Duncan’s call felt off, nearly bumping into Hailey as he turned a corner.Oh! Andrew, I'm sorry," Hailey said, stepping back. Her gaze grew somewhat narrower as she examined his features. "To be honest, I'm happy I met you. Do you have a moment?"Andrew nodded, curious. "Of course. What's on your mind?"Hailey glanced around before speaking in a lowered voice. "It's about Jane, my bridesmaid and best friend. She's been asking about you. Why haven't you contacted her? I thought...well, is she not your mate?"Andrew sighed, leaning against the wall. "It's complicated, Hailey. With everything that's been going on lately...""You're trying to suppress your wolf's urges?" Hailey guessed, her eyes softening with understanding."Yeah, something along those lines," Andrew said while stroking his hair. "Considering all the chaos we've been dealing with, it just seemed sensible. I didn't want to add more compl

Andrew’s patience finally snapped. With a look of disappointment and anger, he tossed Duncan's car keys onto the ground and stormed off."Andrew! Wait!" Duncan called after him. "How will you get home?"Without turning back, Andrew shouted, "I'd rather walk!"Duncan took a step forward, but Liza's hand on his arm stopped him. Her eyes were wide with fear and something else - a hint of desperation."Duncan, please don't go after him," she pleaded, gripping his arm tightly.Duncan hesitated, torn between his friend and Liza. "But Andrew-""Are you really going to leave me like this?" Liza's voice quivered, cutting him off. "After everything that's happened? Don't you care about me... about us?" She placed a hand on her stomach, emphasizing her point.Duncan's face softened with concern. "Of course I care, Liza. It's just-""Just what?" Liza pressed, her tone sharpening slightly. "Haven't you noticed how Andrew looks at me? The way he talks about me? He doesn't like me, Duncan. He probab

"Pregnancies are different, Luna Grace," Lisa said, her voice trembling slightly. She placed a protective hand over her belly, eyes darting nervously around the table. "I am sure as time goes on, you will sense the baby. If you have doubts or think I am lying, a test could clear things up."Luna Grace's piercing gaze locked onto Lisa. “Nobody said anything about lying unless you have something to tell us?”Duncan frowned. "Mother," he said in a warning tone."Duncan," Luna Grace replied firmly, before turning back to Lisa. "Do you?"Lisa's expression collapsed as her eyes started to well up with tears. Her voice quivered as she surveyed the table. "I do not understand.”“What don’t you understand? It was a simple question.”Lisa's lower lip trembled. "Luna Grace," Lisa began. "What crime have I committed that made you dislike me this much?" She scanned the faces around the table, lingering on each before returning her attention to Luna Grace. Duncan shifted in his chair uneasily, an

The sound of Duncan and Hailey's voices filled the air as they approached the palace, giggling and making small talk. Hailey had just threatened to smear chocolate on Duncan in jest after he had made fun of her for getting it on her blouse. "Do you know you are awfully bad at eating chocolate for someone who claims to love it as much as you do?" Duncan said with a laugh.Hailey chuckled, shaking her head. "Oh, really? You should have seen me when I was a kid. I was a chocolate-eating pro. This is just a minor setback."They were so engrossed in their light-hearted talk that it took them a couple more steps to see Lisa waiting for them outside the palace. Her expression was irritated, and her arms were folded across her chest.They immediately stopped laughing at the sight of her. Ignoring the tension in the air, Duncan smiled and moved forward to greet her with a sweet tone "Hey, Baby," he extended his arm to embrace her. But her eyes blazed with wrath as she shoved him hastily away.