Semua Bab The Alpha Prince's Forbidden Scent : Bab 21 - Bab 26

The scent of rain-soaked earth and pine clung to Kaelen as he strode through the covered walkway connecting his private residence to the main palace. His face was a carefully constructed mask of regal indifference, a shield he was well-versed in employing. Inside, his mind churned with a mixture of guilt and fierce protectiveness. The image of Elara, pale and trembling, haunted him still.He had managed to put her to sleep less than an hour ago, promising her safety, whispering reassurances that felt thin even to his own ears. Every stolen moment with her was a gamble, a dangerous dance on the precipice of ruin. But the thought of relinquishing her, of leaving her to the tender mercies of Damon, was unbearable.Reaching the main palace, he was immediately engulfed in the orchestrated chaos of court life. Courtiers bowed, advisors clamored for his attention, and the air thrummed with whispered agendas. He navigated the throng with practiced ease, nodding, agreeing, and subtly deflectin

The bell above the door of "Robin Architectures" chimed, announcing a visitor. Damon, hunched over blueprints, barely registered it. He was wrestling with a design flaw, one of many plaguing his latest project, a low-income housing complex that was bleeding him dry. He was dangerously close to defaulting on several loans, and the pressure was a crushing weight."Can I help you?" His secretary's voice, laced with an unusual formality, cut through his concentration."I'm here to see Mr. Robin," a deep voice responded. "Inform him that Prince Kaelen is here."Damon's head snapped up. Prince Kaelen? Here? He straightened, a knot of unease tightening in his stomach. He hadn't expected a visit, especially not from Prince Kaelen himself. He smoothed down his rumpled shirt, a desperate attempt to appear presentable."Show him in, immediately," he instructed, his voice tighter than he intended.Kaelen entered the office, his presence filling the small space. How does he appear more imposing ev

The first sound Elara registered as she blinked awake was Kaelen's voice, a low rumble that vibrated through the phone nestled against her ear. "Elara?" he murmured, his voice thick with sleep, or perhaps just the inherent richness of his tone.Panic flared in her chest. Had the call been on all night? She scrambled to sit up, disentangling herself from the surprisingly comfortable guest room sheets. "Kaelen? Is... is the call still on?"A chuckle, warm and intimate, filled her ear. "It is. Or rather, it was. I've been awake for hours, just listening to you breathe. Waiting for you to wake up."Elara's cheeks flushed crimson. Hours? She glanced at the bedside clock. Almost ten. She'd slept far later than she intended. "I'm so sorry. I must have drifted off. I didn't mean to...""Don't apologize," he interrupted, his voice softening. "It was... peaceful. Knowing you were there. I'm currently stood in your garden right now. I wanted to be closer to you while we speak." He paused. "How d