บททั้งหมดของ [Unwanted love serie1]Arranged Marriage To The Lycan Monster: บทที่ 111 - บทที่ 120

Chapter 112REGINALDI stood near the entrance, watching the last of the council members file out. Elder after elder stopped to speak with me. Pretending to be friendly, asking about my health, my plans and how my relationship with Leone is going.What they really wanted was access, way to get close to my brother. To influence him through me."Lord Reginald, perhaps we could have dinner sometime? Discuss pack business?""Lord Reginald, I have a proposal that might interest you. Something that could benefit both of us.""Lord Reginald, your brother seems so busy lately. Maybe you could pass along a message for me?"It was exhausting. All of them grasping desperate to gain favour with the Lycan by going through me."I will consider it," I responded to yet another request. My standard answer when I wanted someone to leave me alone.The elder bowed and walked away, finally giving me space to breathe.I turned to head back inside when something caught my eye. Movement near the tree line, t

Chapter 114LEONEI had walked into the palace grounds quietly. My mind was elsewhere on my mistress. The woman I planned to bring into the palace tonight. The woman who would make me forget about the disaster that was my marriage.She had agreed to meet me to discuss a position in the palace. A convenient excuse to have her close and available whenever I needed her.The garden was on my route. A shortcut to the servants' quarters where I would find her.That was when I saw them.Reginald and Seraphina standing close together. Too close. His hands on her body in places they should not be.I stopped, watched and waited to see what they would do.Reginald's hand was beneath her dress and in between her thighs. Seraphina was frozen against him. Her face a mixture of shock and something else I could not quite read.Neither of them had noticed me yet. Too caught up in whatever moment they were having.I cleared my throat loudly.They both jerked. Reginald's hands flew away from Seraphina l

Chapter 116CASSIANI wanted to kiss her.The thought hit me with such force that I almost acted on it. Almost closed the distance between us and pressed my lips to hers.But I stopped myself, barely.This was wrong. She was married to the Lycan. I had no right to these feelings. No right to want her the way I did.My hands were still on her wrist. Her face was still inches from mine. Her cheeks flushed the same red I knew mine were.I opened my mouth to say what, I did not know. To break the tension or even acknowledge what was happening.The door opened.We both jerked back creating distance so quickly it was almost comical.Sussane walked in carrying a tray of refreshments. She did not seem to notice anything unusual. Just set the tray down on the table and turned to Seraphina."My lady, I brought some tea and biscuits. Thought you might be hungry.""Thank you, Sussane. That was very thoughtful."My heart was still racing. I focused on taking slow breaths. On appearing normal.Suss

Chapter 118SERAPHINAThe corridor erupted into chaos at Carter's words.Elders who had been watching silently suddenly had opinions. Loud ones. All of them talking at once."Carter is right. The girl has every right to speak.""She has no experience. No knowledge. She should stay silent.""Knowledge comes from listening. She clearly listened better than some of you.""This is ridiculous. We cannot let a werewolf dictate pack policy.""She is not dictating anything. She voiced an opinion and that is all. What is the fucking big deal about that?"The arguments grew louder and more heated. Elders took turn choosing sides; some were supporting Carter while the others were backing Voss and Eileen. The board was dividing right in front of me.Rowan leaned close. His voice barely a whisper. "Study the dynamics. See who aligns with whom. Use this to your advantage."Then he was gone slipping away before anyone noticed.I stood there watching, memorising faces, names, who shouted the loudest

Chapter 120LEONE'S POV"She is getting cocky."The words came out harsher than I intended. But they were true. Seraphina was changing. She was becoming bolder and more defiant.I did not like it.Reginald was still staring after her. His eyes following her retreating form down the corridor. That stupid smile still on his face."The confidence looks good on her though. It makes her more interesting.""Interesting is not what I need from her. Obedience is.""She obeyed eventually. She sat down and ate with us.""After arguing and challenging me in front of you. That is not acceptable."Reginald shrugged and turned back to face me. "It is probably just pregnancy hormones. It is making her emotional and Irrational. It will pass once the baby is born."I wanted to believe that. Wanted to think this was temporary. A phase that would end.But something told me it was more than that. She was learning fast, adapting and finding ways to push back without crossing lines that would get her punis