Semua Bab Marked by Fate: Bab 11 - Bab 13

Rose’s Pov“You’re welcome honey…” she said warmly, wrapping her arms tightly around me. The hug was so firm I could barely breathe.“Let her go, Ivy!” Aiden snapped, his voice sharp. “Geez… Can’t you see she’s gasping for air?” I almost laughed at his overprotective tone.“I’m sorry…” Ivy said quickly, stepping back, tucking her hair behind her ears. A soft smile formed on her lips.“ I just got too excited seeing you with Aiden.” she added, holding onto my arms and smiling widely. Her energy was bubbly, and I couldn’t help but smile back.. “My baby!” Fred called out from a few steps away. Ivy squealed and rushed to him, jumping to his embrace and kissing him right in the lips.After a long kiss, Fred wrapped his hand around her waist and said. “The moment we arrived, I ran into the palace looking for you, but I didn’t see you anywhere.”“I’m sorry, love.” Ivy replied, her eyes shining. “I came out to welcome you too but got a little distracted when I saw this beautiful lady w

Rose’s PovI took a deep breath and made my way downstairs, heading toward the dining room. My stomach had been grumbling since I got out of the bath, and now the delicious smells coming from the dining hall were only making it worse. The aroma of the roasted chicken, creamy pasta, and spiced vegetables filled the air, gripping my nose and making me to salivate. I hadn’t eaten anything all day, and at that moment, I felt like I could finish every single dish on the table.As I entered the dining area, the atmosphere was warm and lively. Ivy was the first to notice me. She sat beside Fred, her mate, but immediately she saw me, her attention shifted.“Why did you take so long, Rose?” She asked, her voice filled with so much concern. “I hope nothing happened upstairs?”Her question made both Aiden and Fred pause their meal. They stopped eating and turned their eyes to me, silently waiting for my answer. Their stares made me feel small and awkward. I wasn’t used to this people actually ca