Semua Bab ENTANGLED WITH THE CURSED ICE PRINCE : Bab 11 - Bab 20

Lira's POVThe moment I see that message, I already know that it is from Rylan. My chest skips a beat and before I know what is happening my entire body is already trembling with so much fear that my phone slips from my hands. The device hits the floor sharply and the screen shatters.Luna notices what is happening and that is why I explain everything to her. The more I explain, the paler she becomes. By the time I am done, she is already seething so much—talking about how she respected Rylan a lot but he has just disappointed her. But I let her know it seems both brothers are all out to make my life difficult. I do not sleep all through the night. All I do is turn from one side of the bed to the other.Even now, dressed and staring at my reflection in the full-length mirror, I can still see my hands trembling slightly. I am wearing one of the dresses Luna bought—an emerald dress that clings to my body like a second skin, plunging neckline that exposes my cleavage and a slit that runs

Lira's POV"What relationship?" Lucien's voice thunders through the room, his brows knit in confusion, fists clenching in anger. His gaze shifts between Rylan and me, demanding an explanation.Morgan's mouth hangs wide open, her expression unreadable, and her eyes never leave mine.Rylan remains calm, as if he already sensed this scene unfolding before now. He folds his arms across his chest and maintains an intense gaze with Lucien.My chest pounds so loudly I can hear it in my eardrums. I clench the side of my dress tightly as if it’s the only thing holding me together. Finally, Lucien will find out everything tonight."Can. Someone. Tell. Me. What's. Happening. Here," Lucien roars, his frustration palpable.Rylan turns towards Morgan. "Excuse us," he orders, his jaw tight.Morgan’s brows furrow in disbelief, her gaze shifting towards Lucien. Of course, she feels disrespected that Rylan just ordered her to leave, but she knows better than to argue.Lucien clutches her shoulders. "Wa

Lira's POV“It is what it is, dear brother,” I sneer. “Lira and I are dating. She’s the woman I want to spend forever with.”The words spill out of Rylan's lips like he means it. Like this is more than just an arrangement and I won't lie that even it's fake, it's feels good to hear someone claiming me publicly.First, it is the kiss earlier. I am supposed to get angry because he doesn’t even let me grant him permission before he kisses me. But fuck... I find myself loving it, and I am still revelling in it even up to this moment.Rylan's tongue is so soft and sweet that I get lost in it for a moment. My body wants more of it.And now this?I haven’t seen Rylan since I came to the party, but the moment Rylan announces the relationship, he bursts out from his hiding place.The rage in River's eyes couldn’t be more satisfying. Now... this is it. I am totally loving this. I feel like I am benefiting more from this fake relationship than Rylan himself.So I should be more invested in this,

The Next DayLira's POVThe air inside the arena pulses with electricity as we cheer the team, waving the pom-pom in our hands. Dressed in a super tight uniform—red and white—the sir nibbles at my exposed skin.It isn’t a game—it’s just a rehearsal between the team members. There’s a competition between Moonfang and Moon Eclipse college in four months’ time and of course Coach Daniel has ordered the team to start rehearsing immediately.The team are split into two squads—each with six members—red jerseys against white, moving through the scrimmage as Coach Daniel barks out orders from the bench.Lucien, who is dressed in a white jersey, looks at me briefly; his expression darkens before he turns away and wears his helmet; my dear brother is still very angry. I can only hope that he doesn’t tell Beta Hale at this juncture. Mother would be highly disappointed in me if she learns about this.While Rylan, who is dressed in the red jersey, looks at me and smirks before wearing his helmet o

Lira's POVRyker stares into my eyes. “I still love you, Lira.”Of course, I don’t reply immediately. I blink several times—staring at him intensely to see if it’s actually River Grayson in front of me or someone else.Love me?The words sound like a war drum in my ears—ear-ripping and annoying.A surge of irritation and frustration burns through me like molten fire, and his hands in mine suddenly feel like a burden. I yank my hands free from him and spring up to my feet. Scoffing, I take a few steps away from him because staying close to him makes my skin crawl.“Love me?” I repeat, crossing my arms over my chest. “Really? You never loved me, River.”River stands. “I do, Lira,” he says softly.He tries to move closer to me but I stop him with a single flick of my hand. “You do?” I scoff at the nonsense he’s sputtering. “You love me, yet you cheat on me. You sleep with your whore on my birthday and in my room. I’m still traumatised till today and you claim to love me?”He runs his ha