Semua Bab ENTANGLED WITH THE CURSED ICE PRINCE : Bab 31 - Bab 40

Rylan’s POV“Right? Be careful, Nerissa. Don’t push me—don’t make me do something that would not only strip your son of his place… but strip you of your crown.”The words hang in the air like a thunderstorm about to break. No one is talking. No one is breathing. Just two powerful Alpha wolves staring at each other like they want to rip themselves apart. Nerissa grips the sides of her robe tightly like it’s the only thing keeping her from attacking her husband.That statement. It’s almost unbelievable. This is the first time Father has ever talked to Nerissa like this. She is his everything—the woman who made him king—and he would forever be grateful to her.My eyes narrow in confusion… why would he talk to her in such a manner? Does he know everything River did? Does he know how Nerissa has been covering up for him? I think he does, because that’s the only practical reason that explains the statement.Nerissa laughs—cold and wicked. Then she climbs down from the platform. “My Alpha… y

Lira's POVThe drive to the Stormfang Pack is silent—cold and suffocating. I don’t know what the fuck is wrong with everyone.From the front mirror, I see that Rylan’s eyes are a bit dull—almost sick—but he keeps his focus on the road. I don’t know what the hell is wrong with me either. When he talks, I’m angry. But when he’s quiet, I’m worried.Lucien’s jaw is tight, his nostrils flaring like he’s angry for reasons I can’t place. His temper is unquestionable; he slips from excitement to rage too quickly.Eva just stares out of the window, shrinking into herself like she wants to vanish from the car.And me?I’m bored to death, and the nausea is killing me. I hate traveling—especially like this.As if Rylan senses what’s going through my head, his hand hovers over the car player, and suddenly loud music reverberates through the car. A popular Beyoncé song.“Who rules the world?”“Girls! Girls!” I scream, throwing my hands into the air and swaying to the music.I grab Eva’s shoulders a

Lira’s POVMy heart clenches painfully.A ten-year-old? Oh… yes, this is the height of it all. Shame, Lira. Shame!My eyes narrow as I stare at him in disbelief. Is he kidding or something? He kisses me. He touches me. I think he loves it… no, he should love it. But it’s just to prove a ridiculous fact? Oh… sure, I’ve been stupid enough to fall for him.How can he say that?I scan his expression, searching for the glimpse of the man who touched me like I mattered some minutes ago… but I don’t see him. All I see is a heartless and selfish man who’ll go to any lengths just to prove he’s right.At this point, I want to call off the damn bet—to show him I’m not someone he can just push around. But that would only strengthen his claims that I’m already falling for him.But then… why am I even attracted to him? He’s arrogant, heartless, selfish… and honestly, he should be the last person on earth my body and heart react to.I manage a small smile and push myself off the wall. “Really?” I sn

Lira’s POVCarefully, I tuck my mom in bed; she has fallen asleep while we were talking. I step out of the room and click the door shut.Just beside it is Eva’s room. I twist the door open and she is asleep too. I’m disappointed and bored to death.How does everyone sleep so easily except me?I hardly sleep at night, let alone in the afternoon.I move towards my room and throw on training pants and a camisole. I need to train. My wolf might be weak, but my body is strong.I started training as far back as high school so I could stand up to Chloe and her minions who often bullied me. Most times they won against me, but I made sure not to make it easy for them.I step out of the room and walk towards Mother’s training academy just beside the mansion.Inside, the academy is empty of course, because her trainees don’t come around on weekends. But at the end of the room, I see a solid figure—bare chest—throwing punches brutally at the dummies as if the object offended him in the past.My b

Lira’s POV“Was that what he told you? He didn’t go abroad to study. He was banished for committing a grave crime of molesting a maid.”I stare at him but it seems I can’t see him. I strain my ears but it seems I can’t hear him. This can’t happen. No. I shake my head at the sheer absurdity of his words. Rylan can be everything but definitely not a molester. From the little time we’ve spent together, he has proven to be more decent than that.“What did you say?” I ask, my voice barely audible because there’s a huge lump hanging in my throat. I’m truly expecting him to deny it or tell me I heard wrongly.“He raped a maid named Eva and Father exiled him for it as punishment,” River repeats, his voice firm and believable. A voice in my head tells me not to believe him. I’ve seen their feuds, the fact that the two brothers hate each other, and that’s why I won’t believe him. But then… that is a grave sin. Would River stoop so low to lie so plainly?“I don’t believe you.” I scoff bitterly.