All Chapters of My Mate Chose My Best Friend, So His Uncle Claimed Me: Chapter 151 - Chapter 160

For a while, neither of us spoke. There was simply no need to.My fingers remained tangled in his hair while Lucretius continued holding me close, his cheek pressed against my stomach as if he could somehow hear the future we had been dreaming about moments ago.A family. Our pup. A home waiting for us in the Golden Eclipse Pack.For the first in a very long while, the future didn't seem frightening anymore. It felt attainable and real.My fingers slowly brushed through his hair again. "You really want that, don't you?" I asked softly. Lucretius lifted his gaze toward me. "Our family?" The look he gave me answered everything.It was longing. Pure and unguarded. It was the kind he rarely allowed others to see."More than anything," he said.My chest tightened immediately. Because somehow, hearing him say it aloud made everything feel far more real.A small smile tugged at my lips before I lowered my head and pressed a kiss against his forehead. And that I saw him gradually melting fro

By the time Lucretius and I left the guest chamber, the Autumn Moon Banquet had already begun.We were late. Not terribly late, but late enough for the ballroom to have already settled into the rhythm of music, wine, laughter, and whispers.And perhaps, that was better.Father and Enoch had gone ahead of us earlier to observe the situation first after they fetched us to our chamber. At least, that was what Father said. As for Enoch, I was quite certain he only agreed because he wanted to see Marcelo before I did.That was exactly why I had stopped him before we parted ways."Enoch," I had warned him, my voice low but firm as he adjusted the cuffs of his formal coat, looking far too composed for someone I knew very well.He glanced at me. "What?""Do not punch Marcelo to death."He stared at me for a moment. Then, his brows slowly lifted as if I had just offended him. "I know how to control myself."I gave him a look. He looked away first.That alone answered enough."Enoch."A sigh es

The conversation around our little circle had finally begun flowing naturally. At least, as naturally as it could after I practically invited myself into it.A few of the ladies had relaxed enough to laugh at my remarks. Others were still cautiously observing me, likely trying to decide whether I was dangerous, scandalous, or simply strange. Perhaps, all three. I was in the middle of listening to Lady Cordelia complain about her fiancé's obsession with hunting when the atmosphere around us shifted. It was subtle at first and it was the kind of change most people wouldn't notice immediately.The conversation died one voice at a time until nothing remained. The hairs at the back of my neck rose. Slowly, I lowered the champagne glass from my lips.I didn't need to turn around. Because somehow, I already knew. My fingers tightened slightly around the stem of the glass before relaxing again. Across from me, one of the younger noblewomen looked visibly uncomfortable. Another glanced away

Everyone rose, including me. The ballroom bowed as one as the sea of nobles lowered their heads before their rulers. Then, the monarchs descended.Claude looked every bit the Alpha King, looking composed, powerful, and effortlessly commanding. Beside him walked Rachelle, looking radiant, elegant, and dangerous. The air of the General was still within her and was mixed with her Luna Queen aura.The entire ballroom watched their arrival. They were the current rulers of the Waevalon Kingdom. Every eye followed them. Every noble expected them to begin greeting dignitaries, acknowledge the influential houses, mingle with aristocrats, and fulfill the duties expected of monarchs.Rachelle's gaze immediately found me. Oh, no... I knew that look. It was the exact same one she wore whenever she was about to create chaos.I found Lucretius' gaze across the crowds and had the same look as me. We both know what was bound to happen as I caught him sighing and pinching the bridge of his nose. I coul

A ripple of laughter lingered around the table. Lady Cordelia was still fanning herself dramatically while several noblewomen had completely abandoned any attempt to hide their amusement.Meanwhile, the subject of the conversation was finally reaching his limit. I noticed it before anyone else. Perhaps, because I knew him too well.Across the ballroom, Lucretius suddenly stopped pretending to pay attention to the officers surrounding him. Commander Blitzard was speaking. At least, I assumed he was.Because my husband wasn't listening. Not anymore. His gaze remained fixed on me. Completely and dangerously.One of the commanders followed his line of sight before groaning loudly. "Oh, for the love of the Moon Goddess." Several officers immediately laughed. Another slapped Lucretius on the shoulder and told him, "Go."A second one rolled his eyes. "Please."A third pointed directly toward me. "Your wife is right there."The surrounding officers looked thoroughly exasperated. Meanwhile