Semua Bab My sister’s mate became my forbidden love.: Bab 21 - Bab 30

Lila’s POVFor two nights, I couldn’t sleep.The truth burned inside me, but fear kept me quiet.If I was wrong, Luna Victoria would destroy me. She already hated me, and accusing her husband’s personal doctor without solid proof would only make things worse.I had to tell Adrian.That very evening finally arrived, approaching him, and finding him in solitary in the training yard. Adrian stood frozen in one place, arms clasped behind his back, looking away into the distance. I tried softly, “Adrian.”He turned lazily toward me. “Lila? What is it?” I hesitated even more, clammy palms and a heart beating hard. “I have something to tell you.” His gaze sharpened. “What is it?”I steeled myself and breathed deep. “Your father … and Dr. Merek.” His jaw clenched slightly. “Go on.” And I told him all. From seeing the herb in the Alpha's tonic to seeing the little vial stuck in the doctor's drawer. I remember sneaking into the infirmary, overhearing their subdued exchange. Described how

Lila’s POVThe mourning fires had barely cold before the chaos rang out in the palace. Luna Victoria stood before the assembled pack, her sorrow now replaced with fury."This is what I tried to warn you about,” she said in a loud and clear voice. “I said that if anything happened to my mate after she touched him, she would pay the price."Instantly, all eyes turned to me, and I wished the earth would open up and swallow me. My throat constricted and my breathing stopped. I wanted to open my mouth and defend myself but I knew that would only make matters worse and give Victoria another reason to hate me even moreThough at this point, I do not think this woman needs me to do anything so she can hate me. Just breathing the same air as her makes her hate me to the core."Just a moment, Luna, please," Adrian stepped forward to defend me. Wearing a firm expression, his gaunt face showed evidence of sleepless nights and strain on his eyes. "You know for certain this was not her doing; the d

Lila's POV"She has cursed our Alpha, they say she is the one who brought the blight upon the household," one villager whispered. “I heard she had a hand in the death of Alpha Daniel.” "She should've been executed: but alpha Adrian wnd lady Sophia begged for her life," another voice chimed in. The palace had stopped being a home; it was now a heavy cage, choked with grief and resentment under the disapproving gaze hanging above from the silent ones.Adrian was busy. Hardly having seen much of one another since the day he'd saved me from execution, his days now belonged to coronation preparations, elder summoning, warrior meetings, and duties taken on from his father. I had no sympathy to offer him. Having lost a father and his mother, now becoming an enemy to a woman he defended, he needed no extra burden. And the Luna already made it known that anyone who befriends me will be another foe added to her list. But I so missed him. I missed him being around, his scent, his voice.

Lila’s POV “Lila?” Sophia's voice cut through the sounds around me. “You look rather pale. Are you sure you feel alrightI blinked, squinted, and tried to bring my vision into focus. “I'm fine,” I replied, plastering on a smile. “Just a bit tired that's all.”Sophia's brows furrowed. “That has been your excuse since this morning. You look like you are about to collapse. Whats wrong with you Lila? Talk to me.” “I'll be fine.” I repeated under my breath and distanced myself from all further questioning.To me, this courtyard under me seems tilting, such howling from the wolves in celebration and murmurings of conversations somewhere distant. I held my cloak tightly upon my body and whizzed into the shadows, past servants clearing the plates, and guards at the eastern gates. My breaths were shallow and uneven and my legs felt like I was running in mud. A wave of nausea hit me as I reached the corridor leading to my room. Closing my eyes, I leaned against this wall, cold.Something j

Victoria's POV I summoned Healer Kellan to the eastern wing at dawn , instructing the maids to prepare Lila's room, while I directed Lila to stay there. I would corner her this time.With an even deeper bow, Kellan had entered, and in this hushed tone, he said, "Luna, I received your message. You mentioned someone is ill?" "Yeah," I said with smooth voice, "Lila. She says she's only tired, but she looks half-dead. I want you to examine her properly." He paused. "Do you want me to inform the Alpha?""No!" I snapped. "There's no reason to trouble him. Just do as I say." He nodded and followed me down the muted hall toward Lila's room, his footsteps offset by the wandered murmur of maIDs, all of whom tried hard to avoid staring at such a spectacle although almost all of them knew pretty well that such an enthralling show would draw the attention of practically everyone.There I found Lila posted at the window with what appeared to be a trance; she seemed to be staring like a caged bi