Semua Bab Silent Howls: Bab 71 - Bab 80

Liora’s P.O.V. King’s woman! The words echoed in my ears, sharp and disorienting. My fingers slipped completely from Cassian’s hands, the warmth I had been clinging to vanishing in an instant. I stared at Scarlett again, literally looked at her this time. She stood tall and radiant under the chandeliers, perfectly at ease in the lycan palace. Her beauty was effortless, her confidence practiced. The way Alpha Dorian spoke to her, the pride in her voice—it all painted a picture no one needed to explain. I suddenly felt… misplaced! Like, I had walked into a story already written, where my name was added recently, scribbled in the margins. I was still wearing the title of Luna, yet for the first time since arriving at the capital, the palace felt overwhelming. I needed to go out before it could crush me under its weight. Forcing myself to breathe, I cleared my throat and turned slightly to catch the attention of a nearby maid. My voice came out softer than I intended it to be. “

Liora’s P.O.V.“Scarlett has no relationship with King Cassian.”Stacy read the message out loud, her voice clear as these words glowed on his phone’s screen. We were sitting side by side on the bed, both of us staring at the device as if it held some final verdict.Damon’s name was displayed on the top, the confirmation short and direct. Stacy bumped my shoulder slightly and smiled.“See? You were worrying for nothing. Damon himself has confirmed it now.”I nodded, but the tightness in my chest didn’t ease. Everything pointed to the same conclusion. Scarlett wasn’t a threat. Cassian wasn’t hiding a secret. But last night’s tension didn’t end here. Peace refused to settle inside me. Somewhere deep in the back of my mind, a quiet voice kept screaming that something was surely off, that there was more beneath the surface.Unaware of the storm brewing inside me, Stacy put her phone away and stretched comfortably.“By the way, I got a really cool room at the end of the King’s wing.” She

Liora’s P.O.V.Goddess, how could he say something like that?Cassian was staring at me like I was the only person in the entire world. It wasn’t that I saw him closer for the first time, but my brain shut off while I admired this exceptional creation of gods. My heart raced as his intense ocean-blue eyes locked onto mine. The bit of dark hair that fell in front of them did nothing to shield me from their piercing gaze. I stuttered, unable to voice my thoughts properly. And that was the fault of my freaking gorgeous king, whose muscular figure screamed sex and pure masculinity.“O-Oh, yess. I-I want to s-share something with you.”Cassian’s eyes lit up with interest, the fire in them making me clench my thighs helplessly as he stood, his tall figure towering over me.“Anything specific on your mind, little fawn?” He whispered huskily. “I would like to know your preferences.”Gosh! I forced my mind to come up with an excuse to continue, but it closed its services completely. Luckily,

Liora’s P.O.V.My mouth instantly turned bitter to see Scarlett as she confidently appeared beside Dorian, like she belonged there.Dressed flawlessly, she held a bouquet of colorful flowers that looked like they had been plucked moments ago. With an easy grace, she leaned forward and placed them into the vase at the center of the table, adjusting their stems until they sat upright. Her smile was contagious as she spoke cheerfully.“These fresh flowers are for you, Aunt. I know you love them.”Gisele, Cassian’s stepmother, smiled warmly at Scarlett. “Thanks for the flowers. You always take care of my preferences, dear.”I felt a sudden twinge of being overshadowed, Scarlett’s natural ease and polished conversation making her seem effortlessly at home. My fingers fidgeted with the folds of my dress as I tried to figure out my next move, carefully not to let my nerves show.At that moment, Scarlett’s attention shifted. She turned to me, gasping, a flicker of fear crossing her face. S

Cassian’s P.O.V.“Perfect!”That was the first word that came into my mind the moment my gaze fell on Liora. She descended the grand staircase, each step slow and deliberate, radiating elegance and authority. Blue velvet against the soft glow of chandeliers… It was simply breathtaking. Since the day I had seen her in Magnus’s office, she had changed, growing out of misery in the best way possible. I couldn’t stop falling for her, harder and deeper with every passing day. And my mind…it wasn't able to rest. The servants informed me that Gisele had sent this gown for the banquet. I really didn’t want Liora to wear it, as I had trust issues with my stepmom. My family was a nest of snakes, everyone more venomous than the last. I hated the fact that my little fawn was surrounded by those monsters.Warg growled, protective and restless, urging me to save our fragile mate from every evil of the royal world. This place was crawling with polite people who wouldn’t blink before stabbing you i