Discarded by the Alpha, Claimed by the Cursed Lycan king 의 모든 챕터: 챕터 11 - 챕터 20

Lora's POV My eyes blinked repeatedly before it finally opened wide. The sounds in the room made me sit up fast. My heart pounded as I looked at the strangers moving around. Among all those faces, only Jane looked like someone I knew."My lady, are you all right?" she said in a soft voice tinged with worry. "What is happening here? Where am I?" I asked, my brow creased in confusion.She gave a small smile and came closer towards me. She took my arm in her gentle grip and guided me to the chair before the mirror."These are the ones who will help you get ready, my lady," she explained."Ready for what?" I asked again. I felt embarrassed. I hated asking servants about palace ways. I should have known about them before I got here. "I am sorry. I truly do not know how any of this goes."She retorted with a light smile. "No need to fret, my lady. We are here to serve you," she said. "We filled the bathtub while you slept. Just let us know when you're ready. "I paused a while, letting h

LORA'S POV I had been in class since morning, and my feet already ached from all the lessons Queen Amy ordered me to take. She said it would help me understand how things worked in the palace.Never once in my life did I think I’d end up among royals. My father, even as the alpha of our pack, never told me anything about this agreement between the two palaces. Sometimes, I wonder if he even planned to send me here as a tribute.When my last class ended, I decided to walk through the garden for some fresh air. Queen Amy had appointed Daniella as my personal maid. I had grown used to Jane’s company, but it seemed she had her own duties in another part of the palace now.As we walked, I noticed how different the palace was from what people whispered about in town. It wasn’t as cold or cruel as the rumors said. In truth, it was beautiful. If not for my own foolish decision, maybe staying here wouldn’t be bad. All I needed was to stay unseen, like I’d always been. “You can go now, Danie

LORA’S POVI shut my eyes and breathed out slowly. The tension left my body little by little. I had been scared that the Queen would call my name, but now I could breathe again. I was safe, at least for tonight.Oliver, a gorgeous-looking and confident woman, looked very happy when her name was chosen. She stood up from her seat, bowed to the Queen, and left the dining room with her head up. The other women looked at one another. Some looked jealous, while others looked relieved, but no one said what they truly felt.I kept my face calm so no one would notice me. The room filled again with quiet talk, but now the whispers were about Oliver and what would happen to her tonight. I slowly stood up and asked to leave. I needed to be alone.Once I was back in my room, I locked the door and leaned against it. I tried to calm my thoughts. Life in the palace was dangerous. Every small action could change everything. I needed to stay careful.I walked toward the window and looked outside. The

JASPER'S POVI woke up with my head still feeling dizzy and weak. Memories of what happened last night came back to me in bits. It still felt strange and unreal, but the woman sleeping peacefully beside me was a proof that everything last night took place. I didn’t know why my body went into heat when it wasn’t even the season for it. But each time I get near her, something inside me burns strong and wakes every fiber of desire in me. I suddenly remembered how rough I was last night. I checked her pulse immediately to make sure she was sleeping and not dead. When I felt it, I let out a deep breath seeing she was alive. Thank the MoonGoddess.The bruises on her skin showed I had been too harsh. A pang of panic shot through me. Though she was breathing fine, but I worried she might not last the day.I took my robe and covered myself. When I looked in the mirror, I saw that my cloak potion had stopped working. My long black hair had changed to its original golden color. My long gold

JASPER'S POV I went straight to the main palace and sat on my throne. The weight of my duty settled on me as I waited for them to arrive. The hall was wide and grand, filled with paintings showing the kingdom’s past, lit by the golden light from the chandeliers which shone on the clean marble floors. The air felt heavy with silence and anticipation and I couldn't help but think about Lora again. Her family had always caught my attention in my investigations. From what I had learned, they never cared much for her. They treated her more like a servant than family. They used her kindness and made her do arduos tasks. The memory of it alone made my chest tighten with anger. How could they treat someone like her that way? Someone who held so much worth? Someone so imperative to the prophecy? Why were they coming here now? Were they here for help, or did they want something more? I tapped my finger on my cheek as I thought about it.The large doors finally opened, breaking the reels of