Semua Bab THE LYCAN KING’S CLAIM: Bab 11 - Bab 16

Elara’s POVThe words “Lycan Queen” still echoed in my head almost a minute since she said the words.I didn’t even realize I was staring at Aldric until my lips parted, and the words left my mouth.“W..What does she mean by that?” I asked, my voice barely above a whisper.For a brief second, Aldric’s expression faltered, like the words his mom said were actually true and he was about to confirm it.But then, suddenly his eyes darkened.“She means nothing,” he said, his tone like a blade. “My mother speaks nonsense.”I blinked, stunned by his outburst. “But she said—”He cut me off before I could finish. “Do not mistake her words for truth. You are not…” he paused, his gaze dragging over me for a moment. “.. someone of royal stature. You’re a mere female wolf from a lower pack.You're a low life and can't be fit to be Lycan Queen.”The words hit harder than any slap could. My throat went dry. I could feel everyone’s eyes in the room on me, from the guards to his mom.I was a low life?

Elara's POVI woke up before the sun fully rose.The kingdom was already lively, the faint sounds of servants moving through corridors, whistled through my room.I couldn’t stay in that room any longer. If I did, I'd remember Aldric’s harsh words or think about Jude’s cryptic, and I didn't want any of that.I needed to breathe.I pulled on a cloak and I stepped out quietly, my footsteps soft as I walked through the long corridor.A servant passed by me, her steps urgent, but the moment her eyes met mine, she looked away quickly, moving somewhat closer further from meI raisedy brows, a little bit auroised by her reaction.But I shrugged it off and continued walking.But it wasn't only her, every time I passed by a cleaner, or maid or servant, they would turn away from him in fear, some even bowed.By the fifth person who did it, I felt something tighten in my chest.What was happening? They were treating me like some queen?When I reached the kitchen, the smell of baked bread and roas

Elara's POVI stood there at the door, frozen, staring at Seraphina for another moment.“Hello, Elara,” she said, her voice calm… too calm.My mouth felt dry. “L..Lady Seraphina… what are you doing in my room?”“Sit,” she said gently, pointing at the edge of my bed.I hesitated for a heartbeat. I was still shaken from everything… Aldric’s confrontation just some moments ago and the guards dragging Hector away because of me, and then… gods… what I saw when I barged into his room.Everything in my mind was a tangled mess.But something about Seraphina’s voice softened me.So I moved to the bed and sat down. She didn’t sit immediately. She walked around slowly, almost studying me.“I came to speak with you,” she said softly.“I don’t really think there’s anything left to say,” I muttered. “Your son made that very clear madam.”She lifted her brow, like she was studying me for a moment longer.“Aldric can be… harsh.”She paused before correcting herself. “Very harsh.”“That’s one way to p