Lahat ng Kabanata ng From Betrayed Luna to Crowned Princess: Kabanata 131 - Kabanata 140

Ravena’s POVSuddenly I saw movement in the corner of my eye. Liora was looking past me. At something behind me.And I realized someone was there listening.I couldn't turn around. Couldn't confirm who it was. But I felt it. The weight of someone's attention. The intensity of their focus.So I quickly changed the subject."You know," I said, forcing a light tone into my voice. "That is a very philosophical question for someone wearing such a beautiful dress. Are you going to a party?"Liora blined and then looked down at herself. "Oh! Yes. There is a gathering tonight. Some of the younger nobles are meeting in the east wing. Dancing. Music. That sort of thing.""That sounds lovely.”"It will be," she agreed, her expression lighting up. "You should come! Both you and Prince Evander. I am sure everyone would love to meet you.""Maybe another time. I think I have had enough excitement for one evening."She laughed. "I suppose dealing with Aunt Vivienne counts as excitement.""It certainly

Ravena’s POV I tried to keep my expression calm as I answered, "I don't know whose idea it was, Your Majesty. Military decisions are made by those in command. I simply follow orders.""Simply follow orders," he repeated, but something in his tone suggested he did not believe me. "That seems like a very convenient answer.""It is an honest one.”

King Alaric's POV But even as I spoke the words, I felt something painful twist in my chest. Something I had been ignoring for weeks now.The truth was that when I had proposed to Ravena, I was actually very serious.But now, watching her with Evander. Seeing how they looked at each other. How they moved together. Like two parts of a whole.

Ravena's POV "She was... aggressive. Yes. But also direct and… straightforward."Evander's eyebrows rose. "You think my mother is straightforward?""I think she says what she means," I replied. "She doesn't hide behind pleasantries or false smiles. If she dislikes you, you know it immediately."

Ravena's POV I had just changed into comfortable clothes when Celeste knocked on my door."Princess," she said. "A message has arrived for you."I looked up from where I sat by the window, admiring the sunset."What kind of message?"