Chapter 71 ~ Secret Performance

Sophie POVThe air in the leisure garden was cold. I pulled Alaric's cloak tighter around my shoulders. The fur was thick. Smelled like him. We stood near the fountain. The water made a splashing sound. It was the noise in the garden.Alaric stood close to me looking at my face. His eyes were dark. They looked heavy. My chest felt tight."Why do you want to leave?" Alaric asked. His voice was low. It was a whisper. "Is the palace so bad? Am I so bad?"I looked down at the gravel path. I didn't know how to explain. I didn't know how to describe a world with electricity and airplanes. I couldn't tell him I missed the hum of my refrigerator."It is not about the palace." I said. "It is about where I belong. This world is beautiful.. It is not mine.""If I find your book " Alaric stepped closer. He put his hand on the wall behind me. "If I put the book in your hands. Will you leave me? Will you step into the shadows and never look back?"I couldn't answer him. I felt a lump in my throat.

Chapter 72 ~ The Bitter Soy

Elara POVThe Great Hall was too bright. The smell of roasting fat and spices filled the air. I sat at the high table and smoothed my dress. My eyes moved across the tables. I saw the Elders. They were laughing. They leaned toward the center of the hall. They were praising the girl."The flavor is deep." Hrothgar said. He wiped his mouth with a linen cloth. He looked at the Elder sitting next to him. "Do you taste the smoke in this broth? The chief royal chef indeed has a gift. I have not tasted mountain root prepared with such clarity in years.""I agree." The other Elder replied. "She has a way of making the simplest ingredients feel like a royal gift. It is no wonder the King is so fond of her."I felt a surge of heat. I looked at Sophie standing near the kitchen entrance. She looked calm like she belonged here. The Elders talked about her as if she were a hero. They did not know what was coming. I looked at Magnus sitting three seats away from me. He caught my eye and gave me a

All Chapters of TO SATE AN ALPHA’S FURY: Chapter 71 - Chapter 72

Chapter 71 ~ Secret Performance

Chapter 72 ~ The Bitter Soy