All Chapters of The Beta's Forsaken Daughter : Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

Isabella POV"Mind your words, please," Princess Valerie interrupted smoothly, but it was already far too late. By the time she spoke, Morrigan had finished delivering her verbal strike, and there was nothing left for any of us to say."I am highly pleased to have shared dinner with all of you lovely ladies tonight. Now, I would like to be on my way!" Valerie announced gracefully.Every female in the hall offered a polite, synchronized bow as the royal princess made her exit.The second Valerie was out of sight, Morrigan and Lady Cynthia exchanged a pair of sharp, venomous glares before Cynthia huffed and turned on her heel to leave the banquet hall."Why did you ridicule her like that? And... thank you for supporting me back there," I whispered, unable to hold back the question before offering my gratitude."She called for it, Isabella," Morrigan replied flatly, taking a slow step toward the exit. "I don't go around ridiculing or threatening everyone for fun. She was the one boldly s

Isabella POVI stood entirely rooted to the spot, frozen in a silent daze. He was so breathtakingly handsome that my mind struggled to assemble a single coherent thought, let alone force my gaze to break away from his face."Ahem," I cleared my throat sharply, taking a firm step backward to put some distance between us.That was the precise moment the reality of the situation hit me like a bucket of ice water. I had just been caught red handed by a stunning, mysterious stranger whom I knew nothing about. I didn't have the slightest clue who he was, but one thing was undeniably clear, I was in serious trouble.The very next second, my survival instincts kicked back in. I spun around and bolted, running as fast as my feet could carry me without daring to cast a single look behind.I didn't make it far. Within seconds, I slammed hard into a solid, wall like chest. A rich, commanding fragrance flooded my senses, accompanied by an unmistakable, overwhelming male presence.Strong hands snap

Isabella POV My legs felt heavier with every single step I took. The thought of coming face-to-face with the Alpha King made my stomach churn. I could already picture the sharp interrogation for trying to escape, followed by the cold, triumphant look on his face as he ordered the guards to throw me into the castle dungeons. After that, my so-called mate would undoubtedly show up at my cell, look down at me with disgust, and officially reject me for failing to meet his standards. A hundred unanswered questions raced through my head, but I knew the definitive answer to at least one of them. Every single hope I had held for freedom was officially shattered. My sorry self was going to rot in a dark cell. "Wait here," Laura instructed, stopping the group outside a set of massive carved oak doors. "His Majesty's personal assistant will call you into his chambers one by one." Without another word, she turned on her heel and glided back down the grand corridor. "I have to say, I'm su

Killian POVI couldn't contain myself. Her intoxicating scent of warm vanilla paired with my favorite spice, cinnamon, flooded the office and utterly clouded my senses. Only the Moon Goddess knew how hard I had to fight to keep Grizz contained when all my wolf wanted was to break free and claim our mate on the spot.I had barely slept a wink last night. Grizz had been furious with me, growling incessantly and blaming me for letting her slip through my fingers during her late-night escape attempt. He had wanted me to pin her down right then on the dew-covered grass, mark her collarbone, and mate with her under the moonlight. He wanted everyone in the entire kingdom to see his proud mark on her skin. As tempting as that sounded, I was not going to force anything on her.Replaying our conversation in my head, I caught myself smiling like a complete idiot."What was that for?" she had asked earlier, her shaky breaths instantly catching my attention.

Killian POV I pulled on a fresh shirt and dark tunic before making my way toward the private study where the so called visitor was waiting. I needed to look him in the eye and uncover exactly what brought him past our borders. Beta Ezra trailed a step behind me, while Emerson kept a discrete distance further back. The moment I grabbed the brass door handle, an unsettling pulse rippled through my bond. My eyes flared bright gold, and I had to flex my jaw to keep my composure. "Are you alright, my Alpha?" Ezra asked softly, catching the sudden shift in my posture. "Of course," I lied, forcing my breathing to remain steady as my wolf clawed aggressively against my mind, demanding to be set free. I pushed the door open and stepped inside. The air in the study was saturated with a scent that set my teeth on edge. The dark haired male sitting casually in the leather armchair had undeniably been in close contact with my exiled brother, Darius Blackwood. Had Darius himself possessed the a