All Chapters of Accidentally His: Chapter 31 - Chapter 40

Aria Elder Malachi, one of the most powerful, conservative elders on the Royal High Council—marched into the throne room, his face red with pure, unbridled fury."Your Majesty!" Elder Malachi roared, pointing his wooden staff violently at the throne. "How dare you banish my niece?! How dare you humiliate my family lineage over the word of a common werewolf?!"I sat beside Valerius on a smaller chair, my arm freshly bandaged by the royal healers. Maya and Elena stood close behind me, holding my hand for support.It turned out Lyra was Elder Malachi’s biological niece. He had placed her in the harem to secure his family’s political standing."Your niece attempted to murder the King's pregnant bride with poison, Malachi," Valerius stated coldly, resting his arm on his throne. "She admitted to it when m men questioned her. Aria showed her mercy by pleading for her life. Banishment was a gift.""Mercy?!" Elder Malachi spat, his eyes burning with pure, bitter hatred as he turned his glare

AriaTen minutes later, wrapped in a thick wool cloak, I followed Valerius down the spiraling stone staircases deep into the bowels of the Citadel. The air grew damp, cold, and heavy with the scent of ancient parchment and old stone.We reached two massive iron-bound oak doors guarded by two royal soldiers. Seeing the King, the guards bowed deeply and pushed the doors open.Inside was a vast, subterranean library that seemed to stretch on forever. Grand stone arches spanned the high ceiling, and towering wooden bookshelves reached all the way up, packed with thousands of leather-bound tomes, ancient scrolls, and dusty tablets.As soon as our boots echoed against the polished marble floor, an elderly man in long, velvet robes hurried out from between the rows of books. His white hair was thin, and small half-moon spectacles sat on the bridge of his crooked nose."Your Majesty!" the Head Archivist squeaked, bowing so low his forehead nearly touched the floor. "We were not expecting you

AriaViviane’s smile widened into a predatory grin. "The royal physicians just left the harem quarters moments ago. Lady Leia, one of your concubines has finally been confirmed pregnant."The heavy iron doors of the archives swung shut behind us, locking away the dusty dark secrets of the ancient prophecy. But as we walked back up the winding stone stairs to the master suite, the suffocating weight in my chest didn't lift. It only grew heavier with every step.Leia was pregnant.Another woman was carrying Valerius’s baby. A pureblood baby.I couldn't even look at Valerius. He walked silently beside me, his long cloak brushing against the floorboards, his hand attempting to reach out for mine twice. Both times, I pulled my arm away, wrapping my fingers around my own ribs as if trying to hold my shattered heart together.When we finally entered the royal bedchamber, the quiet room felt like an arena.Valerius closed the oak door, stepping into my path as I tried to walk toward the balc

AriaAHHHH! HELP! GUARDS! HELP ME!A bloodcurdling scream suddenly shattered the midnight silence!I sat up instantly, my heart slamming violently against my ribs!What the hell was going on?CLANG! CLANG! CLANG!The sharp, chaotic sound of iron blades crashing together echoes from the east wing! Shouts, heavy footsteps, and terrified shrieks tore through the quiet palace corridors!"Aria!"The bedroom doors burst open! Maya and Elena rushed inside, their faces pale with pure terror. Behind them, two of my royal guards drew their heavy broadswords, standing in front of the doorway in a defensive stance."What is happening?!" I gasped, jumping out of the bed and grabbing my robe. "Where are those screams coming from?!""The east wing!" Maya panted, her chest heaving. "Someone breached the harem quarters! There’s an assassin!"My blood ran cold. Lady Leia!Before we could say another word, heavy, rushing footsteps echoed down the hallway. Valerius, Cassian, and Kaelen rounded the corner

Aria The burning parchment turned to gray ash in the fireplace, taking Valerius’s words with it.I will come to you tonight.I sat on the edge of the large, empty bed, staring at the double doors until my eyes burned. The grandfather clock in the corner chimed twelve times. Then one. Then two. Every small sound outside made my heart jump into my throat, hoping it was his heavy footstep, his key in the lock, his deep voice whispering my name.But the door never opened.The cold night air crept into the room, chilling me to the bone. I eventually pulled the thick furs over my shoulders and curled into a tight ball, holding my lower belly with both hands. The tiny, warm flutter deep inside me was the only thing that kept me from breaking down in the dark.When the pale gray morning light finally filtered through the sheer curtains, I hadn't slept a single minute.A quiet knock sounded at the door. Maya and Elena stepped inside carrying a tray of hot tea and fresh pastries. The moment th