Chapter 4: Whispers in the DarkThe next morning, my formal duties as the Luna Princess began. I was informed by Matron Vanya that although Prince James’s wolf had claimed me, his physical body remained locked in the dark sleep curse. The healers explained that my presence was stabilizing his mind, but to help him awaken fully, I was required to spend three hours every evening alone in his chamber, sitting beside his bed and pouring my spirit energy into his.During the day, however, the palace was a battleground of fake smiles and hidden daggers. I walked down the long grand dining hall for breakfast, my emerald dress sweeping smoothly across the floor. Sitting around the long mahogany table were several high-ranking noble women and court advisors. The moment I entered the room, the lively conversations instantly died down into cold, suffocating silence."Ah, the street princess arrives," Lady Cecilia sneered softly. She was the daughter of Duke Vance, the most powerful lord in the
Last Updated : 2026-09-10 Read more