บททั้งหมดของ The Daughter They Abandoned, The Luna They Never Deserved : บทที่ 11 - บทที่ 13

Ronan’s POVThe Marlowe Pack had prepared half the estate for my arrival.Flowers lined the entrance. Servants stood in neat rows, and the dining hall had been arranged for a formal welcome.I wasn't there for the decorations.I was there to meet Aurelia Marlowe.My father had been discussing an alliance with the Marlowes for months. Their territory was valuable, and their family had strong ties with several neighboring packs. A marriage between me and their biological daughter would make the agreement stronger.I had agreed to meet her.Nothing more."Alpha Ronan. Welcome to our home."Alistair Marlowe approached with a polite smile. Beside him stood an elegant woman in a pale blue dress.Aurelia."Thank you for having me," I said.She lowered her head slightly. "It's an honor to meet you, Alpha Ronan."Her voice was soft. Her smile was pleasant. She looked exactly like the kind of woman her family had described."Please, come inside," Alistair said. "My mother is waiting."We entere

Aurelia’s POVI noticed it during breakfast.Alpha Ronan wasn't looking at me.He was listening to Alistair discuss the eastern border, but his attention kept drifting toward the entrance. I followed his gaze and saw Evelina passing by with a basket of folded linens.She didn't stop.She didn't even glance at the table.Still, Ronan watched until she disappeared.I lowered my cup."Is something wrong, Alpha Ronan?"His eyes returned to me. "No. You were saying?"I smiled. "I was asking whether you would like to visit the garden after breakfast. Mother wanted to show you the new greenhouse.""That would be fine."Alistair looked pleased.I smiled too.It was a small thing. Nothing worth worrying about.At least, that's what I told myself.After breakfast, I went to Mother's room. She was sitting by the window, looking through a magazine. Her medicine case rested on the bedside table."Mother, did you sleep well?"She smiled when she saw me. "Much better, dear."I kissed her forehead an