#Chapter 442- A Private Chat

Ella

My face falls into stern, cold lines as I see my uncle step forward. He was invited to this party, of course, as part of the delegation – but honestly, after our stern message to the Atalaxians about how he was not welcome, I’m surprised that he was willing to attend.

I look up at Sinclair and follow his hard gaze towards his security team, which nods to him, assuring him that they fully vetted Xander, ensuring that he held no weapons or means of hurting us.

And considering that my mate is a weapon himself and could tear this man to pieces as easily as breathing, I suppose that there’s nothing to worry about either way. Still, I tighten my arms around my child and feel Sinclair bristle behind me, his hackles rising.

Inside me, my wolf has her teeth fully bared, snapping, eager to sink her teeth into this terrible man.

I don’t bother to calm her. Her rage is justified.

Perhaps sensing the effect he has on us, Xander smiles a little smugly and steps forward just one step, giving us a deep bow.

“Your highnesses,” he says, his voice clear and precise. “I come to offer you my congratulations on your ascension to the throne and the naming of your heir. It is…quite an accomplishment.”

yes, it is a wonderful day – though one darkened by your

to see the child I arranged to bring

or acknowledge my presence?” I snap, riled despite myself.

with his words or to look at me, his eyes still on Rafe. “My

Rafe so that Xander forced to look at me. When he bends

I snap, my voice as cold as ice. ” You will look at me, Xander.

he hisses, his eyes finally meeting mine, flinty

instead allowing the lavender calmness to radiate from me, to reach out towards him.

him, as he feels it begin to work, to sweep

seek. And

or what country you call home. I can see it within you – the cancer is taking hold, spreading throughout. Even if you had gotten Rafe away from us, you wouldn’t have lived long enough to

step from me. “You are a witch – like all women

life, Xander,” I say with a sigh, turning away from him and returning to Sinclair’s side, taking my child back into my arms. “We need

have cursed me –

to,” I interrupt, my voice bored. “Now go away. We have celebrations to attend. I’ll tell Sarah and Jessica you

he looks between Sinclair and I. “My property – “he growls. “You will return them immediately

and turn my eyes to Sinclair’s guards and nod. Instantly, they come forward and grab Xander by the arms, dragging him away. He makes a fuss, drawing some gazes, but he’s

for a moment as I turn towards Sinclair, resting my

look up at him. ” I’m sorry –

did perfectly, Queen,” he says, running his knuckles down my cheek.

open door to a small

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