#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.”

through his teeth. ” But yes, it is a wonderful day – though one darkened by your presence.

a chance to see the

I snap, riled despite myself.

brother’s daughter,” Xander corrects, not bothering to be vicious with his words or to look at me, his eyes still on Rafe.

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

” You will look at me, Xander. I

he hisses, his eyes finally meeting

eyes to do it this time, instead allowing the lavender calmness to radiate from me, to reach out towards him. I can see it, the lavender tint that the air around us takes,

as my gift touches him, as he feels it

don’t let it heal, merely seek. And

say, quietly and calmly. “No matter who your Queen is, or what country you call home. I can see it within you – the cancer is taking hold, spreading

Xander hisses, taking a frightened step from me. “You are a

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 not bother killing you. You’ll be dead

cursed me –

We have celebrations to attend. I’ll tell Sarah and Jessica you

looks between Sinclair and I. “My property – “he

Xander by the arms, dragging him away. He makes a fuss, drawing some gazes, but he’s removed from the room quickly enough that the

sigh then, letting my shoulders slump for a moment as I turn towards Sinclair, resting my head against his chest. “Are you all right?” he

at him. ” I’m sorry – did

he says, running his knuckles

ask, looking towards the open door to a small balcony nearby.

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