The Abandoned Lycan Queen Novel 35

Chapter 35

Chapter 35

Deacon's POV

The night breeze remained calm as I led Elena down a quiet path deep into the woods, which differed from the loud sound of my pondering heart being so close to her.

My hands swayed near hers. We were so close to each other, but I dared not hold her hand, as she was, after all, already married and taken.

That thought of reality was still like a sharp knife constantly being pierced through my heart.

Constantly, I would discreetly glance at her to find her glancing back at me every once in a while, her eyes filled with curiosity. But she remained silent and followed my steady pace, which surprised me as well, as I wondered how I managed to do that with her so close to me and with her scent engulfing my every being

Halting halfway, I glanced at her as I reached my arms up to hold one of the branches of the trees blocking our path.

"Are we here yet?" she asked, looking around but only seeing many green trees and bushes.

I shook my head before I pulled the branches aside, opening up the hidden path toward tombstones surrounded by greenery and small hills, where food and letters were offered.

at her surprised face, I smiled. "Now,

pulled her towards the tombstones. I found her frozen

the engraving on the nameless stones. "There are some who bring lights

fallen

which I took over after his death. The people from this border created this place

her eyes down to her flush cheeks as she tried to restrain the grief that was visible on her face after recognizing the initials of her father and brothers engraved

their sacrifices," Prince Deacon softly uttered as he gently

a small step forward, kneeling on one knee as she raised her hand and slowly brushed her fingers through the engravings on the stones where her father's

she bowed her

to give her a moment, but seeing so much grief in her eyes and

reassuringly wrapped one arm around her shoulder in hopes to provide a

felt her lean closer to me, I took the initiative to pull

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Chapter 35

great warrior and an honorable man. He would be proud of what you're doing here, Elena,"

ears as I

she leaned closer and pressed her face against my shoulder. From the side of my eyes, i could slightly see the glitter of

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