His Miracle Luna-the Forsaken Lycan Queen

The Abandoned Lycan Queen Novel 124

Elena's POV

I wanted to laugh at the Duchess' remark. I didn't ask her for forgiveness, and yet she felt like I had committed a grave sin that needed forgiveness, and wanted to act like the better person.

Going with the flow, she sat, I played with it and bowed my head a little out of respect while keeping my dignity." Thank you, Duchess Diana." Looking back up at her, I smile and kindly add, "But about my marriage with Deacon ... It's something the two of us will decide. I am willing to marry him, and should he continue with it... I guess no one else has the right to determine my worth."

"Ha!" Hearing my words, Duchess Diana's patience snapped. She slammed her hand on her chair as she stood up, looking at me with narrowed eyes.

Dripping with disdain, she smirked devilishly and commented sarcastically, "What a humble servant at best, playing a goody-two-shoes act. Mark my words, you insolent woman, once whatever potion you gave my son wears off, he'll abandon you like he did to others before. Don't forget who you are. You're just a used woman that Alpha Bryson threw away. You're not one that my son will take seriously."

Laughing mockingly, she shook her head and looked at me like I was a piece of ant she could easily stamp on, Here I am taking pity on you and trying to save you from humiliation, but I see no gratitude from you.

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Her way of doing things was indeed twisted, and her words were sharp, but she was straightforward and wasn't using a mask to face me. I give her credit for that.

With an unwavering voice, I nodded my head. "I understand your concern, Duchess. But it seems the news that reached your ears isn't accurate. Let me straighten it out. It is I who initiated my divorce with Bryson and not the other way around."

my head high. "There's

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for a couple of moments before laughing mockingly. "You are really shameless. How can a woman of dignity speak so

who initiated it, it doesn't change the fact that you're divorced. Marrying again will ruin your reputation forever and will bring a huge scandal not only for you and

me from her constant belittling, and

eyes, I replied with a controlled voice, "I don't regret any of the past decisions I made, Duchess. What's more questionable is how only women are expected to bear

politely as I could. "Even the Lycan King, himself, spoke highly of

flaring lie. The king will never say such

so did some things. Now, even women are

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intentionally pause longer, taunting her a little before continuing with soft but firm words,

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Chapter 124

doing things where women are stomped on and are constantly expected to be an obedient doll. If that's what you want, I'm afraid

see what you're doing. You're trying to manipulate your way into royalty by pretending you want to advocate for women, and you got your

before spreading her arms and gesturing around. "Why cling to him when there are other options available to you? I have many candidates in mind who suit my