Let Me Go, My Mafia Husband by Paga Slayer

Chapter 555 There Was A King

As the radiant moon cast its luminous glow upon the cobblestone pathway leading to the grand palace, Princess Arabella arrived in a carriage adorned with cascading roses and gilded accents. The carriage, drawn by majestic steeds, moved gracefully, the gentle clip-clop "Bella! Stop fidgeting with your fingers," Gina chastised her friend gently, a playful edge to her voice. "You're making me nervous too."

of their hooves resonating in the crisp night air.

"I can't help it, Gina. I don't know why my heart is so restless," Arabella confessed in a hushed tone, her hand instinctively finding its place over her fluttering heart.

"Don't worry! King Zephyr is going to choose you as his mate at first glance. You'll see," Gina reassured her.

"And you're going to find a handsome mate too," Arabella teased, a playful grin touching her lips. The air between them was filled with a shared sense of excitement and anticipation as they indulged in whimsical chatter, weaving dreams of their future.

Their carriage had traversed through verdant landscapes, winding paths bordered by flourishing gardens adorned with exotic blooms. As the splendor of the palace came into view, its grandeur enough to steal one's breath away.

"The palace is magnificent," Arabella gasped softly, her gaze enraptured by the meticulously manicured lawns and vibrant flora that lined the pathway leading to the grand foyer.

"King Zephyr is certainly quite affluent," Gina commented, peering out the window of the carriage, taking in the lavishness that surrounded them.

With a graceful halt, the carriage came to a stop, and the royal guard swiftly moved to assist the princess and her friend. As they stepped onto the cobblestone path, the air carried the heady scent of night-blooming flowers, and the palace gates swung open, revealing a panorama of opulence and enchantment that surpassed their wildest imaginings.

Awestruck, Arabella and Gina were led by the royal guard toward the illuminated ballroom.

a thousand candlelit chandeliers, their golden glow dancing upon the marble floors like stars captured

their most splendid attire mingled, their gazes filled with

the crowd, every eye turning towards her like petals seeking the sun's embrace. Suitors approached with eager intent, yet she remained aloof, her attention distant and unyielding. With a subtle gesture,

engagement, her thoughts veering away until the mention of a name caught her ear like a whisper in the wind. The mention of the infamous

the mating ball tonight," murmured one of the females, the words hanging in the

her attention now wholly ensnared by the

he's not coming," another voice sighed with

mention of the Alpha's absence puzzled Arabella, the threads of

she heard herself inquire,

a feud that led to him not attending

every other female sighed with a

as a notorious womanizer Unbeknownst to her, there was someone else in the room,

I.ne

designated mating rooms, Arabella found herself alone, a tinge of boredom lingering in the air. Unnoticed, a figure approached, moving slowly through the crowd until he reached Arabella's side. His presence was commanding, and when he stopped near her seat,

Arabella!" The sound drew her gaze upward, and she met the eyes

her place, gently setting aside her

replied, her voice soft and

am Zephyr Blackthorn," he introduced himself, his name falling upon her

the imposing figure before her was