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

their gazes filled with anticipation and yearning as they sought their destined mates. The air crackled with excitement, each shifter

eager intent, yet she remained aloof, her attention distant and unyielding. With

name caught her ear like a whisper in the wind. The mention of the infamous Alpha Alexander stirred a ripple

Alpha Alexander was also going to attend the mating ball tonight," murmured one of the females, the words hanging in the air like a

wholly ensnared by the

but now he's not coming," another voice sighed with palpable disappointment, a hint

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

inquire, her voice barely above

Zephyr's stepbrother, and they had a feud that led to him not attending the ball tonight," explained another

other female sighed with a sad

heard whispers about Alpha Alexander's allure-resembling a Greek god, a favorite among females. She dismissed the notion shaking her head at the image of him as a notorious womanizer Unbeknownst to

I.ne

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, the very air

The sound drew her gaze upward, and she met the eyes of a man who exuded an

her place, gently setting aside her glass

soft

Blackthorn," he introduced himself, his name falling upon her ears like a whispered

widened in realization-an epiphany that the imposing figure before her was none other than the enigmatic Warlock