Rejected, And Became A Heiress

Chapter 0018

Soon after, I'm arriving back at the Alpha villa to find Lilia waiting for me. I should have expected this, given that she called me earlier to complain that I'd missed wedding dress shopping 1 begin another round of apologies when Lilia stops me

"I know you've been with Cara." She says simply, arms folded across her chest. "You're covered in her scent."

"I'm so sorry, Lilia. It's just this damn bond-"

Lilia sucks in a breath. "But you severed that? You rejected her. was there!"

"I know. It's taking longer than I expected. My body just needs a little bit longer to get this out of my system." I reach for her, wrapping her in a hug. "Only you have my heart." I whisper her ear "Promise?" She asks, looking up to me with a soft twinkling in her eye.

nod and she sighs, whispering

I get so lucky to have such a perfect and understanding

Lilia's POV

know he's lying. I don't even

goodnight to Alaric and retire to the bedroom. It might be luxurious for the poor, but to me, it's too small and the furniture is outdated, but I guess it'll have to do for now. I'm redecorating the second I get the chance. All my life. I've been surrounded by the best things

okay,

a strong and powerful Alpha King, even if DarkWood's mediocre in all other ways. Give it a few more years, and DarkWood will

it takes is pretending to be in love with Alaric to get there, that is a price I'm willing to pay. Some might call me selfish, but

stupid, annoying Cara didn't keep getting in the way. What

hell that I'm going to let her disrupt my plans Especially not