Chapter 48

The family of three were wearing fake smiles as they bowed before them and said, “Your Highnesses. Your Grace.”

Xandar, Christian and Lucianne bowed in return but the two cousins were trying to hatch an escape plan. Lucianne felt discomfort emanating from the two cousins but had no clue why.

Xandar spoke first, his tone low and troubled, “Lord Kylton. Lady Kylton. To what do we owe the pleasure?”

Lord Kylton said, “We received word that you’ve found your mate, and we wanted to convey our congratulations.” His Lordship spoke a little too loudly, as if to garner the attention of as many people as possible. Sure enough, many in the crowd had slowly stopped their conversations to look their way.

Lady Kylton built up on her husband’s efforts with an equally unreasonably loud voice, “Your parents were good friends of ours so, naturally, we had to come and see you…” She then turned to the stone-faced Christian and said, “…and your cousin, too, of course.”

Christian retorted mercilessly as he matched their volume, “We haven’t been in touch for more than two decades.” This was a surprise for Lucianne. ‘Another black sheep of the family?’, she wondered.

next and she said, “You have definitely hit the jackpot, dear. A handsome King for a mate! The Moon Goddess does have an incomprehensible sense of humour at times.”

gently pushed her forward. Lady Kylton then explained, “This is Kelissa. She used to be very close to Xandar when they were young. Always stealing him away from Christian,” Her Ladyship chuckled at the memory, and continued, “It’s probably why Christian had always found it difficult to befriend Kelissa. My daughter and the King were so close that the late King Lucas and Queen Vera even encouraged them to get engaged! But sadly, that didn’t work out. My most sincere congratulations to you, my dear.

nice to meet you, your Highness. And it’s good to see you again, Xandar. It’s been a long time.” Her velvet voice was soft and her tone sounded a s if she was trying to imitate a delicate and graceful voice.

guilt-filled eyes were fixed on the

to convince Lucianne that she was the only person he had ever given his heart t o. His silence seemed to have confirmed everything Lady Kylton had just said. Lucianne turned her sights to Christian. His face was still

felt like it was weakening by the second when the familiar feelings of lack, unworthiness and rejection crept back into her being. But, externally, she remained composed. She was not going to give

Lucianne offered a small smile as she said, “Well, it’s a surprising pleasure to meet

her so close between themselves because they were worried that she may leave Xandar’s side. But her seemingly-kind words and compliment made everyone astonished. There wasn’t a trace of sadness in her sparkling black orbs. Whatever turmoil Lucianne was battling in her being, she hid

on her acting switch, “Kelissa, you and your parents are looking at me like I’ve just said something unexpected. But I was merely reciprocating your family’s

she had heard Lucianne right. Her father seemed to have found his voice first, “Y-Your Highness, I’m sure that my daughter is simply surprised to be complimented by the Queen herself. We can’t think of anyone else who paid such high praise to Kelissa so

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