The 5-time Rejected Gamma & the Lycan King

Chapter 48

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.

said, “Oh, Christian, dear. Still so serious.” She then returned her sights to Xandar and said, “Xandar is still handsome, as always.” Her gaze finally moved to Lucianne 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.” She chuckled again before continuing, “Oh uh,

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

a sweet smile and said, “It’s 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. Having met numerous fake people from countless packs in her years as a warrior, Lucianne saw right

Xandar’s guilt-filled

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

be engaged to this woman’, she thought to herself. Her heart felt like it was weakening by the second when the familiar feelings of lack, unworthiness

purple evening gown, and Lucianne offered a small smile as she said, “Well, it’s a surprising pleasure to meet you, Kelissa. I must

her in surprise. The Kyltons thought that she would break down in tears, or explode in anger and jealousy. Xandar and Christian pinned her so close between themselves because they were worried that she may leave Xandar’s side. But

she turned on her acting switch, “Kelissa, you and your parents are looking at me like I’ve just said something unexpected. But

Lucianne right. Her father seemed to have found his voice first, “Y-Your Highness, I’m sure that my daughter is

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