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.

still handsome, as always.” Her gaze finally moved to Lucianne next and she said, “You have definitely hit

and continued, “It’s probably why Christian had always found it difficult

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

guilt-filled eyes were fixed on the most important

explanation to convince Lucianne that she was the only person he had ever given his heart t o.

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 and rejection crept back into her being. But,

offered a small smile as she said, “Well, it’s a surprising pleasure to meet you, Kelissa. I must say, I

at 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 her seemingly-kind words and compliment made everyone astonished. There wasn’t a trace of sadness in her sparkling black orbs.

at me like I’ve just said something unexpected. But I was merely reciprocating your

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

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