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.

always.” Her gaze finally moved to Lucianne next and she said, “You

“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

“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

at her mate. Xandar’s guilt-filled eyes were

proper explanation 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

He was 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 and rejection crept back into her being. But,

female Lycan wearing an elegant purple evening gown, and Lucianne offered a small smile as she said, “Well, it’s a surprising pleasure to

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

looking at me like I’ve just said something unexpected. But I was merely reciprocating your family’s polite gesture. So, why are you three looking at

if 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

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