Chapter 113
Sebastian was ignoring the bombarding messages on his phone until the sound became too distracting. When he reached for his device with the intention of silencing it, he subconsciously skimmed through the news that was forwarded to him.
After burning his eyes from watching a short video of his naked sister rushing for a towel on the training ground, he placed his phone back on the table as he sighed at Sasha’s stupidity.
Knock Knock
His secretary came in. “Sir, the meeting is in twenty minutes. Are there any documents you’d like me to bring to the boardroom first?”
He looked at the photo of Lucianne he had framed up on his desk, and his fingers went to the picture to gently stroke her cheek. He wondered if she was okay. Numbly, he told his secretary, “Tell Boscow to take charge today. There’s somewhere I have to be.”
The secretary was surprised. Sebastian never missed a board meeting. Still, she didn’t ask any further questions and left after uttering, “Yes, sir.”
Sebastian left his office and went to the florist to get some fresh Irrelises before heading for the dining hall. At the dining hall gates, the guards refused to let him in, saying that he was not authorized to enter. H e tried to argue that the corruption charges against his father were not proven yet so Minister Cummings was technically still innocent but the guards didn’t give a damn.
One of them threw him a glare and said, “After what Ms Cummings had done to the Queen and the King just this moming, you’d be a fool to think that we would let you anywhere near their Highnesses.”
“I would never hurt the Queen.” Sebastian spat in defence, though some part of his heart ached when he said that. By acknowledging that Lucianne was the Queen, he was admitting that she was the King’s mate, not his.
would hurt the Queen either, especially after her Highness graciously allowed her on the training ground. The Queen even showed her mercy today after being attacked
he was certain that
surfacing, and the guard noticed. His posture straightened as he prepared himself for a possible attack from
A sweet voice of concern rang through the two men’s ears. Their heads turned to the source, and they saw Lucianne walking towards them in graceful steps with Xandar by her
Highnesses.” Owen’s cold and hardened expression turned warm and welcoming as he
and Lucianne returned his bow, and after they all lifted their heads, Owen spoke with a warm smile, “My Queen, we heard what happened.
him that
as soon as she became Xandar’s mate, Owen
and she forced a smile as she greeted him. “Mr Cummings, what brings
soft and gentle as he said,
homicidal tone, “You have no right to address our Queen by her name, especially not after what your family had done. Corruption, treason and now causing
saw next made him lose his voice: Lucianne’s small hands that he held a year ago now reached for Xandar’s face. She gently pulled it downt o face her before her thumb started
and he planted a kiss on her forehead before closing his eyes and inhaling deeply from her hair
her mate’s temperament was stabilized, Lucianne turned back to Sebastian, whose sad eyes were getting red and teary. Her voice turned stem when she asked, “Well, what
see if you were okay. I’m I’m glad that you are, my Queen. And I got you these.” His hands held up the bouquet of
scowled at Sebastian’s audacity. Lucianne was the King’s mate! Everyone knew that! How dare Sebastian try to slitter his way into Lucianne’s life! She was not his, not anymore! The temerity o f
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