Chapter 19

THE ALTAR OF THE GODDESS VALERIA I glanced to the side , noticing the Alphas daughter had also stepped outside .

Well , His Majesty takes protecting his pack very seriously , I replied with my best loyal and diplomatic servant voice .

She started chatting with me casually , young and carefree .

Excitedly , she talked about a night market held in the town square , where they sold local specialties .

The fact that she wasnt staring at me strangely or treating me differently because of my scars earned her a point in my favor .

It sounds really interesting .

Id love to go , but I cant leave His Majestys side .

Im sorry You can go with her if you want , Aldrics voice rumbled behind me .

Ill be tied up here for a while .

You can explore the market but dont go too far .

Ill catch up with you both soon .

I turned to see him digging into his pocket , already guessing what he was about to do .

Thank you , sir , I replied quickly , practically dragging the girl away with me to escape .

Wait , Valeria .

He caught my arm , stopping me and forcing me to face him , Take this .

Buy whatever you want .

I dont care if you spend it all I brought more .

He tried pressing the heavy pouch of coins into my hand , but I pulled back , clutching it to my chest .

I have my own money , Your Majesty my wages .

pay for my personal things

need me to buy something for you … No , its for you

dresses , makeup … I dont know , whatever you like , he insisted

necessary , King Lycan

already received my payment this month for

refused outright ,

I walked away , leaving him standing on the

, but I straightened it

just your servant

mixed signals

I even make it to tomorrow with my head still on my shoulders ? I wondered , half joking , having no idea of the stormy night awaiting me or the dangers I would soon

These bracelets are so pretty ! Adele practically dragged me from stall to stall around the market

last , this gloomy pack seemed to show

lanterns floated overhead , casting a warm glow across the bustling square

BONUS THE ALTAR OF THE GODDESS I

of finding a miracle

I turned back

spotting her

shadows of a dark alley The moment they noticed me watching ,

face looked different

though she tried to smile , something

, Valeria … Something came up with

really approve of him

She sounded distressed .

need to go for a little while , okay ? Of course , I told her it

had used me as an excuse to leave the house and meet

returned to the market , but I couldnt

cawed loudly above me , circling in the

looked up thoughtfully

connected to those birds like they had saved me

was calling to me , stirring in the depths of

heartbeat quickened as the ravens cries grew louder , guiding me as it flew

without thinking drawn by a powerful instinct

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