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

something for you …

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

necessary , King Lycan

this month for my service as a maid

outright , full

I walked away

on my back , but I

your servant , King Aldric

mixed signals , I snapped silently to myself

? I wondered , half joking , having no idea of the stormy night awaiting

, Valeria ! These bracelets are so pretty ! Adele

gloomy pack seemed to show some

lanterns floated overhead , casting a warm glow

THE GODDESS I got distracted examining

hadn given up hope of finding a miracle that could help speed up my healing

back around

scanned the crowd , finally spotting her near the end

in the shadows of a dark alley The moment they noticed me

looked

to smile , something was

so sorry , Valeria … Something came up with my mate

really approve of him

She sounded distressed .

for a little while , okay ? Of course ,

was obvious she had used me as an excuse to leave the

returned to the market ,

raven cawed loudly above me , circling in the night sky

looked up

, but I felt strangely connected to

something was calling to me ,

cries grew louder , guiding me as it flew in

drawn by

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