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 .

for my personal things

me to buy something for you … No , its

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

necessary ,

payment this month

refused outright , full of

he could react , I walked away , leaving him standing

burning gaze lingered on my back , but I straightened it with pride

just your servant , King Aldric

confusing me with your mixed signals , I snapped silently

rebellion , will 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

Adele practically dragged me from

, this gloomy pack seemed

, casting a warm glow across the

THE GODDESS I got distracted examining some medicinal creams

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

back around Adele was

, finally spotting her near the end

alley The moment they noticed me watching , the figure slipped away into the darkness , and Adele

face looked

though she tried to smile , something

Valeria … Something came up with

dont really approve of him

She sounded distressed .

? Of course

excuse to leave the house and meet him

same dark alley and returned to the market

above me , circling in the night

up thoughtfully

to

calling to me , stirring

heartbeat quickened as the ravens cries grew louder ,

drawn by a

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