The Rejected Werewolf Princess by Didiadeyemi

Chapter 153

CAMILLA’S PO.V

There were a total of fen letters in that envelope and Ryker sat with me as I read each of them. It was like hearing my father speak directly to me. It was like having him directly beside me and I could have sworn that I felt his arms around me, comforting me and offering me unwavering support. I couldn’t go through them without the tears running down my cheeks and by the time I was done, it felt like I had been scrubbed clean from the inside out, like someone had taken sandpaper to my heart and left me out to dry.

Ryker said no words, he just held me as I cried and clutched the letters to my chest. He muttered sweet nothings in my ears while kissing my temple. I must have fallen asleep in his arms because the next thing I knew, I was waking up to the blankets wrapped around me and to Ryker seated by the edge of the bed as he stroked my hair softly. He smiled down at me and I managed to give him an identical one despite the pounding in my head and the soreness around my eyes.

“We have to leave soon,” he whispered and I felt a pang in my heart. “We can always come back another day. It might make for a good yearly vacation spot.”

“I think I’d like that,” I agreed.

He helped me to my feet and we made our way down the stairs to prepare one last breakfast for Audrey. I doubted she still remembered we were leaving today and I feared the tantrum that was already coming. Thankfully, Ryker offered to get her up and break the news to her. I didn’t combat him because I was willing to do anything to avoid it.

I heard the exact moment he told her because her scream was loud enough to shake the walls. Aurora started crying almost immediately after and I cursed. It took us half an hour to calm both of them and by that time, my pounding headache was much worse.

Breakfast was such a tense affair. Audrey refused to speak once, she just sulked into her plate. I wanted to comfort her but I knew there was nothing I could do. I understood where she was coming from and to an extent, I felt the same.

I didn’t realize I would enjoy it here as much as I did. It was a completely different experience, one that I didn’t realize I needed until I had it. There was something about this place, it was in the air and under the ground, it was a safe haven, it was peace and it was love. It had seeped into the air and the walls. It was in the trees and the chairs, it was obvious that this was a place well loved and I knew there was only one person responsible for that.

After breakfast, we packed up what was left of our things and were in the carriage long before noon. Aurora was fast asleep in my arms while Ryker and Briggs loaded our things into the carriage. Audrey was standing next to me and clutching onto the sides of my dress. I smoothed a hand through her hair and she nestled closer into me.

“Are you alright?” I asked and she nodded but I could tell from her eyes that she was anything but. “Do you want a hug?”

“Yes please,” she mumbled and I pulled her close into me.

She sniffled as she buried her face into my skirts. I ran my hands through her hair as I tried not to

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child and it was alright for her to cry. I caught Ryker staring at us with a questioning look but I shook my head. She was fine, she just needed to get her emotions out. I would have very much preferred that she

She had her eyes cast down on her plate as

kiss to her temple. “I promise, we will come back very soon. I’ll make sure we come here at

the carriage with no hesitation. I felt hands on my waist and I nearly jumped but Ryker’s scent filtered into my

is she?” he sounded genuinely worried and confused as if he

be fine,

taking Aurora from me so I could get into the carriage. I was just about to when a throat was cleared behind me. I turned to see Briggs looking at me awkwardly. He was shuffling his feet but wouldn’t look me directly in the eye. Ryker seemed

honor to meet

small smile. “It was an honor to be

nodded. “This is the only life I have

have a family? Don’t

a small smile. “I never got married, your- Camilla, and it never appealed to me. There is a town behind this house, just a few miles off. It is a short distance. If we ever miss human company, we know where to go. You don’t have to worry about

were not completely isolated for the entirety of the year. I couldn’t imagine

to shake me but quickly remembered the last incident

far longer than I should have,before getting into the carriage.

through the ride leaving just Ryker and I but neither of us knew what to say. My attention was split between what was happening at the palace and the small box that

before I even realized it and I blinked

of the window only to see the sun already setting. Time had gone by so fast that I hadn’t even realized it. I barely had time to gather myself before the door was pulled

with happiness and her cheeks were flushed. She looked relaxed for the first time in a long time and I could see the dark bite on her neck

and I raised my hands in

more. She released me slowly but her eyes caught on someone behind

was with her and I knew I could never have done this without her. Ryker was the last person to step out and he handed our youngest over to me. She was already awake but thankfully, she wasn’t stirring

Christine asked finally and