Chapter 5
Ten days have passed since my return back in time. Everything seemed to be standing still. In the castle, everyone was busy preparing for the nearing Founding Celebration. Like in the past, I stayed quiet in my quarters, silently observing Secretly preparing
Knowing the future did not mean I could charge head–on against my enemies. Especially when I did not want to risk changing some parts of my
future.
‘I have to maintain the status quo, at least until I get River back. My eyes flashed coldly.
Water dripped on my face. The coldness made me remember the coldness of that night when I was betrayed. In the silence of my bathroom, I remembered what transpired that night when the treason started
I was in this very room and had no clue that my castle was already infiltrated. The silence betrayed me and gave me a false sense of peace.
It was not until I felt the cold sword piercing on my back when I realized that the people surrounding me have betrayed me. These people who I trusted and cherished looked at me like predators towards their prey.
The coldness of the blade pressing in me made my body shivered. But it was the pain of betrayal that caused my blood to drip.
And I allowed them to do it. Silently, I accepted their betrayal and did not at all fight. I chose the easiest option and just decided to let go, thinking. that erasing my existence would solve everything.
it was not for Rowan, I would not even have a clue what they did to my family..”
Hatred flashed my eyes. Thus, I closed them and relished the biting coldness on my face.
To think of it. He hasn’t given me a reply.” I softly whispered. It has been a few days since I wrote Rowan a letter. But I have yet to receive a reply.
“Is he going to ignore me?” I mumbled to myself. The two of us were enemies, and my kingdom and his pack were on the verge of war against each other. I would be more surprised if he actually would reply to my invitation.
Suddenly, I felt a shift in the air. It was very subtle, almost very unnoticeable, but a new aura entered the bathroom from the opened window. My eyes sharpened as I looked at the shadow that stood behind the wall divider. I gripped the tub, on my hand, powerful energy gathered.
Suddenly, I heard a deep voice echoing in the room. “You want to hear from me this much?”
“So much that you destroy your tub with excitement while thinking about me?” He teased me.
Such an alluring voice like an angel who descended on earth to seduce the mortals.
was the same voice who exposed the truth while I was at the doors of death. The same one who triggered my fury and tempted me to turn back.
the time.
Alpha Ruwan. The Rogue King who refused to be under the control of the royalty,
he was supposedly my sworn enemy. The one who was supposed to attack me at any given time.
I used to dislike him and was always on my guard against him. Yet the moment I confirmed it was him, my body immediately relaxed and a small smile settled on my lips. I stared at the shadow of his figure who stopped behind the divider.
“Wasn’t it you who couldn’t wait to see me? To charge straight in my bathroom while I am bathing?” I teased back.
Howan visibly turned still. Though I could not see his face, I could imagine the surprise on his face at my teasing. After all, even though he would always tease mir, whenever be raw me. I was always cold, unresponsive to him. The satisfied smile on my face turned wider.
After a moment, I could hear him say, “Little mouse, what are you playing at?”
“Inviting me to escort you at the founding celebration is basically inviting a wolf to a sheep’s party. Unless, you learned to be wicked and prepared a se little surprise for mer His tone, which sounded serious at first, still ended up teaseful
I never realized it before but his voice sounded so good even when he was heartlessly telling me the news of my family’s death and my packs destruction. I have never hated a. No matter what he said, I found his voice very seductive.
“Why don’t you find out?”
Whether it’s a genuine invitation or a trap, come to the founding ceremony and see for yourself,” I sofily replied.
Rowan did not answer right away. Through his duadow I could see him leaning his body on the wall, his posture relaxed. I was as if he was relax in his own room and not an intruder in the queen’s chaudier
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As I observe him through his shadow, I likewise feel his eyes on mine. Surprisingly, it did not make me feel awkward
Originally, I only sent the invitation to rile up the council who would not get off my back. But after a while, I started thinking that bringing Rowan in the founding celebration was a great way of not only pissing the council off but also initiating peace between the kingdom and his pack.
After all, I would rather be allied with Rowan who directly opposes me than with someone who would stab me in the back. Upon that thought, an idea came to mind.
“What else, if you come and become my escort. I will reward учи well:
“If you escort me, I will lift one restriction the kingdom placed on your pack as a punishment, Say, I would order that the barrier be lifted, so that your pack may resume trading with the humans.” I said with a smile.
As Rowan’s pack refused to be under the control of the werewolf royalty, several restrictions were placed over them. I, as the queen, had the power
lift these restrictions
Rowan quietly observed me. It was only after a few seconds when I heard his chuckle. Then, with his low, husky voice, he replied, “My queen. I am only worried for you.”
“If I really come to the founding celebration, will you be able to handle it?”
Suddenly, he shifted. I did not see him move but felt his presence gening closer. Then, I heard a whisper in my car.
“If I come to escort you, little mouse, will you be able to handle me?”
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