The Alpha's Unwanted Bride novel Chapter 632

Chapter 632: THE LETTER OWL

Queen Rose’s POV

Queen Rose stood before her vanity, slowly removing the jeweled pins from her hair.

The candles in her chamber flickered gently, casting warm gold across the silk curtains and marble floor.

Her shoulders ached with the exhaustion of another long day.

She reached for the night cream on her dresser when a soft knock came at her door.

"Come in," she said.

Hildegard slipped inside, bowing her head with a familiar, gentle smile.

Rose brightened immediately. 𝗳𝚛𝗲𝕖𝕨𝕖𝗯𝚗𝚘𝕧𝕖𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝕞

"Hildegard. You came."

"Of course, Your Majesty," she said. "You asked to see me?"

"Yes." Rose gestured her closer and sat on the edge of her bed, patting the spot beside her.

Hildegard stiffened at first and Rose’s face fell, displeased clearly written on her face.

"I believe I would just remaining standing your majesty if you don’t mind." Hildegard stated.

"No please don’t do that." Rose said unhappily. "We’ve been friends for so long. Please just take a seat. I just needed to see you."

Hildegard was hesitant at first but she eventually gave in.

Hildegard joined her, straight backed and poised as always.

Rose looking at her with her almond eyes as if wanting to say something and then changed her mind instantly.

"And one more thing." Rose said. "I know you are unhappy with me. I understand that. But please, do not call me by my title. You have never done such since we were children ."

Hildegard said nothing and gave a slight nod.

"How is Jasmine?" Rose asked softly. "She’s been staying with you these days."

Hildegard’s expression softened. "She is fine, My Queen. Troubled, but fine. She’s adjusting."

Rose let out a quiet sigh of relief. "Good. Good... I worry about her more than I should."

She paused, staring down at her hands.

"Truth be told, Hildegard... I don’t know why but I feel drawn to her." Her voice shook with confusion. "As if she comes from a place in my heart I can’t quite understand."

Hildegard smiled knowingly. "Jasmine has that effect on people."

Rose nodded slowly. "Yes... yes, she does."

She hesitated before continuing. "I remember seeing her painting once. She was quite good. I know she came here with almost nothing left her pack, from what she said."

Her eyes warmed.

"I want to gift her att. A real one. With materials. A place she can escape to."

Hildegard’s eyes softened. "She would love that, My Queen."

Rose looked as though she had been slapped, Hildegard calling her her Queen.

Rose seemingly managed a smile, touched by the beautiful imagines all over the room.

But Hildegard exhaled deeply, her face shifting, gentle concern replacing her smile.

"Uhmmm I was wondering" she began softly, "may I speak freely?"

Rose sighed heavily again, but it seemed she got the memo, Hildegard wouldn’t be calling her by her name anymore.

Rose stiffened slightly. "About what?"

"Auburn."

The air grew heavy.

Rose’s eyes narrowed. "Hildegard... we have discussed this."

"Not properly," Hildegard insisted. "Not since her coronation. We haven’t been... aligned since that day."

Indeed.

A quiet divide had formed between them, one neither dared to name.

Hildegard straightened. "I only want to protect you. But I must ask... are you certain about Auburn?"

Rose’s jaw tightened.

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