Chapter 130
Zephyrine
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“You won’t believe the rumors already circulating the Shifted Empire,” Princess Serena said, mouth full. “They claim you, Zephyrine Ashmere, Alpha of Ash Pack, are… the real deal.”
I stared at her blankly before giggling. The way she had phrased it made the room tense, and for a moment I worried the rumors might be dark.
“I hate being the talk of everyone in the empire. That’s why I accepted my prize quietly, when I was named the Goddess of War in silence, in private.”
“You still can’t escape being the talk,” Princess Mearez chimed in, reaching for her goblet, which I filled for her.
“Thanks,” she said, sipping, then set it down. “You are an Ashmere. That alone is enough for everyone to speak of. I wouldn’t be surprised if that man who calls himself your mate came begging you now.”
Princess Serena turned sharply toward her sister, almost glaring.
“He wouldn’t even dare,” she said. “Not even with a case here in the Lycan Kingdom.”
I raised an eyebrow.
“Nyroth?”
“Is that his name?” Princess Serena asked, reaching for the scroll she had brought and reading briefly before nodding. “He’s been summoned to the throne chamber with that rude lady, Kaela. Both will apologize to the maid they humiliated at the party. Your best friend, the host, will also be there.”
I blinked in awe.
“Dessyn? Wow. Is she… safe?”
“Yes. She’s only there to provide explanation. My baby brother won’t harm anyone you care for. You are our wife. Our queen.”
I laughed softly, shaking my head.
“Being a queen sounds boring. Imagine sitting in meetings all day?”
“Lycannar shares that mindset,” Mearez said with a laugh. “When Father first called him to court to learn how to rule, Lycannar dozed off in the meeting. And he paid dearly for it.”
I laughed, taking another bite.
“That day wasn’t funny then, but recalling it now…” Mearez’s voice softened as she swallowed. “Father had him kneel in the arena for a month straight. Fell gravely ill when finally released. No healer was allowed. He had to go straight to court and endure the meetings while sick.”
The breakfast atmosphere turned sour, and I unconsciously dropped my cutlery.
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Chapter 130
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“Do you have to tell her that, Mearez? You’re killing the mood,” Serena scolded. Both sisters looked at me.
“It’s nothing. I’m fine,” I said softly, though neither believed me. I lowered my gaze, sighing. No wonder Lycannar felt unloved. His father, who should have been a mentor, had never treated him well.
“May I ask a question?” I said gently. They paused, looking at me. “Lycannar, is he a warrior too?”
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I looked at the door ahead, hesitating, when she gave me a gentle smack on the arm.
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