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Betrothed to My Alpha Mate's Son

Chapter 6 Masquerade Party Gone Wrong

Word Count: 3341    |    Released on: 14/08/2023

our tea, Kasumi? I

er. My finger was only tracing the brim of the cup before gaz

tart aftertaste played in my mouth. I told that to Madeline with a gentle smil

nder fingers wrapped around the sultry cup. "That

s I felt this gnawing feeling starting to eat me. It s

e, pertaining that Madeline was trying to impose upo

edly pour some laxative tonic at least to satiate this revulsion I felt for him, e

sum

es

you that as long as Thaddeus is the Alpha and Severin is his next heir, you have nothing to worry about your family who sold

t that," I muttered

uncertain if she was annoyed by my words or if she felt sympathetic towa

ing a visit to the southwestern borders to investigate the commotion.

ordeal had come to an end. However, it had

n their direction. I couldn't help but wonder how th

where I spotted numerous cadavers dragged inside the pack. A distinct, me

in as I tilted my head slightly, my gaze fixed upon them w

since this was not the only time I had seen one. As I said to them earlier, I

o cared for the welfare of his territory

ed my nostrils, shuddering my whole be

time his foot surpassed each other, a trail of his magnificence succumbed to the whole area, leaving no traces of hesitation. I wet my

uch a nuisance as she urged me t

I

knowing that his authoritative ambiance could blitz my hear

ed at warp speed when my eyes

ke an eccentric chimpanze

nough that I despised him. "Hope

his foot with his head first. I pursed my lips into a thin line to stop myself from

ing when Thaddeus turned

n the bunches of leaves were blocking me. I supported myself by leaning to the trunk, feeling

mpossible since I was dis

his scent of mint and orange wafted in the air, and at t

spering, mate, feeling so dumb that

omething wr

hin me, causing my hands to clench into tight fists. As Thaddeus deliberately did not avoid his gaze on the tree where I was, a lump formed in my throat, and I swallowed h

n. Let's cle

knees felt like they would melt now. I fled from the scene and returned to the chambe

h

as that the reason why he k

plummeted down to the floor when I realized I was not wearing one. A chilling sensation swept ov

ng on the floor, blaming myself for no

d I could have an interaction that must not be supposed to happen. Tha

y, refraining from any covert visits to the border to observe the unfolding event

's Sev

I got down from the second floor w

arty that would be hel

vered at the sight of Thaddeus, who just got out f

abou

when Thaddeus spoke in a slow yet firm tone. It was enough to fi

through it. How could I feel and maintain my composure under hi

eartedly, "Severin is sick. He sa

n, Thaddeus. You can go ahea

verin was 'sick,' as he proclaimed. I did not know how it resorted to this discussion

learned that Severin was sick tickled me. I could sense the concer

ng all along. All I knew was after I was dressed up, he decided to tell me that he would not come, making a reason to everyone that he was sick. He looked healthy before pestering me to tell everyone he wouldn't come. I did not know w

ere on the outside. That kind of gaze brought me to a memory of when Father used to have that disturbed expression. However

caress in the first moonlig

t not flow as smoothly as my father's, yet the unspoken lang

de. "Thaddeus...?" It was futile when he was not heeding me. "Thaddeus!" This time, my h

leashing a piercing g

his unexpected outburst. A whirlwind of unease twisted i

ave arrived at our destination," I said calmly and unaffectedly, not wanting to let him know that he had startled

nt, I was greeted by a vibrant scene, with a multitude of students, professors, and distinguished guests adorning themselves in lavish att

he dance floor was a kaleidoscope of twirling figures as couples and friends spun and twirled with contagious joy. Laughter and cheers mingled with the music, creating an

almost forgot to mingle with my fellows. I came to spot Lady Irene

ady Rory said as I scurried to be

ke alterations to our plans and schedules." I smiled wryly, try

la leaned a little

re the only ones here." I let out a deep sigh, my voice tinged with a sense of desolation as if portraying

s

t as me nodded before their eyes spotted Thaddeus, a

" Their voices took on

y Juliette asked, simpering softly. Then she nudged me. "Lady

ise. I simply gulped at such a sight before my heart flipped over when our eyes met. "Um..." The words I was about to utter suddenly ate up when he raised his flute glass a

d teasingly. "I bet you are.

" I chuckled nervous

d about this. Glancing at the bracelet I wore, I took deliberate action, seeking guidan

be veiled, and her mate couldn't detect it. Only the divine priests and div

rying one with me at all times, the sole purpose of which was t

e our mate's presence, despite their

ine priest, which led to a crucial error. Consequently, whenever I relentlessly sought to tame

ould have an interaction that must not be supposed to happen. That was why

you find him attractive, really? He is al

ave a husband. You cannot make me agree with it..." I did not know what came

ion, Lady Kasumi.

mitted, they would tease me. If I did not say anything,

ea came out

exclaimed. "I n

tening away from the assembly hall to fulfill my intended destina

a fuss about Thaddeus. For once, I ju

to my misfortune, I encountered my cousin, Akane, Uncle Hajime's dau

in right here..." she said to her followe

red within me, remembering how they made me a servant for her and her twin brother,

e party, I can easily distinguish my filthy cousin right here." Her laughter resonated with a sinister undertone. "Wel

est to distance yourself from me, Akane. In the end, you never desired the company of someone

stretched to the maximum before she stepped forward. The next I knew

he dance floor while I was in disbel

y Ka

ng me closer to her. "That impudent mouth of yours... Shall I

and

would have wanted her

this moment. I really wante

ough now, L

ive male tone. It was quite different, and I knew that it was not him. I realized that it was

I almost barked a scream from that pain. "Oh, my... I did not mean to."

bow, expressing my genuine sincerity, before excusing myself as the weight of maintaining a facade became overwhelming. The corners of my eyes w

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1 Chapter 1 Prologue2 Chapter 2 Head Instructor3 Chapter 3 An Excuse4 Chapter 4 Awareness5 Chapter 5 Just a Woman6 Chapter 6 Masquerade Party Gone Wrong7 Chapter 7 How to Become8 Chapter 8 Hiding and Chasing9 Chapter 9 Something Valuable10 Chapter 10 Revelation11 Chapter 11 Destiny's Key12 Chapter 12 In Vain13 Chapter 13 The Forbidden Truth14 Chapter 14 Unforeseen Duties15 Chapter 15 My Lord16 Chapter 16 Incense17 Chapter 17 His Arrival18 Chapter 18 Confirmation19 Chapter 19 Proxy20 Chapter 20 Mentor21 Chapter 21 Azai Clan22 Chapter 22 Family Drama23 Chapter 23 Facade of Desires24 Chapter 24 A Chance25 Chapter 25 Commander26 Chapter 26 Another Affair27 Chapter 27 Accruing Tension28 Chapter 28 Conclusion29 Chapter 29 Their Representative30 Chapter 30 Disembark31 Chapter 31 Is It Possible 32 Chapter 32 Our Audience33 Chapter 33 Against the Will34 Chapter 34 The Miracle35 Chapter 35 His Wrath36 Chapter 36 First Task37 Chapter 37 The Scarred Man38 Chapter 38 Frustration and Sufferings39 Chapter 39 A Test40 Chapter 40 Conclusion41 Chapter 41 Cretheus42 Chapter 42 Rising Tension43 Chapter 43 Funny Situation44 Chapter 44 Can't Deny45 Chapter 45 Who Owns46 Chapter 46 Not to Torment47 Chapter 47 Apology and Forgiveness48 Chapter 48 Different49 Chapter 49 Apprenticeship50 Chapter 50 Cool Down51 Chapter 51 A Threat52 Chapter 52 Knight's Barracks53 Chapter 53 Mentor54 Chapter 54 Make Haste55 Chapter 55 Behold!56 Chapter 56 Never Repeat57 Chapter 57 He Doesn't Care58 Chapter 58 Miyoshi Member59 Chapter 59 Feign Ignorance60 Chapter 60 Always Feisty61 Chapter 61 New Agenda62 Chapter 62 Be Vigilant63 Chapter 63 Melting64 Chapter 64 Northwestern Assistance65 Chapter 65 Commander66 Chapter 66 A New Update67 Chapter 67 Former Betrothed68 Chapter 68 Stalker Not69 Chapter 69 Minimal Confrontation70 Chapter 70 Thaddeus71 Chapter 71 Theodore72 Chapter 72 A Cruel Witness73 Chapter 73 Loving Mates74 Chapter 74 Don't Feel Jealousy75 Chapter 75 Nightmare76 Chapter 76 The Third Marking