Betrothed to My Alpha Mate's Son
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