SWNOVELS Chapter 15
Chapter 0015
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“What? No! The bog is disgusting! I’m a werewolf, not a boar!”
Upon hearing his protests, Father became even more enraged and slowly stepped forward. Jackson tugged at Fae’s dress in fear, the weight of Father’s anger crushing Jackson as he approached. He raised his hands in surrender and pleaded, “It wasn’t me, Father! I’m
innocent! I was trying my best to protect her!”
Realizing he was doomed at this rate, Jackson had no choice but desperately to turn to me. He interlaced his fingers and nodded discreetly toward his hands, which were hidden by his side. It was a familiar gesture.
I immediately flew into my father’s arms to stop him, and in the sweetest voice I could muster, I said, “Father, it was just an accident.
Jackson protected me.”
Father raised an eyebrow in suspicion, so I continued to coax him. It’s true,” I said, nodding my head. “If it weren’t for Jackson, I would’ve
been in even more trouble.”
Finally convinced, Father took a deep breath and walked away to sit
opposite us.
“Who were those two women? And which pack do they belong to?” he asked grimly.
Wanting to take her petty revenge on the two, Fae delightfully
answered, “Flora and Margot! They’re both related to Alpha Kylian.” I had even given her a stern look hoping to stop her but to no avail.
“Guards!” Father roared.
Immediately, the door opened and five warriors funneled into the
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room. I could feel the floor vibrating as they performed a military.
salute with a firm stomp.
“Yes, Your Majesty!”
“Deploy a team of soldiers to track those two women who made that ruckus in the foyer. You will travel to the Dark Moon Pack and bring
them to me!”
“Father, please!” I clasped my father’s hand in both of mine. “Please trust me. I can resolve this matter on my own.”
Though I despised both of them, I couldn’t allow Father to take them away. Acting so recklessly would harm his reputation as a wise and venerable king. I had already made my father worry about me, and I would not allow him to tarnish his name as well.
He gave me a wary look and fell silent, taking a moment to calm down. Finally understanding my intentions, he nodded.
“If, for whatever reason, you encounter any difficulties and cannot do this on your own, I want you to tell me. Nothing is more important to me than you, and I will not let politics bring harm to my family.”
“Agree,” Jackson said as he leaned closer.
“I know,” I replied, burying my head in my brother’s broad chest. Just then, out of the corner of my eye, I could have sworn I saw a white flash just past the window of the lounge.
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Margot’s POV
“I don’t understand. How… How does she know Prince Jackson?” I muttered to myself, sitting dejectedly on the ground.
I remember staring blankly at Della, the lowly girl whom Kylian had rejected. The growing crowd of guests had begun to stir, pointing and
whispering at me. Seeing them gossip sparked rage that I could feel coursing through my body. I then turned to Flora, feeling betrayed that she wouldn’t openly take my side.
We had since been escorted outside, where I got up and dragged her to the corner of the castle grounds.
“What in the Goddess’s name is going on, Flora?” I demanded, shaking her shoulders. “Why was she wearing your necklace?”
I never thought Flora, whom I had placed my utmost trust in, the woman I protected at all costs, would deceive me like this. And as if that wasn’t enough, it had cost me my reputation as well. Because she hadn’t the spine to tell me the truth, I had thrown an ugly fit in front of esteemed guests from across the lands. I was now an object of disgust and contention among them! D amn it!
Flora faltered and squirmed under my gaze, her eyes dodging mine. “I just… I wanted to tell you earlier, but… I lost it at some point. Someone must have found it and sold it…”
Her paltry explanation was laughable, and my eyes went dark. Then why would you tell me that Della’s necklace was fake?! You nearly got me killed! What if Prince Jackson told Kylian about this?!”