st and unremarkable room. Mary was standing behind me, her words

er like chattel to the fearsome Lycan king. The mere thought of it sent

onl

situation that I find myself trapped in. My eyes quickly became filled with tear

face while I anxiously waited for my supposed groom, I glanced at Mar

ed, "Oh, my lady, you don't wa

ay here anymore. I...I don't even want to live anymore, Mary," I whispered frustratingly, the te

ess an inner strength far beyond what you may believe. Trust me when I say that every

lly that

ul. It's just that I understand your pain

tle smile. I sighed deeply and glanced back at the mirro

ady." I quickly glared

She quickly nodded. "Just get

some face wipes. She wiped my face till it was rid of

it to my face in order to enhance its radiance. As I felt the

ed of a harmonious blend of white and ocean blue shades, adorned with intricate silver beadwork that formed elegant designs. I coul

table. With a hint of disdain and disbelief, I scoffed at the feeble and self-centered thoughts that con

g that it might possibly enchant the Lycan king and leave him utterly mesmeri

eel better, Mary, then it's not working". S

my princess. Just loos

to her when a knock

owards the door. With a subtle motion, she pulled it open, revealing

nquired, "I've stood here patiently for mor

nodded. "Ye

fter saying that, he turned around and walked away,

he mean by g

m, I felt a reassuring touch a

entry. Overwhelmed by nerves, I anxiously bit down on my lower lip and incessantly tapped my right foot on th

inside. My eyes immediately lowered to the ground, a

is really

my father, where he sat on his throne with a smile on his face. A

f the strange voice only to find a man donned in an elaborate royal attire making his

iously took a step back. Is this my supp

a pleasure to finally meet you, my princess." He took my

intently examined his features. Although he appeared to be in his mid-fifties, he possessed an unde

isn't here as he has much more important and urgent matt

know I was holding. So, he is not the Lycan king after all

ishing to realize the extent of his desperation to rid himself of my presence. Feeling a mix of anger and betr

ke father," I stated, t

e daughter?" I scoffed at his p

king emphasis on the new home. I looked at Mary who was loo

with you, if you like," he said, giving

ome and asked,

s." I spurned around and left the throne room, n

e intricate carvings and scrollwork that adorned the body. There were also gild

ngs you asked

the charm bracelet and the necklace my mum gave me on my sixteenth birthday and a few other th

nly precious jewel." I rolled my eyes at

s jewel

re he could say anything I turned and entered the carriage that

a puzzled and inquisitive look in her di

in the second carriage wit

ages?" She nodded. "

giving me a concerned look and I gave her

luxury, perfectly complemented by the intricate silver embellishments that added an extra touch of elegance. The delicately lit crystal chandeliers suspended from the ceiling softly illuminated

and beautiful," I blurted out

t to talk of one as luxurious and beautiful as this. I'

ry nodded at him. "Good, we're moving now." With

t held countless bittersweet memories, both joyous and sorrowful. A lone tear cascaded down my cheek, its presence swiftly concealed as I hurriedly brushed it away, hoping to shield my vulnerabi

uly free me f