i

s on him, my heart became entangled in love. But why did he call me his mate? Did t

of the king’s name. The fault lied with the castle for keeping me so disconnected. In my circumstances, it only wor

beyond my comprehension, as if he had fina

st powerful Alpha, able to easily ch

gentle kiss upon it. Though a shiver coursed through

r words. “Your Majesty,

lders. “Why, my Luna?” The gentleness in his voice sent my heart flu

d,” I began, my voice fal

he depths of my mind and soul. “Pink,” he stated, as if he had

you live?” he asked, his voic

The fact that I had been adopted as a princess, abandoned by my real parents, an

red my courage and asked, “D

s as he responded, “Sure, everything. I

urge of determination. I didn’t seek revenge or pity from anyone. All I desired was a chance to esc

on me as he took a step clos

y, I blurted out, “I

. “Then come with me. You don’t have to expla

fled from Derek and Garrett, who could spread lies and slander about me

. Please, let me go. You won’t be able to protect m

ftly turned his head towards his men. “Inform the

eaving me bewildered by their presen

f safety and security. “You are my mate, my Luna. I will

my finger in a childish promise

ine delicately. “I promise you by my life. I have search

y, my king. I didn’t even know that you are the king. Sorry—I didn’t ev

d forehead. “Don’t be sorry. You don’t need any practice. Because you wil

ased father’s words. They escaped my lips before I could sto

o toe. “Your father, King Valdo! Then why are you w

’t protest. “You are so tiny and weak. You won’t be able to walk all that distance. I like that

his broad chest. “I’m not tiny, my

ilent, listening to him converse with his men about various matters. The warmth an

s you, daddy. My brothers didn’t protect me.” Tear

ly when I heard the blaring sound of horns and the boisterous cheers of the cro

y life, I heard his nam

e name as my d

placed by utter silence as all eyes fell

, Valdo. Are you still alive? You didn’t die?” The name Valdo echoed i

new king—the one who shared his name. Gently, he placed me back on my feet and tucked a loose strand of hair behind my ear. “I’m King

and Derek, approaching with heavy footsteps. Fear gripped me, and I instinctively moved to shield myse

me, his voice dripping with disdain. “What are you doing, Pin

back, causing him to stumble. His voice carried an edge of agg

traightened himself. “Your Pink?” he stammered, a mix of confusion a

ne, his eyes locked onto Derek and Garett. Drawing himself up to his full height, he arched an e

I felt myself losing grip on reality. Overwhelmed with emotions and the weight of my newfound