nna'

s undeniabl

pen my mouth, Kristina let out a disdainful snort. "Nothin

eone who believed herself superior, someone who had never questioned her place at the top. Under her scrutiny, I felt

been stripped of all dignity as a she-

gaze, and arrogantly scanned

e Beta and the future queen! Do not even think about trying to seduce the

ull of contempt, landed on me once more. She waved her h

lightly tracing my face as she spoke in a chilling voice. "Now,

leapt in panic. Fear paralyzed my legs, turning them into jelly. I dared

red in desperation. It was Bryan who had dragged me awa

e immediately. Who would want

er flaring. "Shut your mouth, yo

that I had schemed to charm Bryan. "You will regret this.

ed the dagger, her

My eyes widened in terror, and I instinctiv

adness. Sweat trickled down Hayley's forehead as she pleaded, "Mis

you think I care? I am the Beta's daughter. Even if

Hayley and the servants to retreat in fear. She lunged at me, her hand shov

amed, frozen

I closed my eyes, bracing myself for t

eone st

gger, suspended in mid-air. Her once vicious expression had melted into one of

er voice suddenly saccharine, dripping with forc

e familiarity; it seemed to be t

was momentarily stu

ton Reeves was as serene as a flowing stream, while Do

gentle curls. His eyes were compassionate and deep, exuding a calmness tha

softly, signaling a servant to br

of the fear still gripping my heart. I felt a warmth stir wit

around my shoulders, whisperi

en turned a slightly cold gaze to Kristina. "Kris