I inhaled sharply and hastily rose to my feet, striving to elevate myself by grasping the wall.
My feet became entangled, and I began to lose my balance, attempting to grasp Jayce’s chamber doorknob for support, but I failed to make contact.
The ground approached, and I prepared for the collision.
Until I encountered a solid chest that prevented my fall, accompanied by arms encircling me to maintain my equilibrium.
It is he. Prince Jayce.
“Companion…” Zayden snarled.
What is it?“Jayce enquired, anxiety surging within him.”
“It is she.” She is the one. She is the individual we designated. I cannot confuse that touch with any other. Do you not perceive it?”Zayden implored.”
“She lacks a wolf,” Jayce reminded him.
I am aware. However, it is she. It is Molly.
What justifies my trust in you on this occasion?Jayce enquired.
I informed you that something was amiss! However, you did not heed my words!Zayden howled, “I was unable to perceive the wolf the night we marked her.” However, I recall the sensation of her presence and the fragrance of her hair. Moreover, consider the sensation of our bodies in contact with hers.
“How could you have failed to detect her earlier when we gathered the maids?”Jayce seethed, incensed by the error committed.
“Likely due to my ability to perceive her only when she is in close proximity.” Zayden lamented, “She has not been sufficiently close to us. When you shut the door last night between Vera and Molly, the mate connection was severed.” I expressed that something felt amiss, yet you proceeded regardless. You engaged in intimate relations with the inappropriate individual in the presence of our friend!
Silence. I was in oestrus. She is the individual who consistently evades me. “I informed you that the concept of fated mates is mere nonsense,” Jayce retorted.
(Molly’s Perspective)
“Your Majesty…” I stated, attempting to curtsy, but I nearly lost my balance and had to steady myself.
I was in a state of shock; I scarcely knew how to respond.
“Your Majesty!”Vera exclaimed, exiting his chamber. Her hair dishevelled framed her slender visage, and her eyes were wide and vigilant as she gazed between the two of us.
Jayce adjusted his posture and cleared his throat.
“Your maid exhibits considerable clumsiness,” Jayce remarked to her as he averted his gaze from me.
My face flushes again, and I gaze down at my feet.
“I deeply apologise…” I murmured, barely perceptible.
“Did she cause you harm?”Vera enquired, scanning his body until her frigid gaze fixed upon me.
No, I am fine. “I am accustomed to women adoring me,” Jayce remarked with a tone of ennui.
I raised my gaze to confront him; he presumed I was feeble and submissive like one of his admirers? My breath caught in my throat; that was entirely inaccurate. I was simply fatigued, which caused me to lose my balance.
“I assure you, she will not evade consequences,” Vera stated, maintaining her piercing wolf-like stare at me.
I swallowed with difficulty, attempting to envision the retribution she would impose upon me.
Jayce remained silent as he walked past Vera and re-entered the chamber, forcefully closing the door behind him. Tears welled in my eyes again; he despised me profoundly and allowed Vera to believe I was pursuing him, despite my lack of interest.
What was her intention regarding me?
Her lip curled in revulsion as she approached me angrily; she seized my wrist with such force that I winced in pain. Her nails penetrated my skin, leaving faint pink imprints. I had humiliated her before the prince; I was aware of my transgression, and she intended to exact retribution.
She forcefully dragged me down the corridor; we passed the grand staircase and approached Vera’s bedroom. Upon entering, I nearly collapsed as she released my arm. She was panting, and her eyes shimmered with the silver of her wolf.
I observed her wolf’s fangs protruding from her mouth and the silver fur emerging beneath her skin. Her wolf was struggling to be unleashed; it yearned to rend me asunder. I feared that Vera would permit it to do precisely that.
“Did you believe you could attempt to take him from me?”Vera simmered with her jaw clenched.
No… “Certainly not, my lady,” I attempted to persuade her.
I could not allow her to harbour such thoughts while I endeavoured to secure my liberation from this palace.
“Falsehood!”She hissed; I discerned the growl of her wolf resonating deep within her throat. “You have been nothing but deceitful.” I observe the manner in which you regard him.
“I am uncertain of your perception, yet…” I attempted to articulate once more, but she abruptly raised her hand, and I experienced the abrupt force of her strike against my face, halting my speech.
I exhaled a quivering breath as I made contact with the sensitive region where she struck me, aware that it was vividly pink and agonising. I grimaced at the discomfort and let my trembling hands fall to my sides.
“You perceive me as a fool.” “As if I were blind,” she remarked, lowering her voice as she approached me. “Do you believe I am unaware of your actions?”
I fulfilled all her requests; I conversed with Prince Ashton on her behalf and remained outside Prince Jayce’s chamber door throughout the night while they engaged in intimacy. Despite my efforts, she still perceives me as a threat.
She was impossible to satisfy.
“I apologise, my lady,” I murmured; it was all I could articulate.
She raised her hand to strike me again, but a gentle knock on her door interrupted her. She appeared irritated as she turned to open the door, but her annoyance dissipated, replaced by sheer astonishment.
