NovelEnglishChapter 20 I swallow thickly though I am thankful he can't recognize my scent, it goes to show how much I reeked of Rhett and his pack last twe met.
"Hmm, interesting. Unmarked, unmated, and pure." he purrs while inhaling deeply. "Now that is worrisindeed," he adds, lettinggo abruptly, I stumble back. “Dangerous even," he warns and my cheeks flwith not only the heat of him so close but the humiliation.
The King's eyes bore into mine, demanding answers. His presence is overwhelming, filling the room with an oppressive energy. "My Beta said you haven't registered. Is that true? Why didn't you register?" I struggle to keep my composure, aware that the slightest misstep could have grave consequences. "I... I forgot," I lie, hoping he'll believe me.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtThe King strides forward, his intimidating presence making my heart race. I can feel his eyes burning into me, assessingwith a critical gaze.
"You dare to trespass on our land without registering, knowing the risks of being not only a werewolf but an unmated one, unmarked one. You would put my son in such a risk by merely being near you so close to the next full moon," the King growls, his tone menacing.
"No, I was trying to help... I... didn't know he was your son... I..." 0.00% ||| 0 < Chapter 20 788 #louchers "You thought what? Any wolf can tell his aura is not normal for a boy his age and you expectto believe such words. You said so yourself that we met before or didn't meet, which is it?" "Only in passing," I lie, knowing we met in the city definitely would raise more suspicion now he already thinks I am sshe wolf after a strong alpha. Let alone stalking him and his son.
"You have no pack affiliation, no identification. You are nothing but a rogue and I am expected to believe you just happened upon my son?" Max stares up at his father and tugs at his hand.
"I was just trying to help Max." I chew my lip.
"Help Max?" The King snaps. "How do I know you haven't kidnapped him?" "I swear, I wasn't trying to kidnap him,” I protest desperately. “I found him at the park.” The King studiesclosely, his gaze piercing and intense. For a moment, there is silence as we stand there, locked in a tense standoff.
Before the King can respond, Max interrupts, rushing to my side. "You won't hurt my friend Daddy. She is my friend!" "Your friend failed to register, Max," the King explains, his tone gentle but firm.
"But she didn't mean it, right, Brielle?" Max looks atwith pleading eyes, the hope in his expression nearly breaking my heart.
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I chew my lip, uncertain of what to say. "Please, Dad, she did nothing wrong but try to walkhome. She е know walk m didn't even know who I was, I had my mask." he says holding up his Spider-Man mask. The King stares at his son but then sighs heavily. Finally, the King speaks again. "Very well," he says in a low growl. "I'll give you the benefit of the doubt this time."
The King watchesintently, then looks down at his son, who stares up om at him pleadingly. "I'll give you a one-month returning race period for my son. You are to register within that time, don't letcross paths with you again while unregistered are we clear?" I nod letting out a breath of relief while Max beams up atexcitedly.
As I leave the palace grounds, my heart pounds in my chest, and my legs tremble beneath me. I can't help O but replay the encounter over and over in my head, each tfeeling the weight of the king's scrutiny and the warmth of Max's innocent trust. I head back to work to explain my absence before heading hand back to Granny. The walk hI feel like I am being watched, that I am just one step away from this facade I've built to ccrumbling down around me, today was a close call. Fear hasuneasy, what if they figure it out.
Figure out who I am.
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