Mated To The Cruel Prince novel Chapter 821

Chapter 821: Only Hope

A knock sounded on the cottage door, a sound that pierced through the quietness of the room like a bell. Issac, who had been sitting by the window, immediately went on alert. He stood up cautiously, his footsteps soft on the wooden floor, and reached for the weapon at his side. Moments later, the door creaked open slightly, just enough for him to peer out.

A familiar face came into view. "It’s me," Oma said, her voice a calming whisper as she smiled up at her son.

She gave a slight nod, urging him to open the door wider. Beside her, a lively presence couldn’t wait any longer.

"And me, of course!" Kayla added excitedly, pushing past Oma to step inside.

Issac sighed with relief and stepped aside, letting them in. But before he could relax, he turned serious again.

"Stay here," he instructed them as he stepped out of the cottage.

His eyes scanned the surroundings of the forest clearing, his senses sharp and focused, ensuring they hadn’t been followed. He needed to be certain no one would discover their hideout.

Once satisfied that all was clear, Issac stepped back into the cottage. Inside, he caught sight of his mother, Oma, dropping a basket onto the table in the small living area.

"I came here as soon as I received your message," she said. "Figured you’d have nothing, so I did a bit of shopping." She began unpacking the basket, revealing fresh bread, fruits, and other essentials.

Issac muttered a soft, "Thank you,"

He watched his mother’s efficient movements. She’d always been practical, taking charge in difficult situations. It was a relief to have her here, even if he would never admit it outright.

Kayla, who had been looking around the cottage with her curious eyes, turned to Issac. "Where is Maxi?" she asked, noting the absence of her brother’s fiancée.

"Here I am," a voice responded, as Maxi stepped out of a shadowy corner, her movements so stealthy that she nearly startled Kayla in the process.

Kayla’s eyes widened in surprise. "I just checked there!" she exclaimed, pointing toward the corner where Maxi had been hiding.

Maxi gave her a sly smile. "Yeah, I know. It would take you a lot of centuries to be as good as me."

Kayla rolled her eyes but couldn’t suppress her smile. She stepped forward and pulled Maxi into a hug. "I missed you," she said softly.

Maxi hugged her back, a warm smile spreading across her lips. "I missed you too."

As soon as Kayla pulled away, Oma was there, wrapping Maxi in a motherly embrace. "I almost thought something happened to you when my son sent me that cryptic message," she said, her tone slightly scolding but full of relief. "But thank the gods you’re safe because I have no idea how to comfort a Fae who just lost a mate."

Verify captcha to read the contentVerify