My Alphas' Dark Desires novel Chapter 83

Chapter 83: Her Name

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Chapter 83

~Ash’s POV~

My heart skipped a beat when I heard Valerie’s name being mentioned there. I swallowed and took a step back.

Something in me locked up. A single name burned in my chest.

Valerie.

I turned quietly, slipping back down the hallway before they noticed. I found Ace leaning against the wall near the stairwell, tossing a small red fruit in his hand like he’d never moved.

"Well?" he asked.

I swallowed. "Where’s Luna Star?"

Rather than answer me, Ace questioned. "I knew you were eavesdropping. What did you hear that left you shaken?"

Just as I was about to answer, he beat me to it, his eyes darkening a bit. "And don’t you dare lie to your twin. I know you. What is wrong?"

My voice was low, tight. "It’s not nothing, just a visit."

Ace raised a brow. "Spill?"

"It’s not in my place to say or hear. You are free to ask Mum later, but for now, I just need to confirm something."

His expression shifted into something more serious and sharp. "What about it? You tell me, Ash. Remember, we made a promise to each other. We do not keep secrets from each other. So spill."

I sighed and met his gaze and said the only thing that made sense.

"They spoke about the late southern heiress and a prophecy."

"So?"

"Mum claimed to be having dreams of a prophecy that is linked to her, and she believes the Southern Heiress may be alive."

Ace studied me briefly. "That isn’t why you look pale, is it? There’s more."

I nodded and tucked my hands in my pockets. "Her name, though. Her name is Valerie Violet Sapphire Snow."

Before I could say anything, Ace’s eyes widened. "Valerie?"

"I don’t know. I do not have any proof, and besides, a name can be used by several people, even those who know each other, but... I do not know why something struck a chord, but I think it’s her."

Ace shook his head. "No. I doubt it."

"Is it though? No one has a picture of the Southern Heiress, but we do have one of Luna Zara. Don’t you see a slight resemblance?"

"But she died," Ace countered, trying to be the voice of reason. "And their hair colours don’t match."

"Yes, and they believe reincarnation is possible."

Ace shook his head and began moving back and forth with his hands locked behind him like some old teacher. "Are you sure?" he asked once he stopped pacing.

"I do not know, and neither does Mum. That is all she has, her speculation."

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Later that evening, we found ourselves sitting at the royal guest house at the side of the mansion.

It was a quiet, private dining room and house reserved only for bloodline royalty anytime they visited, Luna Star had explained.

Our mother had joined us for dinner.

And by joined, I meant interrogated us with a silver spoon in hand and an arched brow like she was already suspicious.

She sipped her wine first, quietly. Too quiet.

"So," she said suddenly, and I looked up from my half-cut steak. "Anything... interesting happen while I was gone?"

Ace didn’t answer. He was chewing. For me, I kept my head down.

"Anything at all?" Mum pressed, casually twirling her fork like it was nothing. "Like, say... meeting your mate?"

We both choked. I reached for my water and nearly spilt it. Ace pounded his chest, muttering curses under his breath.

Mum’s lips curled. Her eyes narrowed like a wolf scenting prey. "Start spilling."

We said nothing. Then the mind link snapped open like a whip.

"Spill, boys. I am your mother."

"Fine, Mum," I grumbled through the link. "We found our mate."

"Already?!" she squealed—out loud this time—and clapped her hands once, nearly knocking over her glass.

Liar.

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