Love's Unexpected Awakening Elowen's Choice novel Chapter 113

Chapter 113 The Seal of Authority

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His uncle saw it, immediately snatched the seal away, and delivered a sharp kick that sent young Alaric sprawling.

His chin had split open on the floor, pain and tears flooding his senses.

Paralyzed with fear of this uncle, he hadn’t dared make a sound. Clutching his bleeding chin, he had fled in disgrace.

Later, when his father learned of it, there was no sympathy, only a hard slap to the back of his head and a furious shout: “You little fool! Set foot in your uncle’s study again, and I’ll beat you to death!”

The incident had left a deep scar of fear.

Seeing the seal now made Alaric’s head buzz, a cold sweat breaking out on his back.

How? How could Uncle have given this away?

“Before His Grace departed this morning,” Gerda explained, her tone cool and measured, “he expressed concern. He feared Her Grace, being young, new to the household, kind-hearted and gentle, might encounter shameless types at Falconcrest Manor and be taken advantage of. As he could not arrive immediately, he entrusted me with this seal. Anyone who offends the Duchess of Duskmoor offends His Grace.”

Her gaze swept over them. “Your Highness, Lady Daphne, I would advise careful consideration.”

“What seal? This is just a trick,” Daphne scoffed, tugging at Alaric’s arm. “Your Highness, surely-”

“Be silent!” Alaric cut her off harshly, shaking her hand away.

Daphne flinched, startled, and immediately fell quiet.

Gritting his teeth, Alaric turned and bowed toward the seal in Gerda’s hands. “My respects, Uncle. Aunt.”

Daphne stared, stunned.

Alaric turned on her, his eyes frightening. “Bow!

Tears welled in Daphne’s eyes, but under his fierce glare, she bit her lip and performed the required curtsy, her movements stiff.

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Chapter 113 The Seal of Authority

Watching Alaric’s reaction, Elowen grasped the profound significance of the seal.

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She was astonished. She had known Cassian would support her, but she hadn’t anticipated such a powerful, unmistakable declaration.

He really is… exceptionally good.

“Remember this well,” Elowen said, assuming an air of authority. “Any further lapse will not be met with such leniency.”

Gerda stood beside her, the seal held reverently in both hands, its silent presence a formidable deterrent. Alaric and Daphne dared not utter a word of protest.

Seeing them forced into a posture of grudging respect when they clearly despised her filled Elowen with a profound, almost giddy sense of satisfaction.

At that moment, her gaze traveled past them and landed on a familiar figure just alighting from a carriage.

It was Rowena, having just arrived.

They hadn’t seen each other for a few days, and Elowen had missed her a little. She didn’t say more. She ran over, cheerful and light.

Alaric’s brow remained tightly furrowed.

Daphne watched Elowen’s retreating back, her fingers clenched so tightly they ached. Endless jealousy and malice churned in her eyes.

Enjoy your triumph while you can, Elowen.

The Duke is coming, you say?

Perfect. I have a spectacular scene prepared just for you both.

Let’s see how brightly you smile then!

On the other side-

Elowen, drawing closer, saw that Rowena wasn’t alone. Following a few steps behind was Kaelan, dressed in a dark green, close-fitting fine wool tunic, secured by an ornate leather belt inlaid with silver filigree.

Kaelan’s gaze was fixed intently on Elowen. With a mix of deference and reluctant resignation, he greeted, “Your Grace.”

Elowen smiled warmly, “Mr. Page, you and your aunt have such a close relationship.”

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Kaelan inclined his head slightly. “Your Grace may call me Kaelan. ‘Mr. Page’ is too formal.”

Elowen accepted easily. “Alright, Kaclan.”

She looked him up and down. “The more I look the more I think you’re easy on the eyes. On

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