Love's Unexpected Awakening Elowen's Choice novel Chapter 31

Chapter 31 They Share a Bed?

Having said that, Alaric brushed past Elowen and strode into the inner chamber.

Inside, Cassian lay motionless on the bed.

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Since childhood, Alaric had revered this uncle, a respect that even surpassed what he felt for his own father, Theodric.

Only now, with his uncle unconscious, did he dare to look at him so boldly.

His gaze lingered on Cassian’s face for a moment, then suddenly, he noticed something amiss with the bed.

On the inner side of the bed, next to his uncle, a small space was vacant, occupied by a pillow. The bedsheet there bore faint creases.

It was obvious someone had slept there.

Alaric’s heart gave a violent jolt.

Could it be Elowen truly shares a bed with Uncle at night?

Elowen was about to follow him in when Bran and Cora approached.

Seeing Cora’s hesitant expression, Elowen guessed something had happened at the Manor.

In no rush to enter, she signaled to Bran with her eyes.

Understanding her meaning, Bran walked into the inner chamber.

Weighed down by his thoughts, Alaric heard Bran’s praise. “Your Highness is truly filial, coming to pay your respects the moment you heard His Grace had regained consciousness. It’s a pity he has not fully recovered; he was only awake for a short while.”

Preoccupied, Alaric showed no reaction to the compliment. Frowning, he abruptly asked, “Does Elowen sleep beside my uncle every day?”

Bran chuckled, somewhat amused, “What kind of question is that, Your Highness? His Grace and Her Grace are lawfully wedded. Isn’t it perfectly normal for them to share a bed?”

Alaric was half-convinced. “But I just saw a bed set up in the adjacent room…”

“That was me, acting on my own.” Bran scratched his head. “I thought Her Grace might find

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His Grace an inconvenience. But she said marrying him was her heartfelt wish, and she could not be happier.”

Heartfelt wish.

Could not be happier.

Those words scraped at Alaric’s nerves.

Bran eyed him. “However…”

Alaric’s interest piqued. He lifted his eyes, expecting a turn in the story.

Unexpectedly, Bran said earnestly, “Your Highness, you shouldn’t have addressed Her Grace by her given name. You ought to show respect, calling her ‘Aunt.’ She is kind and gentle, and may not hold it against you, but if His Grace were to learn of it, he would surely be displeased.”

Alaric gritted his teeth. “What? Would Uncle actually take her side?”

If he recalled correctly, his uncle had a beloved woman in his heart-it certainly couldn’t be Elowen.

What man would favor a woman like her, who lacked grace and was full of schemes?

This marriage was merely Elowen’s doing, taking advantage of Cassian’s coma and the King’s guilt towards the Hales to force it through.

Upon learning the truth, his uncle should despise her, should want her gone!

Yet Bran spoke with grave seriousness, “Your Highness, you have no idea! His Grace treats Her Grace exceedingly well! The first time he woke, he called for no one else-he rested in her arms. They were most affectionate! The second time, His Grace personally commanded that the entire household’s stewardship be handed to her. In my humble view, His Grace is deeply satisfied with his bride! He’s not fully conscious yet, but once he is, he’ll doubtless dote on her beyond measure…”

If anyone else had said this, Alaric would have dismissed it as lies meant to provoke him.

But this was Bran.

A fool, and blindly loyal to Cassian.

He wouldn’t lie.

So it’s true? Uncle truly treats her well?

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He doesn’t loathe her? He doesn’t want her gone?

A complex storm of emotions raged inside Alaric, his face turning ashen.

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Bran continued speaking at length, but Alaric heard none of it. He hardly remembered how he left the room.

He only recalled seeing Elowen in the outer chamber, his expression cold and hard. Through clenched teeth, he warned, “Elowen, don’t you dare regret this.”

Refusing to look at her again, he turned and strode away without a backward glance.

Elowen got barked at for no reason and honestly thought Alaric was out of his damn mind.

She shrugged it off and turned back to Cora to resume their conversation.

“You were saying, Vivian keeps complaining of headaches or that her things aren’t packed, stubbornly refusing to leave? Fine. In a bit, take two guards over and stuff her straight into the carriage…”

Meanwhile, outside, Alaric headed for his carriage to return to the palace.

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