Love's Unexpected Awakening Elowen's Choice novel Chapter 94

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Alaric recounted the events at Miren Lake, of course, omitting his own tangled feelings for Elowen and Cedric’s disparaging remarks about Julian.

Isla frowned. “Cassian is getting way out of line. Your father even favored him—he actually scolded Galen in council today… The poor man, at his age, was humiliated before the entire court for no good reason. I heard he invoked house discipline the moment he returned home and gave his son a sound thrashing. Daphne escaped punishment, though she’s said to be walking with a limp today from yesterday’s punishment.”

A limp?

Alaric’s mind stirred.

He suddenly remembered his uncle mentioning that he had punished Daphne with kneeling at the verse salon.

That day, it was said the true Azure would appear, walking with an intentional limp.

Everyone had assumed it was Daphne. Only Elowen had voiced doubt.

Could it be that Daphne wasn’t Azure at all, but had somehow taken the credit by mistake?

And Elowen, the one who questioned her… could she be the true Azure?

The sudden thought shocked even him.

“Enough about them,” Isla’s tone shifted, focusing on him. “What is your opinion of Daphne?”

Alaric pulled his scattered thoughts together, answering vaguely, “She is… fine.”

Isla pressed on, “Would you be willing to take her as your Crown Princess?”

Alaric instinctively frowned. “…Father reprimanded Lord Garrett today, clearly displeased with the family. He’s unlikely to favor or promote them in the future. For me to marry his daughter might only anger Father further.”

Isla waved a dismissive hand. “Your father scolded him today, but who’s to say he won’t praise him tomorrow? The tides of court change in a heartbeat. No one can guarantee the future. Besides, your uncle grows more arrogant by the day. He’ll incur the wrath sooner or later. Mark my words, he won’t last.”

Her voice turned earnest. “You are the Crown Prince. You must begin cultivating your own faction at court. In my view, the Garretts are a perfect choice. After the Miren Lake incident, they will surely bear a grudge against Cassian. If you marry Daphne, the Garretts will devote

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themselves to supporting you. And Daphne herself is Azure, the writer Maerwyn admires so much.”

The more Isla spoke, the more she warmed to the idea of this match.

Alaric’s brow remained furrowed. He picked up a spoon, stirring the frumenty in his bowl aimlessly,

Isla watched him for a moment, then her voice turned cold. “Don’t tell me you’re still pining for Elowen?”

Alaric’s heart gave a violent lurch. His hand stilled. He gritted his teeth. “You misunderstand, Mother. My feelings for Elowen… are nothing but annoyance.”

Only then did Isla look satisfied.

The rest of the meal tasted like ash in Alaric’s mouth.

Before he took his leave, his mother offered one final piece of advice. “You may resume your council duties tomorrow. Attend to them diligently, strive to please your father. I will find an opportunity to speak with him and arrange the marriage this year. You will wed Daphne.”

Alaric forced a smile. “As you wish, Mother.”

He returned to the Crown Prince’s Wing as usual and went to his study to read. But shortly after sitting down, a sharp, crippling pain seized his abdomen.

Alaric couldn’t focus on a single word. He slumped over the desk, trembling, a cold sweat breaking out across his skin.

“Your Highness? Your Highness?” A servant, noticing his distress, approached.

Alaric’s hair was plastered to his damp forehead

He forced his eyes open, but the servant’s face swam and blurred before him. His throat worked.

“Elowen…” he croaked.

The servant froze.

Alaric grabbed the man’s wrist, his own hand shaking. “I ate something bad…”

His constitution had never been robust.

Isla, managing the harem, vying for the king’s favor, and securing her own position, had little time or attention to spare for her son’s delicate health.

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