Lycan King's Regret: Punished The Wrong Daughter novel Chapter 116

Chapter 116: 116- Strays Like Her

Arabella Toussaint:

I stood in front of the mirror and turned slightly to look at myself from the side. The off-white dress was something I had bought on my last birthday as a treat for myself.

Its soft fabric skimmed my body comfortably and fell just below my knees, with a simple A-line shape that moved easily when I walked. The short sleeves rested lightly on my shoulders, and the modest neckline was softened by a narrow row of delicate pleats. A slim belt at my waist added a little definition.

My white hair was gathered into a loose side braid that rested over my shoulder, with a few wispy strands framing my face. I opened the small jewelry box on the dressing table and took out the earrings Maya had given me on my last birthday. They were simple silver drops, but I loved them.

I didn’t want heavy makeup. A little mascara was enough for my eyes, followed by a nude shade of lipstick.

Tada! I was done.

I leaned back to inspect the final result. Was it too much? After all, it was just a dinner. I almost considered changing, but then looked at myself again.

No, I liked it.

Tonight, I’d be formally introduced to the queen and her brat of a daughter, Aliya, after my return.

Right on cue, my phone began vibrating across the dressing table. I picked it up and smiled. It was a video call from Maya. I accepted it immediately. "Okay, don’t say anything yet. Look."

I propped the phone against the mirror and stepped backward, spreading my arms before slowly turning around so she could see the entire look. A loud whistle came through the speaker. "Damn, Ara. You look gorgeous."

I grinned and turned back toward the phone. "Really?"

"Really. Although now I’m slightly concerned for everyone else in that room."

I narrowed my eyes. "Why?"

"Because you’re about to walk into a den filled with lycans, and the king himself will be there."

My smile faded slightly. "Bitch! That doesn’t exactly make me feel better."

"It should. It means you need to walk in there confidently, as if you own the world."

I laughed softly. "That’s easy for you to say." I checked myself in the mirror and looked for my shoe box.

"No, Ara, it’s easy for me to say because I know you. You raised Yara Café to these heights. You built something people respect, and you should be proud of that. You are not a nobody anymore." Maya’s expression softened. "So don’t walk in there like someone waiting to be judged. Walk in like the woman who earned her place there."

I glanced at my reflection, smoothed a hand over the side of my dress, and swallowed, looking at myself again. "You really think I can do that?" I muttered to myself.

"Yes. Just keep your head high and don’t let any of them make you feel small. I’ve seen you handle worse than a room full of judgmental royals."

I opened my mouth to argue, but a knock sounded at the door. Maya’s smile widened. "Must be your escort?"

"I don’t know." I glanced toward the door. "I should go." 𝙛𝒓𝒆𝙚𝒘𝒆𝓫𝙣𝓸𝙫𝓮𝒍.𝒄𝒐𝓶

"Wait, let me see who it is."

"Is it her?"

"What is she doing here?"

"Shouldn’t she be in jail for attempting to kill our king?"

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