The Betrayed Princess Rising (Lylah and Ezra) novel Chapter 426

Chapter 426 

3rd Person’s POV 

Morning sunlight spilled across the Ashcroft estate in soft golden streams, warming the dining table where Tiara’s family had gathered for breakfast. Yet despite the lively atmosphere, sadness still lingered in Tiara’s grandmother’s eyes. 

The old she-wolf’s gaze kept drifting toward Tiara and Damon, disappointment barely concealed beneath the surface. Even after Damon agreed to stay the night, she still looked unconvinced-desperately searching for proof that the two of them truly loved each other. 

After Tiara quietly explained the situation to him earlier that morning, Damon had reluctantly decided to make more of an effort. 

Even if every instinct in his body screamed that this sort of performance was ridiculous. 

Still… 

A low growl of annoyance rumbled faintly beneath his ribs as he lifted a forkful of green lettuce toward Tiara. 

“Open your mouth,” Damon ordered stiffly. “Vegetables are good for the pup.” 

Tiara looked up slowly, disbelief flashing across her face. “Damon-” 

“Tiara, my sunshine,” he interrupted with a smile so forced it nearly hurt, “please stop being stubborn. I want you and our baby to be healthy.” 

The endearment nearly made Parker choke on his drink. 

Across the table, Diana Ashcroft blinked several times, looking deeply unsettled by the sight of the Beta smiling. 

Then Tiara’s aunt cleared her throat awkwardly. 

“I’m sorry, Beta Damon, but Tiara has hated vegetables since she was a pup. She used to cry whenever we made her eat them.” A laugh escaped her. “She always said they tasted like wet leaves.” 

Damon froze. 

The silence lasted exactly two seconds before Tiara’s grandmother narrowed her eyes sharply. 

“You didn’t know that? Aren’t you two supposed to be lovers?” Her expression turned increasingly accusing. “How can you not know what your own mate likes to eat?” 

Damon felt the collective attention at the table shift toward him like a firing squad. 

Beside him, Tiara nearly burst into laughter. 

“Nana, don’t look at him like that,” she said quickly, saving him before the damage worsened. “I pretended to enjoy vegetables around Damon because he always lectures people about healthy living.” Her green eyes slid toward him wickedly. “Right?” 

His jaw tightened. 

“…Yes.” 

Goddess. 

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