Chapter 165: Nobody Hurts My Mate!
Chapter 167: Nobody Hurts My Mate!
Evelyn’s POV
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Ill take good care of it,” I said, accepting the book and feeling its subtle warmth against my fingers. “Thanks for the lessons.”
Juniper gathered her materials with practiced efficiency. “That’s all for today. You might want to check what’s happening in the hallway, though.” A slight
smile played on her lips.
“The hallway? What’s going on?”
‘Listen carefully and you’ll find out.”
I tucked the magic book into my backpack and had barely reached the door when I heard hushed arguing. Peering around the corner, I couldn’t help but
sigh.
Down the corridor, Aurora had Alistair cornered against the wall. She wore a blindingly bright blue dress that looked completely out of place in the castle.
Alistair maintained his perfect diplomatic face the one that revealed absolutely nothing of the irritation I knew he must be feeling.
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“Your Highness, you’ve been avoiding me,” Aurora’s voice dripped with artificial sweetness. “No one gets you like I do. My father says Alpha King Nathan just
found some nobody to keep you company. Once the elders pick someone suitable, you’ll see we’re meant to be together.”
Heat surged through me. These stupid rumors never died, and now they were dragging the elders into it?
I made my footsteps deliberately loud as I approached. Aurora’s spine went rigid.
‘Aurora, what a surprise,” I said with my best fake smile, sliding between them. “Glad to see you’re allowed at events again.”
Alistair’s mouth twitched with suppressed laughter.
You really need to learn how to turn these obsessed girls down. They totally take adntage of your politeness, I told him through our mind link.
Help me,
I’m dying here. She’s bathed in perfume, he replied.
‘We’re about to meet with Alpha King Nathan and Luna Queen Selena about border security, I explained with feigned regret. “Royal duties come first, you
understand.”
Aurora narrowed her eyes. “I think the Prince can speak for himself without some Sentinel making decisions for him.”
‘I’m not just a Sentinel,” I locked eyes with her. “You know that,”
‘So that’s it. Who do you think you are? You little
“Miss Aurora!” Aria’s sharp voice cut through the tension as she approached from the other end of the hallway. “The royal wing is restricted. Luna Queen Selena is waiting for us. I suggest you head back to the visitor area before you to your invitation privileges altogether.”
Aurora opened and closed her mouth, then huffed and stalked away with exaggerated dignity.
The three of us hurried to Luna Queen Selena’s office, not speaking until we wer safely inside. Only then did we collectively exhale.
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“That was seriously I began, then noticed Alpha King Nathan was present too
snapped my mouth shut.
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“I wasn’t trying to eavesdrop, but that conversation was hard to miss,” Luna Queen Selena said, setting down her teacup. ‘Evelyn, what exactly did that
young lady say?”
I stared at my boots, unsure how to respond.
‘Mother, Aurora crossed a line,” Alistair straightened. “She entered the royal wing without permission and claimed Father is forcing me to hang out with
‘some nobody. She implied the elders get to decide who my mate will be.”
Luna Queen Selena’s expression cooled instantly. “I’ve let these girls’ behavior slide for too long. Alistair, we all know finding your mate is the Moon
Goddess’s will. No one has the right to interfere.”
As they continued, I noticed Aria rubbing at her wrist where her Sentinel mark was.
You okay? I asked through our link.
Fine. Mark’s just itchy lately.
How long has that been happening?
About two weeks? Started as just irritation, but it’s getting worse.
“Aria, come with me,” Luna Queen Selena suddenly turned to us. “I need to discuss something with you.”
After they left, the office fell silent for a moment.
“When Alistair officially takes the throne,” Alpha King Nathan finally said, staring out the window, “we’ll change many things. Including those so-called
‘traditions’ and certain elders’ privileges.”
*Father, I want Evelyn on my future advisory council,’ Alistair said. “I need people who are completely loyal and offer different perspectives.”
Alpha King Nathan nodded. ‘Smart choice. But now, we have more urgent matter
In the following weeks, Aurora vanished from most events, only appearing at formal functions where she kept her distance. Aria’s condition, however,
worried me. Her mark issue persisted and seemed to be getting worse.
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Tonight, Aria and I were guarding the main elevator to the royal floor our last ght on duty. She’d been in pain all evening, constantly scratching her
mark. ‘Evie, it’s getting worse, Something’s not right.”
She suddenly collapsed, clutching her wrist with a low groan.
Diana! I called through the link. Arta’s in trouble. We’re at the main elevator. Getre now!
Three minutes. Keep her conscious, came the reply.
‘Hang on, Diana’s coming,’ I said, supporting Aria as her body trembled. Deep baths, look at me.”
‘It hurts… like somethings trying to break through my skin…
What happened next seemed to play in slow motion – Aria’s body tensed, a screa tore from her throat, and an invisible wave of energy threw me against
the wall. My vision blurred as my back slammed into the hard surface.
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As I struggled to stand, I heard a deafening wolf howl, followed by splintering wood.
Alistair stood there, eyes blazing with rage.
‘What did you do to her? His voice was low and threatening.
‘Nothing, I stayed still, knowing any sudden movement might set him off. She needs medical help.”
“Get away! Nobody hurts my mate!”
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