The Ultimate Beast World Glow-Up novel Chapter 146

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Chapter 146 Recognition Trial

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Rosalie looked up to see a massive dragon’s head. Hot steam puffed from its mouth, and its golden eyes stared straight at her with an intense, powerful gaze.

She had wondered why Declan never shifted, but she never imagined he was a legendary dragon!

Declan let go of the tiger and flew to her side. She knew he wanted her to climb on so he could carry her down.

She hopped onto his back-his scales felt smooth and cool, and she couldn’t help but give them a little pet.

The dragon froze for a second, then acted like nothing happened and landed on the ground.

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Rosalie suddenly felt like riding a dragon was cool. Like having a personal plane, you could land anywhere, anytime.

But what she really wanted to ask was, why did Declan leave without saying anything? Where had he been this whole time?

Before she could ask, stabbing pain hit her lower stomach. Her face went pale, and she collapsed into Declan’s arms as he shifted back into human form.

Everything went black. She couldn’t see anything, just the smell of blood. She heard Declan’s panicked voice shouting, “Matriarch! What’s wrong?!”

She fell into a long, deep sleep. In her dreams, she thought she heard Sabrina saying she was just exhausted and needed rest.

She heard Cameron crying by her bed, sobbing about what he’d do without her.

She even heard Gael and Julien talking about dragging Harris back to the tribe so the victims’ families could deal with him-he was definitely dead by then.

Elijah and Micah each took turns sitting by her bed and talking for a while, too.

Late at night, when everything was quiet, someone pushed the door open.

Declan sat down by Rosalie’s bed and took her hand, trying to feel some of her warmth.

He spoke softly, “Matriarch, I’m sorry. I lied to you.

“I approached you for a reason. You saw it-I’m a dragon, and you’re my destined one. I needed to seek your recognition. If I succeeded, I could become a true dragon. If not, I’d stay a flood

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dragon in the mortal world.”

He spoke slowly, his voice calm as he told his story.

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“At first, I was just using you for my recognition trial. But then I got scared. Because I fell in love with you. I was afraid that once you knew the truth, you’d hate me.

“So, Matriarch, I’m sorry. I didn’t deserve to stay by your side.

After saying that, Declan gently let go of Rosalie’s hand. He made up his mind and stood up to leave.

His eyes brimmed with tears. Even when beaten and cursed by the tribe leader for refusing the recognition trial, even when he was badly hurt, he barely flinched.

But now-walking away from Rosalie for real—his heart was shattered. The only thing keeping him going was the thought of silently protecting her child from the shadows for the rest of his life to make up for what he did.

Suddenly, a warm, soft hand grabbed his wrist. Rosalie’s cool, calm voice came from behind him. “Declan, where are you trying to run off to again?”

Declan froze. She’s awake? Did she hear everything I said?

His heart dropped. He bit his lip and tried to pull her hand off, but Rosalie snapped, “Declan. if you dare walk out that door, I’ll never forgive you for the rest of my life.”

Declan turned around, looking totally defeated. He said with a heavy voice, “I wasn’t trying to

run.

“Matriarch, you heard everything, right? You can hit me or yell at me if you want. I won’t fight back.”

Rosalie sat up, pushing the blanket aside. She’d been awake for a while, just waiting for Declan to make his move so she could catch him red-handed.

But she didn’t even have to catch him. He spilled everything on his own.

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