Chapter 7
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Cassian's brows furrowed. Though he knew Rouise was being unreasonable, he chose to support her anyway.
Everyone stared at me. After a moment's hesitation, Cassian spoke as if granting me a favor: "Apologize for your words, Lyra, and admit your mistake to Rouise. Then no one will throw you out."
I merely sneered.
Captain Kane approached and gestured to his men. Contrary to everyone's expectations, the guards didn't move toward me.
Instead, they approached Rouise, preparing to remove her.
Her eyes widened, smile freezing on her face. "What's happening? You should be removing her!"
"Show some respect. Lady Lyra is Lord Fenrir's fiancée and future mistress of this estate."
Kane's voice was cold steel as he ordered Rouise removed. The Moon Shadow elders exchanged glances while Cassian finally seemed to grasp the situation.
As she was dragged away, Rouise screamed Cassian's name repeatedly.
Cassian was proud and image-conscious.
The usually demure Rouise had shown her true colors, making Cassian—who'd been drawn to her gentle facade—begin to question her.
His voice deepened, commanding like a god.
"You are the Luna of Black Claw. Even if I don't want you, who gave you permission to get engaged without my consent?"
The sky darkened as Rouise's hateful words echoed in my mind, making my head spin.
At first, I'd thought Cassian merely disliked me and had a difficult personality.
Later, I realized he'd always seen me as nothing but a possession.
With him, I'd never received the respect I deserved.
Though I'd steeled myself against his cruelty, his words still pierced my heart.
Through my daze, I heard steady footsteps. Before anyone appeared, a powerful aura descended, pinning everyone in place.
"Lyra is her own person first, and Luna second. She has every right to choose her own partner."
Fenrir's overwhelming presence enveloped me as he approached, flanked by an intimidating line of soldiers.
He ignored Cassian's pale face, taking my cold hand and pressing his lips to my forehead.
"The makeup artist is waiting for you, love."
Cassian gritted his teeth and moved to block me. "Lyra, I didn't dismiss you!"
Completely done with him, I left under Kane's protection without another word.
Behind me, Cassian roared in fury. Under Fenrir's overwhelming power, he fell to his knees, forced into submission.
The surrounding elders cowered silently in the corners.
Fenrir towered over him.
"You're welcome to attend my engagement to Lyra. If not, follow that woman out."
