Chapter 166
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My heart skipped a beat upon hearing his words.
I couldn’t help but be stunned by that, and my heart uncontrollably beat faster afterward.
Was he confessing his feeling towards me?
It wasn’t his exact words, and yet that’s what I could feel from the gentleness of his tone and the obvious usage of his words which seemed unusual between ordinary friends.
“Thank you, Albert,” I replied, deciding to keep a blind eye and deaf ears at what he wanted to convey.
In my heart, he’d always be my friend. Besides, for now, my top priority is my pup. My relationships and situation had just became more chaotic and with Albert being a really good friend of mine, I didn’t want to involve him further on it.
After a few more words, I ended the call.
“Your heart beat faster at that! Don’t deny it!” Trisha pointed out, and I kept silent.
“Speak up!” Trisha pushed.
Annoyed, I fixed my position and crossed my arms before replying at my wolf, “What do you want to say exactly?”
“I know you have feelings for Albert. You can’t deny that—”
“Shut up or I’ll block you out!” I warned, stopping her from talking nonsense things.
Albert had been so good to me for a long time. He had always went out of his way just to help me and I’m very thankful of him.
My hand subconsciously went to my belly as a sense of responsibility and unconditional love surged over me.
But despite all that, I want for Albert to just remain as my best friend. After all, I am already about to have a pup, and I’d soon meet my fated mate.
I’d rather not get him involve in a a chaotic world of mine and hurt him in the process.
Trisha sighed. Gone were her playful manner as she spoke again, “I started liking Albert more this days…I frequently miss him...more than Kylian...If only we could sleep with him...”
“What do you mean?” I interrupted, making her further explain.
“I don’t know why but… I kept imagining having sec with him. I keept thinking how nice he is and how much good figure he have. And besides, he fearlessly went to a battlefield for you! That’s really charming!” She pointed out.
“Agh! Come on, Trisha! Don’t be so vulgar! And what are you thinking?” I stopped her.
However, her words struck my heart.
She’s right though. Albert had given his life to me without words. He just went on the battlefield and risked his life. Showing his feelings in actions more than baseless words.
As the next alpha of his pack, Albert technically didn’t had any obligation of help me deal with anything, much less something as dangerous and heavy obligation like the occurring rebellion in Wakeland.
“He requested to be sent there himself to help you…” I could still remember Fae saying that to me before.
Albert had done many things for me… and that’s why I felt even more guilty.
With that lingering in my heart and mind, I’ve firmly decided that I have to have a good talk with Albert as soon as I settle my divorce with Kylian.
“It can’t go like this…” I whispered.
No matter what the situation was, I couldn’t let him continue like that.
I’m already about to have a pup and my fated mate. And besides, I don’t believe in chosen mates anymore. I’ve been hurt greatly already and won’t make the same mistake twice.
Kylian had already exhausted all of my expectations in having a chosen mate. So from now on, it’s either my fated mate or I’d rather live alone.
With those thoughts in my mind, my eyelids got heavier until I fell asleep and rest in the oblivion of dreams.
*
Three days had passed and in all those days, I’ve mostly took a good rest to fully recover from the poison that entered my body.
Finally, I felt much better and Trisha was also in near full recovery as well.
I should be happy about this. However, I was still having a hard time in rejoicing as my heart was still filled with remorse of the thought that Kylian had never loved me.
Because of that, despite being in good condition, I remained feeling dull and wasn’t doing anything much.
Still laying in bed, I heard my phone ping and found a message from Stella. “I’m inviting you in the marking ceremony of Ralph and I this afternoon!”
A bit of sense of jealousy surged in me. But at the same time, I’m also happy about it. Ralph deserve it so much to be love like that. I’m also happy that I’ve learn that Stella love him as much as well unlike what I initially thought.
The another message came in, “Make sure to come. I also have something very important to tell explain to you.”
My eyebrows furrowed at that. Something important? What could that be?
“What is it about?” I asked.
After a few seconds, I received her reply. “I’ll explain to you properly why I wanted to seduced Kylian before despite how much I love Ralph. Indeed, after everything, I didn’t want you and Kylian to be together. But still, I think you need to know the exact truth about it all.”
My eyes widened and my heart skipped a bit upon hearing her message.
My hand also involuntarily tightened its grip on my phone.
I was surprised to know that she’s willing to explain now. But what surprised me even more was to learn that there’s a hidden agenda as to why she had done all of that.
Thinking back about how Stella saved me and almost died because of it, Stella showed that she had an unparalleled loved for Ralph and that she have care and respect for me as the Lycan Princess.
“Then I’m looking forward to congratualte you at the ceremony,” I replied.
Finally, I’m close to finding answers on my questions before.
I’m very happy and really looking forward toe their ceremony and see them very happy. But with Stella’s message, I became even mroe interested in attending it.
Standing, I looked through my wardrobe and looked for some decent clothes I could wear for the cermerony.
“Diana, we’ll be leaving in a while! Get ready.” I shouted as I grabbed a cream-colored dress that fell mid-thighs.
With Dianna following me, we arrived at the ceremony and was dumbstruck at the romantic scene that unfold before me.
It’s done in the garden, showing how much thought Stella give on Ralph’s hobbies and interest.
The flowers and plants were decorated so beautifully. And at the entrance, a plant with small white flowers were even molded into an arc while the seats were all made of seemingly newly cutted tree trunks.
In the middle was the host together with Stella and Ralph wearing white.
They were holding hands and staring at eahc other’s eyes as if one of them would vanish if they looked away.
