Chapter 208
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Albert and I were pulling each other, wanting to be as close to each other as possible. I could clearly felt his breath spread on my face, carrying his scent.
Just when he closed his eyes and leant over, a series of knocks on the door, alerted as.
Instantly and panickedly, we pulled away from each other and fixed out creased clothes.
“Come in,” I said after clearing my throat.
“Dad.”
“King Mason.”
Albert and I greeted each other at the same time. But while I remained in the comfort of my bed, Albert stood up to give my father a proper bow. Behind Dad was Jackson.
Surprise evident in my eyes, I asked, “Aren’t you supposed to be patrolling in some pack? Why did you suddenly come back?”
From the time Jackson came of age, my father began to leave the affairs of the Castle to Jackson while he was busy visiting one pack after another, checking everything in them, and helping disputes that may cause problems for the entire pack to keep peace.
It’s most likely what I would do in Wakeland. The only difference was that my father was doing it for many packs.
I swallowed a lump that suddenly formed in my throat when my father halted right in front of me with his arms crossed over his chest and his face void of any joy.
His eyebrows were furrowed together, his lips were pursed, and his jaws were clenched. Okay… that’s not good. He is obviously angry and… probably worried.
He flicked my head, making me whimper and glare at him so fast. “You! I rushed back here as soon as I heard what happened! I didn’t expect Kylian to even dare betray you again!”
Slamming his hand on the top of the footboard of the bed, my bed shook. Well, I could only be thankful it didn’t break.
“That bastard! I ought to teach him a lesson for hurting my princess! No! I’ll even bury him alive! Alpha or not!” Obviously furious, he started blabbering to vent his anger, but I know that he was as rational as anyone could be.
He won’t do things out of impulse.
Staring at my father with trembling eyes, I whispered in shame, “I’m so sorry, Dad.”
For years, I fought for my love with Kylian. Despite my family’s protest, I went on and loved him and even hid my identity. Leaving my family and my kingdom.
I did many things before out of selfishness, and I regret them all.
With a trembling chin and moisture forming in my eyes, I continued, “I… From the start, I should have listened to you and Jackson and stopped myself from getting involved with Kylian. Then…”
I motioned everything around me. “Then, not of this would have happened!”
From the beginning, my father and brother were trying to stop me from running towards Kylian, but I made them sad and disappointed time and time again.
hyIt's all my fault.....
Seeing my remorseful expression, my father took a deep breath and sighed.
In an instant, his face relaxed, and his demeanor became more gentle. Sighing, he sat beside me and held my cheek. “Oh, pup, it’s not your fault. But I’m glad that you realized the truth now.”
Patting my hand, he added, “Don’t worry, I’ll make an official announcement about your divorce to everyone and every pack. It will be on the kingdom’s official website as well.”
For the first time in a long time, I listened to him and nodded my head in approval.
“Now, who do we have here?” He shifted his gaze to Albert, who immediately stood up.
“I’m Albert, King Mason,” he introduced himself and bowed again in respect.
Dad looked at Albert from head to toe as if scrutinizing him. After a while, he nodded his head in approval and smiled. “I heard a lot about you. You’ve done a great thing for my pup here now and then.”
“So…” His eyes shifted between me and Albert. “You too are fated mates, huh?”
“Yes, King Mason.”
“Very well! I’ll make an announcement about this as well.” He pointed at Albert. “You, young man, will be my pup’s new fiance!”
My eyes widened in shock, and I momentarily froze at where I was. I… Engagement?
I mean, weren’t it all too fast? I just learned today that my husband betrayed me, had found my fated mate, and kissed him minutes ago. And now what? Is there an engagement announcement already?
Any minute now, and I’d have a whiplash!
After everything that happened to me with Kylian… I just thought I would want to take things a bit slow because I didn’t think I’d be ready for a relationship this fast.
I held my father’s hand and shook my head. “No, wait!”
As soon as I said that, I froze in my place, feeling the awkwardness covering the air. Dad looked at me with furrowed brows, looking all worried.
Albert, who was seated on the sofa, swallowed a nervous lump from his throat, looking nervous and sad. Oh, no! He didn’t think I’d reject him, would he?
Jackson, who was leaning on the door, was now looking at me with confusion. He tilted his head as if asking me what I had in mind.
From leaning on the door, he immediately stood up properly and accusingly asked, “What? Don’t tell me you can’t forget that bastard?”
Pointing at Albert, he continued, “Albert is your fated mate, and he sacrificed so much for you! We all know that. How can you treat him like this?”
“I agree! This matter is decided,” Dad firmly said.
“No! That’s not it!” Seeing their worry and angry faces, I knew what was running through their mind, so I quickly explained, “I just wanted to make the announcement myself. But before that… I just still had things I still need to confirm.”
I shifted my gaze and looked at Albert. “Albert…” Swallowing, I stared at him deeply and continued to ask, “Have you really considered being the father of my child? Because if so… I really hope you can love her or him like it’s your own pup.”
Right now, my child matters more than anything or anyone in the world. I didn’t want my pup to be mistreated when he grew up.
My pup was not his biological child… I knew that it would be hard to have a constant reminder that the woman you love had been with another man.
Though I couldn’t force him to accept my child, I needed to ensure that he would be really able to love my pup as his if he accepted.
Worry on Albert’s face instantly faded, and he smiled so huge, looking excited and delighted. “That’s what you are worried about? Oh, Sweetheart, your child is my child!”
I stared at him for a while, looking for any signs of lies or facade, but all I saw was genuine.
Nodding, I turned to my father and brother. “Promise me two things.”
“Anything, what is it?” Jackson asked.
“One, I don’t want anyone to know that my child is Kylian’s. Two, I will not publicly appear in any circumstances for the next three years. I want to raise my child in a low-key manner. Once my child turns three, I’ll declare my pup as Albert’s.” Determination was vivid in my voice.
I didn’t want my child to be born in drama. I wanted her or him to be raised with love.
Sighing, I added with gritted teeth, “This child has nothing to do with Kylian. I don’t, and I won’t allow someone like him to father my child!”
Also… I wanted to live in seclusion because deep down in me, I knew that Kylian would not easily give up on me. I saw that in his eyes when he was dragged away. Hence, I should never let him know that he had a child with me or I fear that he would take my child away.
Seeing the determination in my eyes, my father approached me and emrbaced me with a smile. “I promise. I’ll do it all.”
