1 yra stumbled on the table from the force of the slag, crusing a glass to fall to the ground and shutter.
scovered her cheek with her hand as pain spread through her face and tears sprung in her eyes. She hit down on her trembling tip and turned her head to face Julian in diabetet. Ixtare La dark mask of anger as he looked at her lie she was the person be hated the most in the world
Shredbi gaz to the ground, a heavy weight sending wet het chest. He really must hate her so much.
Had she really expected that he would take time to listen to her side of the story?i
pid to expect any kindet warmth je combidetation from him.
moment they met, he never cared about that. She was evil and scheming in his eyes, and she was
thằng konakinđ chủ nugh Juban, piesang thưmigh his clood of anger and metting it to nothing, bringing him back to the present. He looked down at his hand that he put used to stap vi
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His eers lifted to Lyra’s downturned face. She was viubly holding onto her emotions, trying to hold it neger villent intigsabon She had never looked at him like that.
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had out to bat without thought, just knowing he wanted to
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away from his touch. The Ink his face had completely changed, but he did not dare try to understand what it meant. He had shown her enough about
Any lingering thoughts that their relationship could be improved upon were nothing more than wishful thinking. She was an Omega with nothing to offer the could not hope for the ma
hings others had it anything had proven inselt true, it was that she was destined to be unloved
Whether she liked it or not, she was at the bottom of the pitmed and there was nothing she could do about it. There was definitely nothing she could do about
her. They hated her upon sight, without even knowing her. She could night, but the could never win. That was what it meant to be an Omega. If she did not act like one, she in the palace
to her knees and started picking up shards of the broken glass. She was an Omega. She had no right–forget ability to challenge the king Goddess what he would do it she did amthing like that in front of his future queen so the best she could do was better identity
Julianed to Crystal and offered her his hand. She took it and got to her feet, after which she held onto his arm. “You did not have to hit her so hard,” she said, directing a look of presented pity at Lara. “I was not hurt, after all. 11 you punish her too severely, it might look like you have a personal vendetta against her. Everybody makes mistakes sometimes.
Julian could not very well admit that what he had done had nothing to do with Crystal–as he had seen the entire performance with his own eyes. He had Lyra being a bad maid bar sand, “There’s no space for such behaviour in the palace.”
“Crystal uid, but we have to be tolerant at times. After all, she is just a weak Omega, and probably uneducated on Sometimes they just don’t know better, so we have to be
julian gave a nod and stretched
lips in a fake smile. “You will make a good queen. I have no patience for many things. You could teach me a
a thing or twn.”
Of course, he knew very well that she was probably more impatient compared to him. But since she was trying to present herself like an angel, he would go along with in
“That’s what manes are for,” Crystal said She rubbed her hand up and down Julian’s arm and pressed herself closer, so much he could feel her breast press against his arm. “We should cptoplement each other. I’m sure there are many things I can learn from you too. I’m looking forward to it”
The word filled Lyra’s mouth with a biter taste, but she swallowed it and tried her best to ignore the two of them. The two deserved each other they were both like poisonous snakes, putting on a take show while waiting for a moment to strike.
be stupid for asking Julian to not choose Crystal. Her mind had been clouded with sex and the connection of their bond had been stronger than ever. But now, in the reality of daylight, she mouldn’t care less whether he ended up with Crystal or Olivia or some other female
She served to concern bersell with only one thing to find a way to leave the palace. If she did, she would do so without heuration. There was nothing for but there had been nothing for her at Devon’s pack. If there was a place she belonged in this world, she would go out there and look for it.
Crystal asked tart to do some draning inside the villa, and Lyra was glad to get out of the sight. By the time she finished cleaning, Julian had left. Crystal did not give her another those altes
ack to the main residence, she caught sight of zero ahead Without a second thought, she took a turn down adient path, buying up to avoid notice. But seconds later, she
the pretended not to beat and walked fastes. She heard hurried steps behind her, and then Zerowalked past her and
thes and stepped in her path.
His unde wat so infertious, Lyra almost returnedit. But she couldn’t encourage him. She had caused a conflict between ham and his parents, and she did not want to cause him any more
Hiers Hepped to the tide. “Sorry, Thai bagulawak”
but he took her hand and stopped her “I’m sorry about what happened yesterday,” he said, the cheerful tone in his voice gone. “My parents shouldn’t have
This was my way star dedd him He was not a good thing for any of them.
sedat loan so slur dich ‘I look in Highty anda misleing. “Tuave work to do, I can’t dully “
fan bodded, but did not jelene her hand lustrad, he said, “I like you, Lyta 1 keep thinking about you, and Fran’t stand lischen people treat you horribly. I want to take care of you, wei
kata mai and reparting such a rinteision Transhita da abar kaked into his honest stunning eyes, her heart sped up. How badly she wanted to get lost in those eyes, to bask in his warnath, lo
metall des ans alead the things she wanted to the old not all utter how badly she wanted to
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try for springing it up on you like this,” he apologised
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“No,” Lyra saidfirmly, shaking her head. “Il you still want us to be friend on…whatever this is, you have to forget about it. You can’t have feelings for me, don’t put me in a difficult positions”
accept them. Please
Zeno was silent for a moment, but eventually, he nodded and released her hand. Of course he did. Lyra was grateful that he was not pushing, but it made her even more aware of how perfect he was, and how she would nevet be lucky enough to be with a male liko hiru
“it’s okay,” Zeus said, pulling himself together. He had known it might not go well, but he emaldinot keep it to himself any longer. Not when he sensed her pushing him away. So he decided
If there was any chance that Lyra could reciprocate his feelings, that she could accept his comfort, he wanted her to know how he felt. He wanted her to know that he was there for her and she could turn to him if things pot too hard
He ran his hand through his hair, reminding himself of the reason he had been looking for her in the first place. “Do you know about the competitions held at the Queen Mother’s birthday
“What competition?” she asked.
“People are welcome to make a performance for the Queen Mother, and she grants a wish to anyone who pleases her,” he told her. “I thought I should tell you about it in case you’re interested”
Lysa had not been aware of such a competition, but she saw the opportunity as soon as econold her about it. The Queen Mother granting a wish?
Her pulse sped up again at the thought of what she would ask for if she won the competition. This could be her chance to get out of the palace, “When is it?” she asked Zero eagerly. “And what kind of performances are we talking about?”