Chapter 40
Tokiyana pub in the comgumud that was only
Derminutes‘ walk teren Alpha Mack’s mansion. They got a table in a comer at the back and ordered drinks.
(“Zein kaklas they waited for their drinks. “Hut you won’t have to put up with it foret.”
gran hond noticed that tyra’s mood had term subdued lately, and he knew it was because of Julian. She must be hurting due to falian’s decision in go ahead with his engagement to Crystal.
ake comments about her relationship with his ridic
When Lyochattakkhimthat Julian was treating her well, Zerochatthought that made his cousin had come to biosenses. When he heard about the upcoming formal engagement ceremony.
bade kom mean?” she asked, looking at him paksusly, Chuining her job was not an option. Even if she hadtobear the sight of Julian and Crystal every day, she could not quit. She had broo hand in pet where she was, and she was not going to give it up, bo matter what
She could sit go back to when she could not da amething for herself or anyone. Thi Queen Mother had given her an opportunity to lead a new life, and she would not throw it away. Only by persisting could the in same way that she couldn’t yet tathan, ber
“Vimetrum as part of the king’s Guard will last for only three years,” Zeraindre med lies, “After that, you’ll get an opportunity to be assigned to a different pack. If you perform well in the Grand, you emiläget ansigeða rank as high as an Alpha.”
Zeijonakded. “There are permanent members of the King’s Guard, and then there are thou, like you, who only serve for a period of time. Where you end up after that depends on your
riod of ti per barmanor during these three years. If you keep up what you’ve been doing, I’m sure you’d end up somewhere great.”
ya could hardly believe what she was hearing. Three years was a long time, but just knowing that at the end of it all, she would get another chance at yet another new beginning it
ne tai off. “I did not know that,” she muttrued
At some point, the had lost hope of being able to go back and revive her old pack. But many things had changed. She was no longer a slave, and she had become a lot stronger. If the worked hard for these beans, that meant she couldirvive her old park
As long as Julian did not claim her as his mate–which he had no intention of doing–sho could walk away from the royal palace when her three–year term ended. He would have no excuse to try and keep hes at the palace–il he even bothered after so long. She would be free.
Their drinks arrived, and when they made a toast, Zere noticed the new light in Lyra’s eyes. He admired her spirit. No matter what, she always remained hopeful and did everything the could to get what she want He krem without doubt that from them onwards, she world be the best the King’s Guard had ever seen.
put him at ease to know that even though he could not be by her side like he wanted, she was not helpless. She had proven that she was more than capable of fighting her own battles, and he knew she would not give up easily.
Later, Lyra went back to her post outside Julian and Crystal’s rooms. Fortunately, by the time she got back, it seemed that they had gone to sleep, so she was not subjected to any unpleasant
the tried not to think about the two of them together in bed, but her mind did not space her. Was julan holding her close, whispering weet words in her ears? Were they planning thei future together? Was he telling her that che was just the female he had been looking for to stand beside him and rule the kingdom together?
In the morning, Julian and Crystal emerged from the room together. The schedule was to have breakfast first before they left for the royal palace. When Crystal saw Lyra, her mouth caled in enttempt Lyra looked right bark at her with a blank face…
“Your Majesty, Miss Black, I’ll escort you to breakfast,” the said.
Crystal rolled her eyes and hooked her arm around Julian’s None of them sold anything as futbelt car Than tiene, Julian was riding with Crystal, and Lyra was assigned to a different car.
as they started down the hallway Lyra fell into step behind them. After breakfast, she escorted them
When she got back to the patare, she no longer had to accompany the king, so she went to the training room. She had arranged with Zero to train together after they got back, and he met het
though she had sparred with many classmates of higher ranks during the Training Camp, none of them could compare to zero. He was a lot better than most others, and she was but was to find out how she could hold out against him.
“Don’t laid back,” de warned his when they stepped into the ring together, ready to start.
And true to his word, he did the praised fast i waxed many of his attacks and make her last hing
that he was on an entirely different level. But, while she could not match his strength and technique, her tells were fast enough to
“you are mutuqligly fast,Zero tidd her alter they were done “it’d be had for anyone to pin you down.”
the set, soling at the Book a sip of water.
“Let’s do this again,” he said. “You keep mir un diy long.“
For The First Hase in days, Eye fall genuine happiness. She still had a lot of improvement to do, but her cent condition was not bad at all. With a sparting patinet like Zero, she could only
That sight, she fell asleep will a smile on her fate, feeling in her heart that she was indeed capable of being so much moun
