Chapter 102 Dont think about sad things.
Im sorry for asking, for scaring you, for losing control that day.
My love, I just want to protect you, Valeria.
I cant lose youdont you understand? m not that strong; I couldnt bear it again.
Dont pushaway, my little one.
Please, dont pushaway, he whispered against my lips, his gaze melting into my blue eyes.
I swallowed the bitter lump of desperation in my throat.
seek When we arrived at Blue Sky, Iwas surprised.
I remembered this pack differentlybrighter and more beautiful.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtBut now, the wooden and brick houses looked neglected, as if theyd only slapped on a thin coat of paint to prepare for the Kings visit.
What had happened here? Your Majesty, we're delighted to welcyou and your retinue, an older man greeted us.
I didnt recognize him, but he was the Alpha.
From beneath my heavy cloak, I scanned the crowd gathered in the plaza.
My eyes searched for familiar faces, and sure enough, I spotted a few that stirred my memories.
After moving to Dorians pack to escape the grief of losing my parents, I had never returned to my roots.
Not that I had been particularly loved here.
My adoptive parents had foundin a wild, dangerous forest near this pack and brought back an abandoned baby no one wanted.
Whena specter attacked our hand I was the only survivor likely because of my strange distanced itself even further.
They treated meas an outcast, even with cruelty, blamingfor their misfortunes.
abilities the pack I suppose thats why, when I arrived at Dorians pack and received just a sliver of false affection, it was enough to sell my affection-starved soul.
They deceivedin the worst possible way.
No, she stays with me, We'll sleep in the slodging, and those two can have the other one, Aldrics voice broke through my thoughts.
We had agreed not to broadcast to everyone that I was his mate, to avoid painting a target on my back for our enemies.
But something toldI was already in their sights.
Aldric, could you ask if we can stay in the old Keller house? If no ones occupying it, I mean, I asked him suddenly.
He relayed the request to the Alpha.
I'm sorry, Your Majesty, but that place is in ruins.
I dont think you'd be comfortable there.
We've prepared better accommodations, the old man replied, looking embarrassed.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmI didnt press further, already planning to visit the house later.
Curious eyes followed us as we walked to two quaint houses side by side, separated only by a low hedge.
These were the best-maintained buildings I had seen here.
Why had the rest of the pack fallen I into such decay? Ididnt have tto investigate their hardships, though! En was already burdened by my own. All wanted was to leave this place as quickly as possible.
As Ihad suspected, the Goddesss Altar was located in the forest Whère I had been found as a child. A guide led us there, glancing nervously around as we walked.
I recognized him from beforethe old goat keeper.
But he didnt seem to recognize me.
Like everyone else, his eyes lingered awkwardly on my scars.
Th-There, Your Majesty.
You must be careful.
They say there are specters in this forest, he stammered, pointing an trembling hand toward the stone path that led deeper into the woods, surrounded by thick trees. mmMwWLlilofiflo&1 mmMwWLlilofiflo&1 mmMwWLlilofiflo&1 mmMwWLlilofiflo&1 mmMwWLliIofifl0&1 mmMwWLlilofiflo&1