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Chapter 3: Unwanted Attention

Regardless of how shocked I was, I realized that I needed to say something, or do something before I was severely pun ished for falling into the prince.

Based on the royals’ reputation, it probably didn’t matter that it was Sophia’s fault. I’d messed up, and that was it.

“Miss Black, I had thought that you were better than that. Now, as punishment for your unruly behavior….” As expected, it certainly didn’t matter to the unforgiving Beta.

I could sense danger in Xavier’s tone, but it was even more frightening that he actually knew who I was.

I’d assumed that Xavier, being the Beta of the Alpha King, wasn’t someone who could easily be fooled. But I hadn’t ex pected him to have already learned everything about us.

I heard Sophia’s voice as she snickered behind me. “Serves her right.”

My heart sank even more. For the first time in a long time, I started to panic. All I could do was pray that I hadn’t brought disaster to my pack.

But before my sentence was announced, I heard a calm yet authoritative voice say, “All is well. No need to overreact, Beta Xavier.”

“Thank goodness you’re unharmed, Prince Warren!”

“Prince… Warren?” | shouldn’t have spoken aloud when I

was still standing right next to him, but he acknowledged my

question with a slight nod.

“I believe the ground is a bit uneven here.” He looked at me. “Are you all right?”

I finally got the chance to fully appreciate how handsome he was, and my heart stopped beating for just a moment.

My voice was trapped somewhere in the back of my throat, but I managed to nod and then forced myself to say, “Yes, Your Highness. Thank you, and I apologize.”

“No need.” The prince had a faint smile on his face. Then he turned to Beta Xavier. “Carry on.”

Beta Xavier bowed deeply. “Yes, Your Highness.”

The crowd of girls continued along the path, and I was swept up in it. I reminded myself to pay better attention and turned to face the front, while I was still pondering the entire incident.

Prince Warren! Thank the Goddess he wasn’t the cruel Prince Theo! I almost felt happy tears began to form in the corners of my eyes.

But then, how could the enchanting young man I’d met long ago be a prince? It was in a forest so far away from the capital… I couldn’t have possibly encountered a royal there, could I?

what should I do? Should I approach him and find a chance to explain myself, or should I

man. And he seems to be very kind!” Brook whispered. “You’re lucky. Imagine if that had

admitted. Yes, I was lucky this time. But if | made another mistake, it could be the

scornful sneer. “Just wait. Your luck will run out,” she uttered under her breath.

knew I couldn’t

and my unanswered questions about Prince Warren to the back of my mind, so I could concentrate on what I needed to

then return to our families… but had a feeling

lining the walls above the black marble floors. Despite its beauty, I managed to keep my eyes straight

stop in front of a group of rooms with thick mahogany doors. A man dressed in a uniform similar to Xavier’s was waiting

younger, with broader shoulders and a mop of curly black

way, and his

A shout arose from the crowd as giggles and clap ping filled my ears. I forced a smile onto my lips

rest of the palace. I couldn’t quite put my finger

opened, but the other man stopped us.

smile faded. “What’s this now, Beta Jake? ||

been asked to look after the young ladies until the prince is ready. He wanted me

“But-” Xavier began.

a harsh whisper. “You wouldn’t want to

throat. “Very well,” he said, “I shall report to the king that it is all in your hands now… Beta.” He said the last word

Interesting.

served the king,

the entire country… but it seemed that Beta

Theo was favored by the king, and that was why his Beta

a pleasure to see all of you. Prince Theo is

quarters we went, the stranger I felt. Finally, I figured out

People.

more precise, a lack

this wing of the palace, because oth er

servants were available every few steps,

just

Jake led us outside into an open area fac ing a large door that seemed

stood in line. After a while, the back of

even Sophia.

everyone was trying their best to make a good

been?

couldn’t believe this was how Prince Theo treated his prospective Luna

was necessary. Why did he have