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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?

slightest chance that it really was him? Then what should I do? Should I approach him and find a chance

seems to be very kind!” Brook whispered. “You’re lucky. Imagine if that had been Prince Theo you’d bumped

another mistake, it could be the end of my

and saw her give me a scornful sneer. “Just wait. Your luck will run out,” she uttered under

I couldn’t afford to take

separate wing of the palace, and I pushed all of my anger toward Sophia and my

our riches, and then return to

with priceless artwork in gold frames lining the walls above the black marble floors.

of a group of rooms with thick mahogany doors. A man dressed in a

looked much younger, with broader shoulders and a mop of curly black hair atop his head. He was

of way, and his eyes were scrutinizing

have arrived!” Xavier said with a flourish of his arm. A shout arose from the crowd as giggles and clap ping filled my ears. I forced a smile onto my lips so I wouldn’t stand

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

to be opened, but the other man stopped us. “Actually, Prince

this now, Beta

I’ve been asked to look after the young ladies until the prince is ready. He

“But-” Xavier began.

whisper. “You wouldn’t want to disobey His Highness’

king that it is all in your hands now… Beta.” He said the last word like it was a curse. Then, he cut between us, heading back

Interesting.

the king, and

but it

rumor must be true. Prince Theo was favored by the king, and

see

the

People.

more precise,

in this wing of the palace, because oth er than Jake,

guards and servants were available every few steps, there wasn’t anyone else

here just seemed

open area fac ing a large door that seemed to lead to an office. Then he di vided us

to burn even brighter, beating down on us as we stood in line. After a while, the back of my dress was soaking wet. Other girls were in no better shape

even Sophia.

to make a good first impression on

had it been? Two

how Prince Theo treated his prospective

was necessary. Why did