Chapter 254 – Cora receives an unpleasant surprise

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” Well, it looks like you and I are the only bachelors left in this place , ” Cora commented to Gabriel , watching Isabel and James in their far corner of the table . Thankfully, they weren’t as obvious about their romance of her as her sister was of her and Sinclair .to whom one could easily be shocked if the couple did not realize that they had an audience .

Isabel and James , on the other hand , had been snuggled together for the better part of an hour , close but not really touching . really his _Proximity isn’t what gave them away it was their laser focus on each other , not speaking or looking at anyone else . _ It was as if they were the only two people in the world . _

Cora felt a pang of jealousy and immediately forced her away , embarrassed by the ugly emotion . Instead , she tried to concentrate on her conversation with the king . ” Excuse me , but I happen to be dating a very handsome wolf named Thomas . “. Gabriel replied , not sounding annoyed in the least by her assumption of him.

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” Oh . ” Cora frowned , obviously disappointed to learn that even the Vanaran king was also part of a couple now . ” I’m sorry , I should n’t have assumed , ” she sincerely apologized , even as questions welled up in the back of her head mind . Namely When had he become so sentimental that the sight of just one happy couple could make his heart overflow with longing ? What learning about another could make her boil with envy ?

” Okay . ” _ Gabriel assured him : “ It is intentional . I prefer people to keep guessing about my love life . ”

Cora concentrated enough to sneer sympathetically , ” Yeah , I ‘d imagine there are a hundred too many opinions on that particular subject . ” _

” You can say that again .” Gabriel chuckled , taking a sip of his wine from him . Then , a mischievous expression appeared on his face in the form of a small , secret smile as if he was about to admit something he should n’t . goes_ good though _ Someday soon I hope to make it official . _ _ ”

Congratulations ! _ “ To make a relationship official in the world of shapeshifters meant a formal claim : another mating ceremony . She tried to hide the sudden , inexplicable pain that swallowed her insides from her , silently wondering if she was freaking out … or maybe about to get her period

if it happens it will be after the war . Gabriel replied , visibly recanting her own hopes

James and Isabel . _ _ ” Maybe they have the right

, either traveling to the halls of Altaran to find Ella’s mother , or returning to the mainland with Sinclair to face Damon . Either way , they would all be separated by this time tomorrow … and goodbyes in times of war . They were the worst of all . _ Cora she knew that there were never guarantees in life , and she knew especially the cost of fighting at home . Suddenly, an image flashed in his mind of her, a bloody vision of the operating room that afternoon , of a resistance fighter they had failed to save . Only in his mind ‘s eye of him was Roger ‘s face in that lifeless form , instead of the stranger he had been unable

Gabriel asked suddenly , worry seizing him as tears welled up on

back . He met Ella’s concerned gaze and shook his head to make sure she was right.her sister did not follow her .Unfortunately , there was nothing she could

willing and able to fight , _ _everyone was home preparing for war . _ Those who weren’t were back in the dining room trying to enjoy what little time they had left together . Cora descended into the maze of plants

made a face and shook herself a bit , “ Enough ! ” , she scolded herself . “

A familiar

come from , it’s rude to stalk lonely women in the

frowned , as if racking his brains . “ No , no , we come from the same place and I don’t remember any rules like that . Also , is it a conversation if you are having it with yourself ? ”

I answer haughtily , turning my nose towards the handsome wolf . _ _ _ ” So do us both a favor and run before you make things even more awkward than they already are

_arms . on his chest From him, wishing he could kill this man with his eyes alone … then trying and snorting when the big wolf just chuckled . ” Come

one opportunity in the Tomorrow I want

departure , and dreading them . She knew that saying this goodbye would be difficult

smile . “ I was wondering why you didn’t mention it . Dominic

snapped , not liking the predatory grin on her face one bit

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