Chapter 55

Not in my Cards

ROYCE.

I walk over to her, taking her hand and raising it to my lips, keeping my eyes locked with hers, I place a soft kiss on her knuckles.

I’m satisfied when her heart skips a beat, her pout fading as she looks into my eyes, not expecting me to do that.

“Goodbye.” I say softly before I step back and turn away.

“Bye…” She replies.

Did I just leave her speechless?

I don’t think she realised that I’m not scared of her father. I respect him, but it’s not the same thing.

“I’ll see you out.” Alejandro grumbles. 3

Well, one thing is probably clear. He didn’t seem to mind before, but he probably hates me now.

“Play nice, Dad.” Skyla warns. 2

Alejandro turns back to look at her from the door and both stare at one another and I know they’re mind-linking.

I step out and see Charlotte far ahead, walking down the hall sipping on her hot chocolate.

I know she likes the freedom without two guards glued to her constantly. Even if it’s just down a hospital hallway.

At home, if we were ever ill, the doctors. would come to the mansion, not us going to the hospital. As for Charlotte, she’s never allowed out of the pack unless she’s with her guards or Dad, me or Aleric are present.

Aleric… I told Mom he’s preying on students … What the hell am I doing right now? 2

Way to go Royce.

I sigh as I walk silently alongside Alejandro, knowing he’ll speak soon enough. We head down the stairs to the ground floor and only then does he speak.

“So care to share what exactly you fucking want?” Alejandro asks.

Your daughter? Although want isn’t the word I would use. 3

what you mean by ‘

was gone from the room. I know what you two were fucking up to.” He growls and I

Lip fillers?

That’s a new one.

once again and

abuse the position I was in… if you see fit, I will step down as one

his arms. “Oh

keep my feelings separate from my professional

wasn’t expecting me

cigarette, glancing at Charlotte, who is sipping her hot chocolate down the corridor.

or even the following Blood Moon. Nothing is

if you prefer me to leave the academy, I will. I can continue to train her if

right. Look, I’m going to be frank with you… I can’t control either of you… and I’m

threat open, and

I can promise you that. I have a question… If you don’t

to discuss here …you said

a squeeze in my

for her to be my mate. I’ve never felt so strongly about anyone before, but

him watching

She says waving at

see you soon kid.”

exit of the hospital and the

that someone collected my car from the woods. I step

warrior of the Luminaria pack says handing

Charlotte says sweetly, and I give him a

before I head to

I hold the door open for her does she run over and gets in as

shut the door for her and

Sky… 3

from here… but either way, she doesn’t need to worry about me finding my mate… but even then I can’t remove Alejandro’s words

remain there as I get in the car and

what was all that about?” Charlotte asks,

some music on

Tonight was… crazy.

Skyla…

at her but say

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