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Chapter 36
It’s taken the marks on my body about six more days to turn pink. Thanks to Selene and the medications she cheen bringing me every day. There’s one tea in particular that I favor more there is, but it’s good, and every time I drink, I feel a little
She’s told me stories about Ivar and Ragnar. How she’s hopeless himself up to her because of the loss of his mate. No one though
has hints of camomile and jumine. I’m not sure ore energetic than the day before
in love with the King who is a little afraid to really open he was going to make it after she was killed.
Many thought he would go feral. She said he was showing symptoms and that she offered herself up since she had never found her mate. He agreed only because Ragnar and Ivar were contract in place. I didn’t ask for details, but I’ve been working differs from my own
very young and had no training. They have some kind the courage to ask about her omega status here and how it
“Good morning. Sophia. Are you ready for your tour of the villa day? Selene taps on my door and opens it enough to poke her head in. I’ve been up for a while. I had an early breakfar and was able to clean up without the pain I had before.
“Tam.” I stand up. She opens the door for me, and I follow her out.
“Let’s start here,” she says, motioning to my room. “Major Gener Helvig had this room prepared for you when you turned sixteen. Before she found out you were mated to the Alpha of Aume, she wanted you to stay with her so you could finish your studies here. She said you were a Victorian architecture enthusiast at the time and that your favorite color was blue Like the car you arrived in.”
“She had this room prepared for me since then? She never told me
I was really into Victorian everything a few years ago. Thanks to tary. She was dating the son of one of the vampires from that era and would not shut up about them. It was fascinating to be around the two of them, even though vampires are peculiar creatures. I don’t remember ever telling her about that.
The hallway is beautiful. It feels like the set of a spooky movie. The paintings on the wall are authentic. The vases and tables. fit the mansion’s decor. At the end of the hall, there is a staircase hat leads upstairs and one that leads down.
“Are these family members?” I ask.
“Yes,” she says. “Lady Helvig asked me to allow her to introduce you to the portraits. She’s very proud of them.”
That’s definitely something I believe from my grandmother. When we get down to the foyer, I smile at the way everything is brought to life with freshly cut flowers and adornments. While ille place has a little bit of a spooky vibe, it fits the elegant way my grandmother carries herself.
While the aesthetic remains Victorian, everything is modern. There are a lot of people here and they all seem to be just as curious about me as I am about them..
“This is the family room, Selene says.
“Can we start outside?” I ask her. “Since my grandmother wants to share our history with me herself.”
“Sure,” she nods “You’ve been indoors too long?”
“Way too long I sigh.
As soon as I open the front door and the cool au blows inside. Take a deep lucah Selene holds out one of my boodies. I look back up at the stairs, wandering where she got it from. It lon’t question at 1 ship it on
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I gasp as soon as I step out onto the wrap around porch She There’s a stor path that leads from our gate, goes through the
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‘t say a word as I walk out and take the vast garden. den, and back towards another gate
In the center area is a huge water fountant It’s three tiers, and at the top there is a pragusus standing on its hind legs. Its
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made of silver. The area around is covered with two different shades of grass that make a swirl. Red roses, tulips, and spider bles surround the area.
On the right side, there are large bushes shaped like different annaks. There are also garden tables and tea areas. On the left, there are grape vines that lead towards the back of the hous I step out and walk in that direction, wondering how far back they go.
Selene stays behind me, giving me room to look around for myf. The vineyards go back as far as the eye can see. People are tending to them between the rows. Some of them spot me. They stop what they’re doing to how to me. All I can do is
wave back
I knew my grandmother was well off. She works for the Lycan King, and they seem close. I didn’t think she lived like this The two of us continue to walk around. It’s strange, but I swear 1 can feel her presence here. Her floral scent seems almost replicated by the kind of flowers she chose for her home.
I start to feel guilty when I take a seat at one of the tea areas. Immediately, tea and finger foods are brought out to us. From the moment I left home, I always hated it when someone showed up in my apartment uninvited. After hosting dinners, 1 had to air everything out and disinfect every surface to get their cent out I wonder if she feels the same.
“You’re an omega, right?” I ask her. She stops herself from taking a bite of her cucumber sandwich and nods.
“Yes, I am. Have you never met an omega before?”
“Yeah, I’ve just never spoken to one before. I didn’t know it at the time, but my mate’s family kept me on a short leash.” I explain. She shifts uncomfortably and sets the piece down.
“How do you mean? You wore a leash?”
“No, no,” I laugh. “I mean, I wasn’t allowed to do much outside of my duties as the alpha’s mate. They didn’t want me to ruin his reputation”
“Oh, I see. It’s an expression. Very clever,” she smiles. “You have questions?”
“Are you treated the same way his first mate was?” I ask. “You don’t have to answer if it’s too intrusive.”
“I wouldn’t say the same,” she shakes her head. “I am the Queen by marriage, and I have certain obligations I need to tend to, but the Lady of the house of Lycan was a war hero. She was very close to your grandmother before she found out she was the King’s mate.
“Her duties were different from mine. I attend to civilian matter I make sure the court carries out the King’s orders. I wouldn’t even know what to do with a weapon if it were handed o me. I have basic self defense skills and I’ve never ever had to use them
“You’re not limited to what you’re allowed to do?”
“Not even a little. I’ve taken a few days off to help ease my son. ‘s very fond of you”
“Thank you. He’s a great friend and helped me a lot. I don’t know how I’m ever going to repay him for what he’s done for
“I want to thank you. I’m not sure what the two of you experiendover there, but he seems to be more focused on his priorities since coming back. It’s like he’s found something he didn’t have beloe Heel there might be change for all of us and it’s thanks to you”
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Sara Lili is a daring romance writer who turns icy landscapes into scenes of fiery passion. She loves crafting hot love stories while embracing the chill of Iceland’s breathtaking cold.
