Chapter 52

• A man went into the left-wing of the palace and was a little lost. He desired to avoid the king at all costs prior to entering the palace. He is in excruciating pain in every limb of his body. He is in excruciating pain in every part of his body. There was a dull throb running through every part of his body. Since the ball was announced, he has been attempting to force a shift. His aim at the moment is to play as far away from the monarch as possible. He is 26 years old and has not shifted in his life. He has been ruling his pack with an iron fist, but no one is aware he is incapable of shifting. Not even his parents were aware of this. He would have to conceal his disgrace from the king for the next three days. Between the ages of 13 and 18, werewolves are reported to morph. He is fully aware that he will never shift, a fact that no one needs to be aware of. He is the Alpha who is most dreaded. However, no one is aware of his secret. His other abilities are what enable him to lead. He perched on the side of the bed, unsure of how he would evade the person who could see through him. Not to mention the fact that he had thoughts and emotions for the woman who was with the king. All he wants to know right now is if the king’s companion is his mate. He struggled to walk toward the bathroom due to the discomfort he had been experiencing. He cursed himself for attempting to impose a transition on himself. He stood naked in front of the mirror, his gaze fixed on himself. He was contemplating his chances against the king, as the monarch’s companion could be his mate. He laughed at the concept. He entered the shower. Showered, changed into sweatpants, and went straight to bed. He told himself that he would have to stare at the woman tomorrow to determine if she was truly his mate.
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• When the sunshine reached his face, Rex’s eyes wandered aimlessly open. While yawning, he massaged his eyes and rubbed them together. He smiled as he turned to Reina’s side. Juno was still sleeping soundly. While clutching Rex’s hand, restless from last night’s encounter with the mysterious man. Rex gently yanked his hand away from her clutches and rose to his feet. His gaze returned to the bed, as he couldn’t believe Juno was now completely his, and his alone. Rex closed the drapes after observing Juno stir in her sleep as a result of the sun's rays landing on her face. He then gave one final glimpse of Juno as he entered the bathroom to shower.