The Lycan King’s Healer – Chapter 20

Cathy

The servant informed me my sister had arrived.

I tore my attention away from the beautiful chrysanthemums growing in vibrant shades of peach, pink, and oranges. Against the staff’s will, I demanded no one hire a gardener or servant to tend to the garden; that would be my role. Servants watched me stain my luxurious skirts of spun gold and rose embroideries with soil and dirt. I refused to relinquish my days in the garden, even as the season cooled.

ys had been close during childhood. She has not seen my face unscarred since forever. For that, I knew she would be impressed by that alone, and I wanted to really make her proud with the estate, and her new n

the towering fireplace, the Persian antique rug under her cheap shoes, and the massive staircase, she suddenly looked tiny.

ed her with a smile. She noticed the servants and guards behind me first, shocked, be

I wasn’t sure I had the right place. How the hell did you do it?”

again.

up after getting married

ht of her nephew approaching.

you. I am your Aunt Danika.”

tious and outgoing in comfort, a bit shy and reserved in a crowd.

estured for her to follow me. The servants guided us through the foyer, and Aldrich went on his way to the training grounds with Alan to ride his pony.

d, hoping Theo did not overhear her as he walked away.

le set aside the Resin Goddess of Youth garden fountain. Servants brought the tea, and I hugged my faux fur around me against the breeze.

er trickle from the goddess’s hands, “Theo does not know Aldrich is his father.”

. “Explain.”

ther saved him and he presented her crystal stone to me, her eyes filled with moisture. All the outrage that was present on her face during the account of me starving to death and my ultimate demise due to Aldrich gradually melted, and I realized I did the same through time.

hand over mine. It was warm from the teacup. “Of course, he jeopardized yours, but it is a life that would not

d not come out as seamlessly as I wanted. I was not used to praising him.

more detail about our bloodline, revealing we were both healers. “I’ve had an interest in witchcraft my entire life. I just did not know why.”

ping on the warm honey sugared tea.

ing for a moment before sighing, pushing aside the teacup. “L

re the onl

d my heart twisted for a moment

nk you should pursue your obvious love for Aldri

blinked, humor disappearing from my face. “I never said I lov

that long. He was in war for four years; maybe he would have returned to you after the first month.”

as gone while I was locked away. He had more important affairs than worrying about the prisoner who supposedly drugged him. Also, he had no r

bviously loves you more than any battle or war. He loves Theo, too. You should properly introduce them sooner than later.”

he reflection of the trees in my tea.

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ferent. The King was growing older, and everyone knew the heir would have to be chosen soon. Benjamin and Elias perpetually argued for it, both bloodthirsty for the throne. But they only wanted the title; Aldrich wanted the role. He was the one who

this to me, I couldn’t help but feel the need to forgive him when he returned. He did everything h

of the table with a distant smile, noticing an unfamiliar servant pass through the garden