Chapter 27

Camilla’s POV:

I stared after Alaric as he entered the King’s office. As soon as the door closed behind him, I felt a presence rush to my side.

Slowly, I turned my head and lifted my eyes to meet a pair of piercing hazel ones. Identical to Alaric’s. Only his were blood red. As our eyes lock, I feel a tug inside me. A pull as I stared into his eyes. He stares right back, mesmerized.

I tore my gaze away immediately as a thought suddenly dawned on me. My wolf sniffed the air around us. It did not take me long to realize it was his scent she was smelling, and she seemed to enjoy it.

Looking down at my feet, I clenched the hem of my dress. Thinking to myself. Why does it feel like I want to be close to him?

He cleared his throat, snatching my attention from the polish on my toes when I felt his fingers lift my chin.

“You… What is your name?” he asked in a soft tone.

Embarrassment and panic coursed through me at the position he has put me in. He lifted my chin so that I was looking directly