Chapter 107 *Freya* Time seemed to freeze as Rafe and I stared at each other silently. I couldn't deny how much i loved him and didn't want to lose him. But what would i do? He was the Alpha king. He had the right to do whatever he wanted and no one could question him. He could be with as many women as he wanted and no one would question his decisions. "Just..listen to me, Freya. You can't run every time something goes wrong between us, Freya. Don't I deserve a chance to explain at least?" "You barged into my room, Rafe. You sent my maids away from me. Why would I listen to you?!""Freya, please, just give me a chance to explain," Rafe pleaded, his voice heavy with desperation."There's nothing you can say," I shot back, my chest tightening as I stared at him. "Leave my chambers.""Listen to me, Freya," he said, stepping forward. "I didn't sleep with Jessica last night. I was drunk. I passed out.""Drunk?" I echoed, my voice cracking under the weight of my disbelief. "Are you
Chapter 108*Freya* The door closed behind Rafe with a final, resounding thud. I stood there, frozen, unable to breathe. My heart pounded in my chest like a war drum, each beat louder than the last. The silence of my chambers felt suffocating, and the realization of what I'd just done hit me like a tidal wave. Rafe had really gone and it was all my fault. I had tried to send him out of my room, out of my life. I hadn't intended to push him away but it seemed like he had given up on us. What did I actually do? I thought of how Rafe had protected me again and again, how he'd showed me so much and made himself vulnerable to me, and I had tried to throw all that away because Jessica was manipulating us. How could I have been so foolish?Slowly, my legs gave way beneath me, and I slid to the ground, my back pressed against the cold wooden door. Tears blurred my vision as they cascaded down my cheeks, hot and relentless. Was this really happening? Had I really just pushed away the one p
Chapter 109*Rafe*"We can do the test here," Jessica said. "There's no time to waste.""Is that what you would prefer, My king?" Dimitri asked approaching Jessica with a calmness that belied the storm brewing in the room."Yes, just do it." Jessica instructed. "Let's get this done with and prove that I'm not a liar."He extended his hand to her, his fingers glowing faintly with magical energy. Jessica hesitated for a moment, then placed her hand in his, her eyes darting nervously around the room. It occurred to me that it would be better if everyone was present because Jessica wasn't trusted one bit. "Wait." I comanded, my voice barely above a whisper as the tension threatened to choke me."Jessica," I said, my voice cold and unyielding. "This test will be done in the private courtroom, in front of the elders and the other ladies. You won't have any chance to lie or manipulate your way out of this."Her eyes flashed with a mix of anger and fear, but she nodded. "Fine."Time seemed t
Chapter 110*Rafe*My voice roared with a fierce intensity, reverberating off the cold, stone walls of the courtroom. The murmurs and whispers that had filled the room fell silent as every eye turned to me. "Enough, Jessica!" I growled, my anger boiling over. "There is no cause for celebration here. Jessica did not conceive this child through mutual consent. She took advantage of me while I was drunk and unconscious." The weight of my words hung heavy in the air as I addressed the stunned onlookers, their faces frozen in shock and disbelief. My heart raced with emotion as I fought to defend my innocence and expose her deceitful actions.Gasps erupted from the crowd, shock and disbelief painting every face in the room. Elders exchanged bewildered glances, and my uncle's mouth hung open in stunned silence. Only Addy and Aurora nodded in agreement, their faces alight with relief and support. They bowed deeply, showing their allegiance to me and Freya. "She will be punished for her decei
Chapter 111 *Freya* My hands throbbed, tied painfully behind me with rough rope that bit into my skin. The gag in my mouth tasted of sweat and fear, muffling my cries as I struggled against the binds. Clara—sweet, gentle Clara—stood over me, her eyes wild and desperate. How had it come to this??One of my most trusted maids, plotting against me, wanting to kill me?"Freya!" Rafe's voice boomed through the room as he barged in, his eyes widening in horror at the scene before him. I felt a little bit relieved that he was here."Rafe!" My muffled scream was barely audible through the gag, but I could see the shock and confusion flash across his face as he took in the sight of Clara holding a knife, trembling yet resolute."What the hell are you doing!?" His tone was a mix of disbelief and fury. He started towards me, but Clara stepped back, tightening her grip on the knife.I twisted my wrists, trying desperately to free myself, but the knots were too tight, biting deeper into my fle
Chapter 112*Freya*Rafe's face went pale, his eyes widening in shock. He stood silent for a moment, processing the words that had just come out of Clara's mouth. The room seemed to hold its breath with him."Clara, if what you speak is the truth, Then I swear to you, I never authorized such an action," Rafe finally said, his voice heavy with sincerity and incredulity. "I have never given orders to imprison anyone without cause, especially not during the hunt last year. I'm so sorry for your loss, but I promise you, I didn't know.""You're lying!" Clara's voice cracked as she cried silently, the tip of the knife trembling against my skin. "Please, Clara," Rafe continued, stepping forward cautiously, his hands open and empty. "I'll punish my Gamma for what he's done, but you must let Freya go."Tears streamed down Clara's cheeks, mingling with her rage and sorrow. For a split second, the agony in her eyes mirrored the turmoil in my heart, a twisted reflection of pain and injustice.
Chapter 113*Freya*I stood in the grand courtroom, my eyes fixed on Rafe as he commanded the room with his presence. The whispers of the crowd faded into a dull hum as I focused on his every move. He looked every bit the Alpha king, proud and regal, his posture exuding authority and strength. My heart swelled with love for him, and I silently prayed that nothing would come between us again. I took a deep breath and raised my head up to meet his waiting gaze. He was so far away but it felt like he was right in front of me. I didn't want him to do what he was about to do but I knew that he had to. He was the king and it was his responsibility.The heavy wooden doors creaked open, and the murmur of the crowd grew louder. Two guards marched in, dragging Kelly between them. Her hair was disheveled, her usually sharp eyes now downcast and filled with shame. She looked like a shadow of her former self, the weight of her actions pressing down on her shoulders."Bring her forward," Rafe comma
Chapter 114*Freya*As I pulled away from Daniel, a sudden wave of nausea hit me like a storm. My vision blurred, dark spots dancing at the edges. The room tilted, and I clutched my stomach, feeling as though the floor was being pulled out from under me."Freya?" Daniel's voice echoed in my ears, distant and distorted. I tried to focus on his face, but it swayed like a ship in turbulent waters."Alpha Rafe! Come!" I heard him call out, panic threading through his tone."Freya!" Rafe's voice was the last thing I heard, urgent and filled with worry, before everything went black.***When I opened my eyes, the world came back in fragments. The first thing I saw was the doctor leaning over me, his face a mask of concentration. I blinked, trying to clear the fog from my mind.“Freya” A familiar voice, soft and pleading, called out my name. I turned to see Rafe, his usually stoic face now etched with fear, standing next to Addy and a small group of people. Their eyes were all fixed on me, f