Chapter Eighteen: Finally, the day of the royal wedding came as the substitute brides and the subjects in the kingdom prepared for the wedding. "You all get ready, we will be leaving in no time," Karen told the ladies as she sneaked out again into the palace. This time she went to see how the tunnel she saw is connected to the palace. At this juncture, the packs getting access to the palace depend on Karen. Karen got into the underground tunnel and she found out that the tunnel was connected directly to the chamber of King Theodore. As Karen got into the palace, she tried sneaking into the King's chamber. Then she saw her sister Jamie going into the king's chamber but she was stopped by the guards. Karen was already restless because she knew Jamie was going to inform the king about the invasion of the palace by the packs. "Jamie, what are you doing here?" Karen came asking pretending out of her hiding place."Leave me alone. I do not care if you won't let me in but I am here to
Chapter One:Karen stood in the dimly lit hallway of the royal palace, her heart racing as she listened to the sound of her footsteps echoing against the stone walls. She knew that she was in deep trouble. She had been forced to step in as a substitute bride to save her only family, but upon her arrival, she had discovered that the prince had already rejected her as his mate and chosen another.Karen cursed herself for being so naive. She had always been a rebel, defying traditional gender roles and showing early signs of her strong will and fierce determination. But now, as she stood in the palace of the werewolf kingdom, she felt like a pawn in a game she did not understand.As she turned a corner, she nearly bumped into a tall, dark figure. "Watch where you're going," a deep voice growled. Karen looked up and found herself face to face with Prince Alexander, the rumored-to-be-disabled, useless, cruel, and disliked heir to the throne.Karen's eyes widened as she took in the si
Chapter Two:Karen looked up and found herself face to face with a tall, muscular werewolf dressed in the royal guard uniform. He had a stern expression on his face, and his eyes were narrowed as he glared down at her."I'm sorry," Karen said, taking a step back. "I didn't see you there."The guard looked her up and down, his eyes lingering on her training gear. "What are you doing here? This is a restricted area."Karen straightened her back, trying to appear confident. "I am here as a substitute bride for the prince. But it seems that he has already rejected me and chosen another."The guard raised an eyebrow, clearly surprised. "I see. Well, you should leave immediately. It's not safe for you here."Karen frowned. "What do you mean? Why isn't it safe?"The guard hesitated, his expression softening slightly. "There are those who would not take kindly to your presence here. You should not have come."Karen felt a shiver run down her spine. She knew that the palace was filled
Chapter Three: Karen and the prince exchanged a worried glance, realizing that they were in trouble. They had been caught trying to escape, and they would have to face the consequences.Karen and the prince exchanged a worried glance, realizing that they were in trouble. They had been caught trying to escape, and they would have to face the consequences.But then, out of nowhere, a figure appeared and tackled one of the guards to the ground. Karen and the prince watched in shock as the figure revealed himself to be a werewolf, his fur bristling with anger."Get out of here!" the werewolf growled. "I'll handle these fools!"Karen and the prince didn't need to be told twice. They turned and ran down the hallway, their hearts pounding with fear. They could hear the sound of swords clashing behind them, and the shouts of the guards as they were overpowered by the werewolf.As they ran, Karen couldn't help but wonder who the werewolf was and why he had helped them. She had thought
Chapter Four: Karen stood in the training yard, her fists clenched as she watched the werewolf rebels spar with each other. She had been training with them for weeks, learning how to harness her inner strength and become a skilled fighter. She had grown stronger, both physically and mentally, and had gained the admiration of those around her.As she watched the rebels, she felt a tap on her shoulder. She turned to see Prince Alexander standing behind her, his arms folded across his chest. "Can I speak with you, Karen?" he asked.Karen's heart raced as she followed the prince to a secluded corner of the yard. She had heard many rumors about him, but she couldn't deny the attraction she felt toward him. She had always been drawn to his quiet intelligence and his piercing blue eyes."Karen, I need to tell you something," the prince began. "The rumors about me being useless and cruel are not true. I have been faking this image to protect myself and my plans for the future of our k
Chapter Five: Karen looked at Jamie, feeling her rage bubble up to the surface. "Jealousy is no excuse for what you've done, Jamie," she said, her voice cold and controlled. "You've hurt me, and you've hurt our family. It's time to face the consequences of your actions."Jamie cowered in the corner of her room, her eyes wide with fear. "What consequences?" she asked, her voice barely above a whisper.Karen took a step forward, her fists clenched at her sides. "You will apologize to me and my fated mate," she said, her voice filled with determination. "And you will leave this kingdom, never to return."Jamie's eyes widened in shock. "Leave the kingdom?" she repeated. "But where will I go?""That's not my concern," Karen replied, her voice firm. "You've made your bed, Jamie. Now you have to lie in it."The rebel stepped forward, his eyes flickering with anger. "And if you refuse to leave?" he asked, his voice low and dangerous."Then we'll make sure you leave," Karen replied,
Chapter Six:The tension in the court was palpable, as Karen and the rebel continued to gather information about the conspiracy. Karen couldn't help but feel like she was walking on eggshells, never sure who she could trust.Every time she passed a group of courtiers whispering, she wondered if they were talking about her. She felt like she was under constant surveillance, and the pressure was starting to take its toll.As she entered the throne room for an audience with the king, Karen couldn't shake the feeling that something was about to go wrong. The room was empty except for the king and his advisor, Lord Marcus, but Karen felt like there was a storm brewing."Karen, my dear," the king said, his voice warm and welcoming. "How can I assist you today?"Karen took a deep breath, trying to calm her nerves. "Your majesty," she said, her voice shaking slightly. "I have reason to believe that there is a conspiracy against me and the stability of the kingdom."The king's expression
Chapter Seven:Karen was taken into custody by the guards, despite her protests that she had acted in self-defense. She was thrown into a dank, dark cell, where she was left alone to contemplate her fate.As she sat in the cold darkness, Karen couldn't help but feel despair creeping in. She had fought so hard to uncover the conspiracy and protect the kingdom, but now it seemed like all her efforts had been for nothing.As the hours passed, Karen could hear the faint sound of footsteps outside her cell. She got to her feet, her heart racing with fear and anticipation.The door creaked open, and Karen was momentarily blinded by the light flooding in. She squinted against the brightness, trying to make out the figure standing in the doorway."Karen," a familiar voice said. "I'm sorry it's come to this."Karen's eyes adjusted, and she saw Lord Marcus standing in front of her, his face twisted in a sneer."What do you want?" Karen demanded.Lord Marcus took a step closer, and Karen could s