LEE'S (ONE OF THE HIDDEN GUARDS) POV As we listened to what the Prince's mate said to him, I became fully convinced by her words that even though she was a spy, she had become one because she was forced and had no choice but to. Anyone would have done what she did, given the circumstances. I know that I would have if I were in her shoes. Though at first, I had suspected her and even confirmed on the spot that she was a spy when she left her room, and when she started walking toward the dungeon, my suspicion of her became heightened that she still had a hidden agenda to carry out as a spy. Hence, I was ready to put her down at any minute but changed my mind and told the guys to stand down when we saw her approach the cell door, the Prince was being kept to see what she wanted to do. However, after hearing her words, I was moved and instantly informed the King of the new development. *** DIVYA'S POV I was still pouring out my heart to the Prince when I suddenly heard the sound of

I took a step back unconsciously and glanced at the guards beside me and saw that they wore unreadable expressions on their faces making me wonder if they had heard her threatening words. But the more I stared at them, the more their expressions looked unreadable. It was like they didn't hear any of her threatening words.However, I knew deep down that they heard everything because of their heightened hearing. They weren't werewolves and the King's special force for nothing. They had undergone more vigorous training than any other guards to be able to qualify as one of the King's special forces. Hence, their hearings and any other senses were sharper than the normal guards, and because of that, I knew fully well that they heard her words clearly but rather chose to be indifferent about it.I can't blame them for their actions, though, they were justified even if I was the Prince's mate.All I could only do was try to control my shivering and hide my fear from her.However, she caught

I didn't need her to show me the way because I knew where the dining hall was located in the Palace when I was walking as a maid. Though I wasn't among the maids assigned to the dining hall, I'd heard all there was to it from the other maids. In no time, we got to the door leading to the dining area and waited for the concierge who was waiting at the entrance to announce my presence. "This is Lady Divya, Concierge Matthew," the maid said, facing the pot-bellied middle-aged man standing at the dining hall entrance. He gave me a brisk look with a hint of what I caught as disgust before quickly covering it up with a strained expression and bowed slightly toward me. "Entering, Lady Divya." He simply said before indicating for the guards to open the enormous doors for me to enter. As the door opened slowly, I brushed my shaky hands against my dress to calm my trembling nerves and stepped forward slowly with my head slightly bowed. As I stepped into the opulent dining hall within

The entire hall became quiet at the sound of the booming voices. It was pin-drop silent. The only thing that could be heard was the fast intake of breath by those around. I could also not help myself by holding my breath upon hearing those voices. I would recognize those voices anywhere, anytime, and as I was sure of that, so would anyone present. Everyone quickly bowed toward the direction of the voices. "Your majesty!" "Your Royal Highness!" "Your Highness!" Everyone quickly greeted the three majestic women in their Royal garments. Their entry was so grand that it took my breath away. However, I quickly lowered my head before I attracted the eyes of any of them to me. Though their outburst just now wasn't directed toward me, I still tried to be as less visible as possible in their presence. I was not confident enough that I would not offend them as soon as they became aware of my presence. Yes, the Queen has made it known that she has no issue with me; however, I couldn'

Still tryiing to comprehend what had just happened, I received a hard blow against my cheek making me cry out in pain from the impact. Holding my cheek, I looked up at Lady Samantha and asked, "Lady Samantha w...what was that for? How have i offended you to deserve such reaction as to you hitting me from you?" However, before i could finish my sentence, i receieved another slap from Lady Lora. "How dare you? Who do you think you are to ask us questions? You, a little nobody, just lucky enough to be the Prince's fated mate, thinks she has the right to question us?" As she said that, she raised her hand againt to land me another slap but was cut off by Lady Samantha's words. "Lora, that is enough for now." She dusted her hands and walked toward the basin, switched on the tap and rinsed her hands. Not wanting any more trouble from them, i decided not to say anything and got up from the floor, dusted my clothes and tried to leave the restroom again. Yet, as i moved toward the door