Lydia’s POV“The elixir?” Darwin asked dubiously yet he lifted up the vial and his expression froze as he noticed the silvery liquid swimming inside of it.“How d— Wilson g—“ Darwin looked so utterly confused my stomach flushed warm and I smiled softly.“Don’t worry about how I got it. It’s for you,” I bit my bottom lip nervously.“How did Wilson make this? Did he leave the dungeon?” Darwin still looked confused and I noticed his hands start to shake as he bought the bottle closer to him.“Shush,” I placed my index finger on his lips and sparks shot through me at the skin contact.“This is to prove to you. I’ll never betray you. Ever,”I held contact with his eyes as he stared at me with a new expression and slight respect on his face.“You did all this to gain my trust again?” He was so shocked.Drusilla whooped and danced about as he mumbled and his lips moved against my finger.“Yes. I’m ready to marry you Darwin. I’m not made to be a servant but to be by your side. As you mate, yo

Lydia’s POv Drusilla snarled as my legs began to shake beneath the dress. I know this woman. I would recognize those golden curls and sea-blue eyes anywhere. “Lyssandra,” Darwin called out her name in warning. I glanced at him in shock. Why didn't he seem surprised to see her? Wasn't she supposed to be dead?!! “Tut tut,” Lyssandra sashayed and came to a stop before Darwin and me. “Why don't you look happy to see me?” She smiled mockingly at Darwin. “Leave!” He grounded out in a silent voice. “Oh please!” she chuckled. I watched her fingers as she tapped his chest lightly. “Has your mental health deteriorated that far? I mean..” She threw her hands dramatically up in the air “One second you're saving me with the elixir of life and the next you're demanding I leave your ball. Do you want me or not? Make up your mind,” My vision swooned as my breath caught. The elixir. Darwin used my elixir to save this woman. That was why he wanted the elixir so much—to save her. But why?

Chapter 53 Lydia’s POV Genuine fear and anger flashed through me. Lorcan. As in the bastard who ruined my wedding, Lorcan. Darwin must have felt my fear because he began to tremble and his pupil began to flicker between grey and gold. “Da…rugggh,” I groaned as Lorcan pressed the knife deeper into my neck. “Not a word!” “LET GO

Lydia’s POV“Freya?” I asked in shock as I stared at the princess before me and my gaze went down to her stomach.“What happened to you? You look like you’ve been through hell and back,” Freya quipped.“Why, thank you,” I replied sarcastically as I winced and began to hobble to the bathroom.“Okay, sorry but I’m here for a favor,” Freya followed me into the bathroom.“What is it?” I unbuttoned the coat and dropped it on the floor.Freya’s eyes widened in shock at the bruising and wounds across my skin.“Shit! Where you attacked or something? You should really get that checked out,” she said with slight fear in her voice.I slid open the shower glass doors and turned to Freya with an exasperated look.“Is there a reason you’re in the bathroom with me? I’m about to take a shower and I’m naked,” I deadpanned, too tired to play nice with her.“Jeez, relax. I’ll leave, I just need your help first,”

Chapter 57Lydia's POv“Move!” I hissed at the overdressed woman in front of me.“We need to talk,”“No, we don't, Lyssandra. I have nothing to say to you, so move!” I demanded stubbornly.I don't have the time for this. I need to be in the meeting room to intercept those results when they arrive!“Too bad cause I have something to say to you and you're going to listen to it,” I sighed and crossed my arms. The fastest way to get rid of her is to listen to her.“What do you want?” I deadpanned.“My crown. You can keep Darwin,” Lyssandra waved her hand lightly. “I don’t want him back. Besides, he’s not mated to me anymore. All I want back is my crown,”I scoffed and shook my head lightly “Okay, look. Darwin isn't your possession or property. You don't have the right to give him to me. The moon Goddess mated us and she knew what she was doing.And no, the Crown isn’t a physical object either that