Chapter
Chapters
Chapter 1 – The Substitute Daughter
Chapter 2 – At Any Cost
Chapter 3 – Crownless Queen
Chapter 4 – Imposter Syndrome
Chapter 5 – Running into Destiny
Chapter 6 – Mate?
Chapter 7 – Pinned in Place
Chapter 8 – Walls Have Ears
Chapter 9 – Rule Number Two
Chapter 10 – Ghost in the Hall
Chapter 11 – Top 10
Chapter 12 – Trouble
Chapter 13 – It’s a Trap
Chapter 14 – Full Dance Card
Chapter 15 – Crying Wolf
Chapter 16 – Plans Change
Chapter 17 – Pranked
Chapter 18 – Early Curfew
Chapter 19 – New Lot in Life
Chapter 20 – Waiting Games
Chapter 21 – Royal Pain in the Ass
Chapter 22 – A Lesson in Dominance
Chapter 23 – Nice Catch
Chapter 24 – Drenched in Doubt
Chapter 25 – Room to Lie
Chapter 26 – King’s Favor
Chapter 27 – Forty Silvers Well Spent
Chapter 28 – Unyielding
Chapter 29 – Unscored Victory
Chapter 30 – Tossed to the Wolves
Chapter 31 – Borrowed Blood
Chapter 32 – The Example
Chapter 33 – No Choice
Chapter 34 – Not Angry, Disappointed
Chapter 35 – Stained Silk
Chapter 36 – Murder-by-Merlot
Chapter 37 – Nightengale
Chapter 38 – Private Performance
Chapter 39 – No Strings Attached
Chapter 40 – Unsolicited Advice
Chapter 41 – Not the Obvious Answer
Chapter 42 – Something Real
Chapter 43 – Dangerous Games
Chapter 44 – Trial by Instinct
Chapter 45 – Ultimatum
Chapter 46 – The Scent of Truth
Chapter 47 – Something Real
Chapter 48 – Unwelcome Tribute
Chapter 49 – Invitation Only
Chapter 50 – Just Dinner
Chapter 51 – Moonflower Kissed
Chapter 52 – Chances
Chapter 53 – Dismissed
Chapter 54 – Homeward Bound
Chapter 55 – Family Reunion
Chapter 56 – The Girl in the Dark
Chapter 57 – Loud, Once
Chapter 58 – Returning Different
Chapter 59 – Kind or Cowardly
Chapter 60 – Unseen Help
Chapter 61 – Honest Pages
Chapter 62 – None But Her
Chapter 63 – Burnt Sugar
Chapter 64 – Rumor Has it
Chapter 65 – Stolen Sweetness
Chapter 66 - Unedited
Chapter 67 – None but Her
Chapter 68 – Lord Charming
Chapter 69 – Heart of Stone
Chapter 70 – Dear Damon
Chapter 71 – Just In Case
Chapter 72 – Pawn to Check
Chapter 73 – Hand Delivered
Chapter 74 – Trial by Liar
Chapter 75 – Exile
Chapter 76 – Name in the Dirt
Chapter 77 – Forged Signature
Chapter 78 – By Blood and Bond
Chapter 79 – Mercy and Wrath
Chapter 80 – The Truth
Chapter 81 – The Confession
Chapter 82 – Left Unsaid
Chapter 83 – Worth Trying For
Chapter 84 – Guest List
Chapter 85 – Jealous Hearts
Chapter 86 – Off the Record
Chapter 87 – Picture Imperfect
Chapter 88 – Persona non Grata
Chapter 89 – Ghosts Between
Chapter 90 – Broken Illusion
Chapter 91 – Hidden Mark
Chapter 92 - Finalists
Chapter 93 - Accusations
Chapter 94 – Cell of Suppression
Chapter 95 – Absence
Chapter 96 – Rage and Regret
Chapter 97 - Inquisition
Chapter 98 – Final Selection
Chapter 99 – Adrift
Chapter 100 – A Quiet Moment
Chapter 101 – Uninvited
Chapter 102 – Unmasked
Chapter 103 – Luna, Declared
Chapter 104 – Lessons Begin
Chapter 105 – Séance
Chapter 106 – Double Substitute
Chapter 107 – Paper Cuts
Chapter 108 – Into the Flames
Chapter 109 – Being Seen
Chapter 110 – Still Standing
Chapter 111 – Cost of the Crown
Chapter 112 – Silver Leaf
Chapter 113 – Suppression Research
Chapter 114 – Field Trip
Chapter 115 – Worth a Try
Chapter 116 – By Blood
Chapter 117 – Avoidance Strategy
Chapter 118 – Jealousy Rising
Chapter 119 – A Wolf Suppressed
Chapter 120 – Instinct Rising
Chapter 121 – Ancient Mate
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Chapter 45 – Ultimatum
Lila
The late afternoon sun cast long shadows across the palace gardens, its golden light shimmering on the surface of the reflecting pool. I had sought solace here, hoping the tranquil ripples would steady the turmoil within me.
The events of the past days had left me on edge, and the cool breez...