Chapter 60: Royal Tensions
Chapter 60: Royal Tensions
Lily stood frozen as Zayn’s gaze locked on her.
His eyes widened slightly, taking in the blue dress that hugged her curves. The intensity of his stare made her cheeks flush with heat. For once, she didn’t see coldness or anger in his eyes—just pure, undisguised appreciation.
“You look...” Zayn paused, his voice dropping to a husky whisper only she could hear. “Beautiful.”
The simple word sent warmth spreading through her body. Lily lowered her gaze, not knowing how to respond to this unexpected compliment from the man who rejected her as his mate. The one who vowed to destroy her.
“Well, isn’t this a lovely sight?” A deep voice cut in.
Lily looked up to see Alpha King Dace approaching them, his tall frame adorned in royal regalia. His smile didn’t reach his eyes as he assessed her from head to toe.
Nervousness gripped her tightly. She felt like a hand was coiled around her neck. Lily took a small step back.
“My, my, Zayn. Your little Luna has transformed beautifully,” Dace complimented as he circled around Lily like she was prey. “She looks nothing like a slave girl but a proper Luna-to-be.”
Zayn’s jaw tightened. “You’re too kind, Your Majesty.”
“How could I not?” Dace’s laugh boomed across the courtyard, drawing attention from nearby pack members. “It’s like watching an ugly caterpillar transform into a butterfly overnight.”
Lily shifted uncomfortably at the Alpha King’s poison-laced compliments. She wished she could disappear.