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“We are left to assume that she has not only betrayed her own mate but has also been a catalyst for the conflict between Alpha Rhett and Alpha Joseph, two packs on the brink of war. This unfolding drama has left many wondering how this woman could be a potential future queen.”
Images of my father in a hospital bed flash across the screen, tubes connected to him as the anchor’s voice grows somber. “Wait, how did they get those photos!” my mother exclaims angrily.
“Adding to the urgency of the situation is the health of Aubrey’s father, who is currently in critical condition following a heart attack attributed to the stress surrounding his daughter’s actions. It has been suggested that the family has been torn apart by these events.”
The report continues, showcasing footage of me saving Max. from being hit by a car. “Now we are left wondering if everything was a lie. While some may see her as a protector, others question her motives and if this was her plan all along. Is she truly innocent in this, or is she merely playing a role to gain favor within the royal family?”
I glance at my mother who stares at the screen horrified.
“Many are now questioning if King Soren is aware and how he can consider her a suitable fiancée when she has deceived him and her own family?”
As the report fades and the anchor’s serious expression
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lingers, I feel the weight of the world crash down on me. My life is now a public spectacle, painted as a criminal hiding behind a royal title. They even made out that saving Max was a setup to get closer to the king via his son; my nanny title certainly didn’t help that rumor. I sit in stunned silence, realizing the truth of my identity is no longer mine to control. I’ve been unmasked; with it, every fear and doubt rushes to the forefront.
I can only imagine what Soren must think–his fiancée exposed as a liar and a criminal. I feel my heart sink deeper, panic creeping in as I try to process what this means for my future, for the life I thought I could have with him.
“Aubrey?” my mother whispers, and I turn my head to look at the woman who birthed me.
“I heard the rumors of you being engaged to the king but thought they were rumors, especially when they kept referring to you as Brielle,” she murmurs, her eyes turning glassy.
“I’m sorry, I… panicked.” My mother shakes her head.
“I think we are all sorry. This isn’t just your fault; you should have just come home,” she adds. She rises to her feet and clutches her hair. She begins pacing the living room, her dinner long forgotten. “Aubrey, you lied to a king,” she murmurs like that alone is enough to order my death sentence. I hang my head in shame, knowing I have done wrong. She steps closer to me and places her hand on my shoulder.
“He loves you right?” she asks and I blink up at her.
“The King?” she urges and I chew my lip.
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“Momma, I don’t think that will be enough though, not after
this.”
“It will be enough. It has to be. He’ll understand, you just need to explain your side. This can be turned around.”
“No, it’s not that simple,” I say, my voice trembling. “This is a matter of public scandal now, and the council will pressure him to make an example out of me. They won’t let this go unpunished.” My mother sighs heavily, her optimism fading as she realizes the gravity of the situation. She falls back into her chair, her face etched with worry, understanding that I’ve dug a hole too deep to climb out of on my own.
“If that is the case, then you can’t stay here. They’ll come for you. He will come for you. You need to…”
“I’m not running, not from Soren. I’m done running.” My mother nods slowly, but I can see her fear for me on her face as tears brim in her eyes.
“Then what are you going to do?”
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