“I can only be the villain for you. Never to you” “I don't care…because I would do the same” Althea said with a slight smirk on her lips. *** All her life, Althea wanted a simple life. She had the love of her life and she would have his kids. But everything changed when he broke her heart. The King of Elodonia is now looking for a mate. One to be his queen and wife. Althea prays she would not be chosen but unfortunately fate wasn't on her side. But who said the king was looking for a queen? No, he was looking for his next plaything and he may have found his victim in the heart of a young woman. Life wasn't a bed of roses, so don't expect fluffiness in the castle.
Althea was staring at nothing in particular as her mind reeled at the possibility that Darian had killed his mate. Why? No one knew, but according to her journal, Althea saw. It may be that Carolina had discovered something she shouldn't have.
Fiona, sensing Althea's inner turmoil, approached with a gentle touch on her shoulder. "Althea, are you alright?"
A distant nod was all Fiona received in response. Althea's thoughts were a tempest of confusion and disbelief, and Fiona wisely chose to give her friend some space.
In the midst of the bustling castle preparations, Ariana joined them, a curious expression on her face. "What's going on, Althea? You look like you've seen a ghost."
Althea sighed, her eyes reflecting the storm within. "It's about Darian. Did you know he had a mate?"
They shook their heads, "Her name was Carolina and while I was in that room I saw her journal"