The Betrayed Princess Rising (Lylah and Ezra) novel Chapter 119

Chapter 119

Alexander’s POV

Hearing Gwyn praise Lylah felt like a slap across my pride.

That admiration should have been directed at me, not at her–and certainly not because of some ridiculous traditional trick that put a stray wolf to sleep like an obedient pup.

Yorik now lay unconscious on the bed, breathing steadily as if nothing had happened. As if he hadn’t nearly shattered my arm moments ago.

My arm.

The arm of Alexander Blackridge.

The humiliation burned beneath my skin.

I swore to myself I wouldn’t forget this insult.

While they were still talking around the bed, I slipped quietly out of the room.

Professor Vale and the rest of the team were no longer in the next ward. I spotted them heading toward the laboratory at the end of the hall.

The moment I approached, Cora turned.

“How did it go?” she asked quickly. Her brows knitted with worry. “Alex, I was getting concerned. Is everything alright?”

“Yes,” I answered curtly.

“Where’s Lylah?” Cora continued. “You two went together to treat that patient, didn’t you?”

Her question drew several curious glances from the other students–including Professor Vale himself.

The old wolf stopped walking and fixed me with a sharp stare.

“Where have you been?” he demanded. “Did it truly take you this long to handle a single old stray, Alexander Blackridge?” His voice hardened. “You’ve slowed the entire team and embarrassed me.”

I lowered my gaze slightly, feigning frustration.

“Professor, I was handling the situation smoothly,” I said. “But that woman interfered and slowed everything down.”

His eyes narrowed.

“Lylah. The student from the traditional healing class.”

A murmur passed among the students.

“What exactly are you implying?” Professor Vale asked coldly. “And where is she now?”

I sighed as if exasperated.

“She panicked the entire time,” I said smoothly. “All she did was stand there and shout. She doesn’t even understand the basics of treating a sick wolf.”

The lie slipped easily from my tongue.

“Frankly, Professor, I believe she should be removed from this project. She’s only causing trouble.”

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