The Betrayed Princess Rising (Lylah and Ezra) novel Chapter 144

Chapter 144

3rd Person’s POV

‘What…?”

‘Your secret,” Erik said calmly. “The lie you fed to Thane Blackridge and all those gentlemen to secure your place among them. You told them the true daughter of Jax and Vala was dead.”

Cora’s eyes widened.

‘But I know the truth, Cora,” Erik continued softly. “The night you were born, when a storm was raging hrough the forest, two female pups came into the world.” His gaze sharpened. “And both of them survived. Until now.”

He leaned a little closer,

‘You’ve already found your parents–an Alpha and Luna, no less. So tell me, why are you still trying so hard to bury the existence of the other child?”

Cora’s hand shot up, a trembling finger pointing straight at his face.

You obsessive freak!” she hissed. “Why would you even dig up something like that? You sick bastard. You’ve always been obsessed with me!”

‘I am,” Erik admitted without a trace of shame.

‘You should’ve known that when I asked you to stay and build a life with me. But instead, you ran away to

roncrest.”

A harsh, barking laugh burst from Cora’s throat.

‘Of course I did,” she sneered. “What kind of idiot would willingly rot in poverty with you and your pathetic parents?”

Erik’s expression darkened.

‘Don’t insult my parents.” His voice lost its earlier warmth, turning cold. “I’m not the same fool I used to be. You’ve humiliated us more than enough. And this time, I’m going to take my revenge.”

He met her gaze without blinking.

“I’m going to tell everyone the truth.”

“Don’t!” The word tore out of Cora before she could stop it.

Panic flashed across her face. This time, she was the one grabbing his wrist.

“Just name your price,” she said quickly. “Tell me whataver you want to keep your mouth shut, I’ll give it to you. Just don’t do this. Please.”

Thane would abandon her. His influential friends would turn their backs.

“Maybe a kiss. Right here.” He tapped his lips with a crooked grin. “And a beautiful mansion in Lunaris. A car. Some gold so my parents can start a business.”

“You’re insane,” she said, shaking her head. “I don’t have that much…”

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