The Betrayed Princess Rising (Lylah and Ezra) novel Chapter 157

Chapter 157

3rd Person’s POV

Jargan was utterly dumbfounded.

His heart pounded violently in his chest–so hard it felt as though it might leap straight out of his ribs. In ll his long life, he had never felt anything quite like this.

let the girl standing before him looked completely serene. nnocent.

Her bright eyes gleamed with playful mischief, like a fox peering through fresh snow.

Master Vargan,” Lylah asked curiously, tilting her head, “where did you even find that fake beard and hose wanderer clothes?” She laughed softly, clearly amused. “You absolutely nailed the disguise. I truly ›elieved it. But… why did you choose to pretend to be a wanderer?”

Lylah…”

The old wolf swallowed.

For the first time in decades, the mighty lord of Moonclaw felt strangely nervous.

Oh, Selene…” he muttered under his breath. “Are you angry with me now?”

Angry?” Lylah blinked in confusion. “Why would I be angry?”

Because I lied to you,” Vargan admitted heavily. “I deceived you. I hid my identity to get close to you.”

Lylah stared at him, surprised.

The truth was, she had been confused at first. Doubt had crossed her mind. But yesterday, while Albert had been guiding her through the manor’s halls, he had shown her an old portrait of Ezra’s family.

The moment she saw it, everything had clicked into place.

‘I’m not angry,” Lylah hesitated before adding, “I’m more concerned than anything else. Something bad could have happened to you while you were wandering around in disguise. The guards won’t be nearby.”

Vargan stared at her.

For a moment, he couldn’t even find the words.

“Oh, girl…” he murmured hoarsely.

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