The Betrayed Princess Rising (Lylah and Ezra) novel Chapter 307

Chapter 307

Lylah’s POV

Finished

Iris didn’t hesitate. She told us everything, her voice steady even as the weight of it settled over the table. I listened in silence, my fingers loosely curled around my glass, my wolf pacing beneath my skin.

I had known Cora long enough to understand one simple truth: once she sank her claws into someone, she didn’t let go. Wolves who fell under her influence rarely ever broke free. Isaac Grey had been one of them.

That alone explained the quiet hostility he had always carried toward me. Not that it had ever mattered much. As long as I wasn’t standing in Cora’s path, I had learned not to care how many wolves chose to kneel at her feet.

But this…

“My brother and Thane have known each other since they were pups,” Iris said. “They faced a bear attack together. They would’ve died if Jax Stillward of Whitepine hadn’t saved them.”

My

wolf stirred at my father’s name.

“The same Jax Cora claims as her adoptive father,” Iris continued. “And they weren’t alone. Logan Silver, Victor Ross, and Jude Knight were there too. Wolves bound by blood, survival, and loyalty.”

A low, restrained growl slipped from Tiara at Jude’s name. I couldn’t blame her. The memory still lingered -sharp and unpleasant. The way he had spoken to her at the boutique that day hadn’t just been careless; it had crossed a line no one should.

“Believing Cora to be Jax’s cherished pup, they swore to repay that debt. They took her under their protection, shielding her, elevating her, opening doors and forging alliances that served not only her ambitions, but Rowan Blackfang as well.” Iris exhaled.

“That’s why Logan sided with Rowan so easily in their business ventures,” I murmured.

“Yes.” Iris nodded. “And Victor? He owns one of the most elite restaurants in Lunaris. Cora has never once paid a coin there.”

Of course, she hadn’t.

“The shift happened during the night of the Renewal,” Iris said, her voice lowering. “Cora invited them all to dinner. That was when Thane and my brother began to notice it… Something was off. She wasn’t just accepting their help anymore, she was expecting it.”

My wolf bristled.

“And she didn’t feel guilty,” Iris added. “She kept asking for more. More power. More access. More solutions to problems she created or didn’t want to face. Everything had to serve her and her mate,

Rowan.”

A silence followed, heavy and suffocating.

Then Iris looked at me.

3:49 pm P PPP.

Chapter 307

Finished

“My brother truly regrets it,” she said, her voice tightening with urgency. “He regrets believing Cora’s lies about you. He sees clearly now, Lylah. He knows who you truly are.”

There was something raw in her expression. Hope. Fear.

“I know, Iris,” I said quietly. “I believe you. And I forgive him.”

Relief broke across her face like sunlight through storm clouds.

“Then… will you accept his gift?”

For a moment, my chest tightened.

Tiara didn’t bother hiding her displeasure-her wolf flickered sharp and protective beside me-—but I gave a small nod anyway.

Iris smiled, soft and grateful.

By the time we stepped out into the cool night air, Lunaris humming softly beneath the rising winter moon, I had already made my decision.

The necklace didn’t stay with me long.

I sold it that very night.

The sum it brought in was excessive. But I didn’t let it linger in my account even for a full breath.

I transferred every coin straight to Iris.

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