Chapter 23. Both Sides of Him

Lyra POV

He’s so… nice to me. That’s strange for a cold-hearted Alpha King who threw me in the dungeon for months. But he even apologized for that. It seems so sudden, but something inside me says that he’s being genuine.

It’s strange that things seem so clear now, guided by whatever this voice is inside me.

I don’t want the Alpha King to leave, but I’m lying here helplessly watching the door close behind him. I’m not even embarrassed that I fainted now. He’s been so kind and considerate.

I hope I’m not dreaming.

The door opens again, and I’m hopeful that he decided to come back, but I already know it’s not him. I feel him widening the distance between us, though I know it’s not far this time. He’s still in the castle.

“Are you okay?” Cally asks as she