Chapter 97. Traitors in the Palace

Alpha Female Ciciane's POV Still

Intense shooting pains in my back abruptly woke me up.

I barely manage to stifle a cry, arching my back in an attempt to find relief. These are the same pains I usually got when Harad was unfaithful and I had to drink Eon's potion to fight it. But when I look next to ame, Harad sleeps soundly with his arms possessively encircling me.

As the shots subside, I practice some calming breathing techniques. Memories of my first genuine sexual encounter flood my mind as I lie with my only mate here beside me. Overwhelmed with bliss and contentment at how perfectly everything turned out, it affirms that coming here was indeed a wise decision after all. Now Harad and I can pursue our relationship exclusively without third parties, no multiple mating for us. It's just him and me in this love circle.

But then suddenly the pain returns with its full force.

Confused, I stared at the man next to me. I remember Eon always saying tha