Chapter 398. She’s Exquisite

Maximus POV

Apphia Aeson. Apphia Aeson. Apphia Aeson.

The recent bane of my existence. Since meeting that woman at Lady Anaiah’s banquet, she has consumed my thoughts. Her wonderful scent and the calmness she radiates make me feel tranquil. I knew immediately when my lycan called her lovely that she was special.

Apphia was Prince Nicholas’s mate, my rival’s mate. I had suspected this but refused to believe it. The truth is that I might have wanted a chance to be with her, to get to know her better, because my lycan was drawn to her.

I was disappointed to learn that she was indeed Nicholas’ mate and Luna. The man always seems to beat me at everything; now, even the first woman I’ve genuinely felt a more profound attraction to for the first time in my life turned out to be his.

That motherfucker.

However, I wouldn’t let Apphia slip out of my life; she would be my way up. I need a key endorsement for the coming privy council meeting to select