<b>Chapter </b><b>89 </b>


    Nyssa pov


    Serena and the other maids had already packed most of my clothes, but I had told then not to pack everything, since I believed I’d being hon<ol start="1000"><li><b>1000</b>.</li></ol>


    But from my conversation with Darius, it seemed whatever he needed me for might take a lot longer than I expected and I might not return, as early at had hoped.


    Even though it was impossible to pack every item in my closet especially with how many clothes I had, I decided to go with just three suitcases


    Two


    <b>were </b>for my clothes, and thest one held my shoes and heels.


    That should be enough to sustain me <b>for </b><b>a </b>while… though I was pretty sure I’d end up shopping in the king’s pack eventually


    “You’re okay, right, miss<b>? </b>Seen asked as we arranged the heels inside the suitcase


    I gave her a nod and smiled.


    “Mm, Tam. Your bags are ready, right? it looks like they’re <b>leaving </b>this morning, so we’ll take some of the snacks the chef made and eat on the way.” I said, cing thest item in the bag before zipping it shut, standing up from the floor, and dusting off my hands.


    I walked over to the vanity and took a seat.


    “Ah yes, mydy. I’ve packed my bags…she responded, her tone still slightly confused, but just nodded and reached for the brush, applying some blush and gently dabbing it on my cheeks.


    When I was done, I reached for the lip gloss, and feeling her gaze on me, I applied it to my lips.


    I knew she was surprised, one second was crying about Kieran, and the next I was doing my <b>makeup </b>like nothing had happened.


    <b>But </b>honestly, I didn’t want to exin. She wouldn’t understand, and she wouldn’t want to hear it.


    Like now.


    “Hey Serena, so actually I wasn’t really sad about Aria’s <b>likely </b>demise or Kieran’s death because I was the reason for <b>it</b>, but rather because I couldn’t make Kieran take the fall for Aria’s death. But now that the lycan king has agreed to give this pack his support, I’m happy”


    <b>Of </b>course, if I said that aloud, my chest would ache and I’d probably cough up blood I had to force myself to swallow


    It <b>really </b>hurt


    “<b>What </b>did you <b>say</b>, miss?” Serena asked.


    shook my head and smiled instead, gesturing her closer. When she leaned in, I brought the brush to her face and gently dabbed blush on her cheeks catching her by surprise.


    “M–mydy, what are you doing?” she stammered, but I held her still, keeping her head in ce as I narrowed my eyes yfully.


    “What do you think I’m doing? I’m applying makeup on you,” teased, brushing the <b>color </b>across her cheeks.


    “This is the first time people from Lunaris Dominion will <b>be </b>seeing outsiders. We have to show them that Embeng pack members are attractive.”


    I grinned as applied the blush carefully, letting my voice dip into something teasing.


    moment now. And if you do, you can finally


    “Besides…who knows? Maybe you’ll meet your mate there You’re already eighteen, you could meet him any monte leave your troublesome mistress, get married, and have adorable little children.”


    Her checks flushed a deeper shade of pink, and it had nothing to do with the makeup. couldn’t help but chuckle as she dropped her gaze and


    stammered.


    “W–what are you talking about? Even if I met my mate, I would never leave you, my Lady. Even if I have to reject—”


    Before she could finish, I gently squeezed her cheeks, cutting off her words and making theme out as mumbles. Smiting. I picked up the poss and applied it to her lips.


    “You shouldn’t say that, Serena. Don’t forget, rejection is a tin before the goddess. And don’t forget… you deserve to be happy. You deserve to have a family of your own, too. That’s the only thing I want for you to live,”


    Because I knew she wasn’t bluffing


    But I didn’t <b>want </b>that for her, not in this lifetime.


    I could only h


    hope she met her mate in this one, and that he would love and cherish her the way she deserved.


    Serena’s eyes sobtened <b>as </b>she looked at me, and after a brief moment, she nodded gently with a small smile.


    <b>“</b><b>I </b>understand, mydy.”


    That <b>was </b>all she said, and whether she truly meant it or not, I had <b>no </b>idea


    Soon, we were <b>done </b>with the makeup <b>and </b>made our way toward the main packhouse. The maids helped carry my bags, while Serena went to get <b>hers</b>.


    As we walked, I noticed the workers lined up along the hallway and by the staircase.


    Their eyes were on me, some filled with sadness, others with worry<b>, </b>and a few wore forced smiles.


    I understood why. They probably thought I didn’t want to go to the Lycan King’s pack, that I <b>was </b>only doing it because I had no other choice.


    But that was then….not now.


    So as I walked, I smiled at every one of them.


    Some lowered their heads, looking away. Others did their best to smile back.


    I kept my head held high as I reached the main packhouse, where my father stood with Benjamin and Calen by his sides, their expressions grave.


    Seated on a chair nearby was Darius, staring at nothing in particr. Zayn sat not far from him, while Cassian and Draked behind the king


    As soon as my father saw me, his expression darkened further, and his eyes turned ssy almost instantly but he looked away <b>and </b>cleared his throat. refusing to meet my gaze


    Calen and Benjamin, knowing my father couldn’t speak without breaking down, stepped forward <b>and </b>pulled me into a <b>hug</b><b>, </b>I smiled at thefort of their embrace, wrapping my arms around them, my other two dads.


    “Everything will be okay, Nyssa, You’re a strong girl…<b>you </b>are,” Calen said.


    “Yes, and we’lle visit,” Benjamin added, trying not to let his voice crack. “Now that the king’s offered us an <b>aliance</b>, we’ll be able to see you soon,”


    I chuckled softly and responded, “Okay, I’ll be expecting everyone. Take care of yourselves.”


    They hugged me tighter before finally pulling away.


    Then I stepped toward myther and pulled him into my arms.


    “My child…“he whispered under his breath.


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    Before he could say more or cry, I hugged him tighter.


    “I be back, Dad, Soon… when everything is okay.”


    With that, I pulled away and met his saddened eyes, forcing a smile.


    That was when Darius stood from his seat, his gaze flicking briefly to my father. Under his breath, he said:


    “Watch your pack more carefully. You have a traitor here.


    It wasn’t a threat, it sounded more like advice.


    Then <b>he </b>turned and walked out the door.


    I raised a brow in confusion, ncing back at my <b>dad</b>, but he simply shook his head.


    <b>Cassian </b>stepped up beside me with a small smile.


    “Well then, mydy,” he said. ”<ol><li>id. “Ready to see the most amazing pack in the world?”</li></ol>


    I almost said no….but instead<b>, </b>I gave him a nod and <b>a </b>small smile.


    Well, I guess here goes nothing.