The Scarred Queen's Rise (Athena) novel Chapter 645

Chapter 645

Chapter 645

She straightened her spine. She looked at Nelson angrily. “I’m tired and wish to reten. Thank your master for m

She tried to walk away, but at Nelson’s subtle gesture, guards stepped in and blocked her path.

The swords glinted coldly in the torchlight. Lizzie’s knees nearly buckind.

“Her Highness has clearly had too much to think,” Nelson said with forced cheer. “Please escort her to the back to mest

The princess’s retinue was no match for Xander Mane’s household guards. Within moments, she was dragged off

Soon, Lizzie was forcibly escorted away.

To keep her from shouting, a hand was clamped over her mouth,

Lizzie stumbled all the way to the hidden chamber, the door slamming shut behind her.

She ran to it, pounding and shricking. “Let me out a princess! You’ll pay for this! Xander won’t get away with it

No one answered. The hallway outside was pitch black.

Exhausted from screaming, Lizzie finally took stock of her surroundings.

The chamber was damp and dark. Lizzle took two tentative steps forward. Suddenly, a squeaking sound broke the silence. It was a rat.

She screamed and curled into a corner, shaking,

Alone candle burned on the wall when it burned out, she’d be left in darkness.

Terrified beyond measure, Lizzie burst into uncontrollable sobs.

For the first time, she truly regretted ever crossing Xander. He was ruthless. And he would make her pay

By the time the last qu

guest had left, Xander returned to the bridal chamber, the scent of wine lingering on him.

ent to tidy his clothes and check his breath before entering.

At the door, he took a moment to

It was already well past midnight.

Inside, Athena was nodding off on the edge of the bed. Her head kept dipping forward.

Trina and Marquita, equally exhausted, jolted upright at the sound of the door.

At the slightest sound, Trina and Marquita instantly snapped awake, their eyes sharp with wary vigilance.

Seeing it was Xander, they breathed a sigh of relief, bowed, and quietly slipped out.

Athena, hovering between sleep and wakefulness, felt someone gently cradle her head.

A warm hand brushed her cheek, rousing her.

She opened her eyes and found herself staring into Xander’s handsome!

“You’re back,” she murmured, her voice hoarse from sleep.

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Chapter 645

She was so tired she couldn’t even sit up

In the next instant, Kander scoped

and placed her gently on a cushiseled chair

Her drowsiness began to fade, Xander brought over the ceremonial wedding wine. “Honey, let’s drink our wedding toast before you sleep:

He placed the goblet it her hand and guided her arm, bringing the rim to her lips.

Blushing, Athena drank it. Her eyes shimmered with emotion as she looked up at

The wine burned slightly, but left a warm afterglow in her chest.

“Athena,” Kander murmured, his voice as soft as a gentle caress.

Xander’s gentle call made Athena’s heart skip a beat Her cheeks flushed crimson, and she dared not meet his eyes

Xander gently tilted Athena’s chin upward, forcing her to meet his gaze. The moment their eyes locked, a jolt of electricity shot through her

Xander’s eyes brimmed with tenderness and affection, leaving Athena a little at a loss.

“Lord Xander “Athena murmured softly

Xander cut her off, his voice low and commanding “Call me honey.”

“Honey” Athena whispered, her face flushed crimson,

Suddenly, Athena folt weightless. In one swift motion, Xander scooped her up into his arms.

Athena naturally rested her head on Xander’s shoulder, her mind spinning as if she were floating on air.

Athena felt a sudden coolness on her lips. Xander claimed them in a fierce, possessive kiss.

The candle’s flame flickered and died. The night deepened, leaving only the soft whisper of lovers in the dark.

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