Chapter 23

Serena's POV Everyone is a saint until their secret is exposed to the world. Just because we haven't seen a flaw with someone does not mean they are with no blame. I have faced continuous humiliation both in Derek's pack and here in the place all because of the false image Derek and Cora painted about me. I have been asking myself that would things be different between Arden and If he had not walked in on me in that state? Would he treat me with respect? It is not so regular for a King to pay attention to a mere maid. So I understood why everyone would think that I seduced Arden. But he brought me here, not just as a maid, but I was his mate. I did not understand why he refused to take responsibility for his actions. If he did the right things, other werewolves in the palace would not misunderstand me, and I won't be falsely accused. It was not a game of blame, I just thought as a responsible adult, one needs to be accountable for certain things. “Here is your room for the time being.