Chapter 115: Alpha Nikolai

Alina came to an abrupt halt, her curiosity piqued by Nikolai’s sudden stop. When she heard him say, "Scent of mate. She's here," a wave of shock overtook her. “Nikolai,” she called out gently, but he didn’t turn or respond. Instead, he vanished from sight, leaving her bewildered and alone. In the corridor leading to the expansive hall where the coronation was set to occur, Nikolai reappeared. The distant sounds of chatter and music grew louder, but what truly captured his attention was the scent wafting from the hall. He took a deep breath, trying to steady himself, and then entered the hall. His eyes scanned the room, searching for the source of the alluring scent that seemed to draw him in like a magnetic force. Was this an advantageous or detrimental development? The fact that someone, other than Ophelia, was drawing him in was confusing. Why couldn’t he resist it? Murmurs of conversation filled the room as his gaze fixed upon the large platform where Alexander, Devin, Albert,