Chapter34: Humiliated in Front of Everyone

*Rose* I welcome the warm sun pouring into my room. I sit on the rocking chair beside the window and watch the fountain below as my mind swims. “I love you…” I couldn’t have dreamt or imagined those words. Eli had said he loved me. Had he only said it as he was still high from the dizzying passion or did he really mean it? I want to just close my eyes and bask in those words just for a while longer… no man has ever said those words to me before. Then, I have the realization that Eli could become king soon and be married to Emily. Where would that leave love-struck me? I squint at the butterfly that comes to land on the ledge of the large window. It’s so pretty, just like love… this is an emotion I dare not explore, not knowing what tomorrow will bring. The door swings open, and Vienna makes her way in carrying a huge box with a red bow. My mind can’t help but wonder what it is. The Alphas have been going all out lately with their romantic escapades and gestures. “A gift from the king,”