NATALIA
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I sat silently in the car as Derek maneuvered through unfamiliar roads, my mind filled with curiosity and a hint of apprehension.
Where was he taking me? I desperately wanted to know where we were headed, but his request for patience had left me with no other choice but to surrender to the unknown, and simply wait till we arrived at wherever he was taking me.
The silence enveloped us, broken only by Derek's voice as he mentioned his stepmother, Lady Soraya.
According to him, she had expressed a desire for me to visit the Royal pack soon, specifically to assist me in shopping for a wedding dress.
His words stirred conflicting emotions in me, reminding me of Lady Soraya's cold demeanor during the dinner at the palace. I couldn't help but frown at the memory, wary of any f
