Downstairs, the grand hall was filled with voices as Liam and Lucas descended the staircase. The echoes of anger and frustration bounced off the walls, drawing them toward the commotion.
As they approached, they caught sight of Lexa, her eyes wild with fury.
She stood in the middle of a small crowd of bodyguards yelling sharply.
“How could this happen?” Lexa’s voice increased, the pain and resentment in her tone evident. “The Moon Goddess was supposed to choose me. I was meant to be their mate, not her!” She clenched her fists, her expression twisting with bitterness.
Liam stepped forward, pushing through the crowd that had gathered to witness Lexa’s outburst.
As he approached, Lexa’s gaze locked onto him, her face softening slightly, though the fire of rage still simmered.
“Lexa,
