Aurora’s POV
I stood still, unmoving, until Prince Alfred was out of the room. To be honest, I had no idea how I was going to tend to Alpha Ryder’s room. I was shaking. A few seconds ago, I felt alright coming into this room, but now, I did not.
The feeling of doubt washed over me. I had a feeling Alpha Ryder had terrible plans for me. It was like the saying that they feed the chicken to make it fat for slaughter and eating. I felt like that chicken.
What if he had a plan to kill me? He just wanted to make it look like he was not a bad person towards me. Ugh! I so hated pretenders, but then, on the other hand, I want to believe he has changed. That he would not slaughter me the moment I touched him. I shivered from head to toe with fright.
“Aurora?”
I heard my name on his lips, makin
