Chapter 37

Elizabeth was my greatest challenge, as Oku had indicated.

She was my mother, but she didn't help me win Stephan Buther's heart.

She wanted Daina to be her daughter-in-law inexplicably.

"Yes, Mom. I'll call Stephan Buther brother,"

POV: Daina

Stephan Buther woke me awake midnight.

As I remembered the horror that woke me, my pulse raced.

Stephan Buther was bloodied in my dream.

"Daina?"

"You and the Alpha were like fire and water in my dream."

Stephan Buther guessed my halting words.

"Were we in your nightmare?"His question.

"Your relationship isn't as straightforward as it looks," I said.

I'd always questioned their connection.

Stephan Buther didn't dispute it and comforted me by stroking my hair.

He told me, "Avoid him."

"What's the secret?"

"I assume Oku murdered our father, but I don't have enough proof to prove it. Oku has always been scared I'll grab the kingdom. That's why he's so protective around me."