The Rejected Alpha and gold digger

sing voice cut through the quiet Palace

This was the moment she had expected. The weight of the royal crown, which was not yet

started, even though her father's body was still co

, but she didn't answer. Once tender and full of love, the queen's face now appear

peak. With her gaze fixed on her daug

er's passing. This is something you are aware of. You alone are capable of leading us

will not marry him" despite the raging emotional storm inside of h

as a mother second and a queen first and Leo knew her we

ve a choice, Leo. Stability is necessary for the kingdom. And only Charles can supply that. W

s breath caught in her throat. She had always thought she c

e on Charles, though. Knowing his true intentio

awn her words piercing their relationship

pen, further upending Leo's world. Charles's tall, com

nd him, Leo could sense the icy, calculating aura that both men exu

ing, Princess"... but beneath it was a dark avaricious

re before things got worse and her heart was poundi

not the moment to act disobediently. A decision cannot be delayed any longer by the king

nse gaze fixed itself on Leo. He advanced s

er thinks we ought to get married. It is the kingdom's best course of actio

t something I want. For me wealth and power are irrelevant. Charles, I'll n

tening tone," You think this is about your heart Leo?. It has to do with surviving. Your kingdom's su

mind twisting in her chest like a dagger. Although she was aware of Ch

ce steady even as she felt a wave of panic rise within her. "The kingdom will be destroyed if you marry despite your belief that it will be save

torted into an unreadable expression. For a brief moment, Leo c

to shape this kingdom's future. Everything we own will be los

gdom needed help but not from Charles. Not fr

ppressively heavy. There was no shortcut no route without repercussions. Everythi

muttered, "Mother, I will not b

tion. As he talked, his voice oozed a fake sweetness,

ce? You believe you can turn me down?" He moved a step closer. "Either you

ccurate. The kingdom's instability would cause it to fall apart if she didn't. Then, as thou

he was bearing a burdensome rea

voice. Leo felt his heart

Jude extended the letter to Leo.

hreat or a royal decree? Her body was on high alert as her mind raced. Her father's

read aloud Leo her voice shaking as the thought occurred to

ne to marry Charles. The coalitions will fall apart. Our wealth will be depleted. The

There's nothing you can do. A capable leader is required for the kin

that she was capable of fighting and that she could so

known." I... This is shocking" Leo muttered. Heartbroken she gazed up at her

I'm acting in the kingdom's best interests, Leo. You'll understand

m away with rage." No. I refuse to participate

his face." It's more than just losing everything. The goal

you lack the fortitude to say n

othing to do. There is no escape. Without Charles's assistance, the kingdom

t with hardly a sound in

revailed. On the inside, however, Leo knew she wouldn't; i

first, I need to read the c