The smile on Aria’s face disappeared instantly once she heard that she had to treat Swan with respect, "And why should I do that?"
"Because we told him that Swan is our first princess. What would you think would happen if he found out that we had been lying to his face the whole time? He might get angry and kill even more people, including us," Queen Anastasia said. Seeing that Aria was upset about having to act nice in front of Swan, she quickly added, "Don’t worry, by the time he falls in love with you, I’m sure he will not do anything to harm us. It’s only a matter of time until we can tell him the truth, especially about that whore’s daughter." freёwebnovel.com
Aria’s expression eased once she realized she could kick Swan out of the picture the moment he fell in love.
"Aria, remember not to be too aggressive to the Beast King. Make sure he sees you as a sweet and virgin Princess from Holy Achate. If that beast can fall in love with Swan’s stupid face, then he must have been into an innocent woman," Queen Anastasia added, just to make sure that her daughter would be safe.
"Oh, come on, Mom. You know I’m very good at this. How many princes from other countries are in love with me? I lost count already," Aria chuckled. "They always thought that I was a virgin before meeting them. I’m sure that savage would be even more oblivious than those princes."
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"Swan?"
...
"Swan, are you alright?"
"Ah—sorry, I was dazed," Swan smiled at Gale who had just gathered all the soldiers in the castle to the training ground.
"The summer heat is not suitable for you. Maybe you should rest," Gale said. He lifted Swan’s body and put her on his lap as he sat under the tree’s shade.
He didn’t understand why Swan told him to gather all the soldiers, but he still obliged since it was his mate’s request.
Swan was a bit pale because she was distressed about the news from an envoy from Holy Achate that her half-sister, Aria, would come for a visit to the Kingdom of Beastmen in two days.
Two months had passed since she was sent to be Gale’s bride, and she expected herself to never see Queen Mother and Aria ever again. She was far happier without them, and her life was at peace.
But now, her peace was about to get disturbed by Aria’s presence once more.
"Swan?"
"Sorry," Swan smiled and whispered to Gale what she planned to do today.
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