[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-the-alpha-s-unwanted-bride":3,"chapter-the-alpha-s-unwanted-bride-the-alpha-s-unwanted-bride-chapter-548":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","The Alpha's Unwanted Bride",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1496972,1945,"Chapter 548: The Queen’s Judgement","the-alpha-s-unwanted-bride-chapter-548",548,"\u003Cp>Jasmine simply stop in awe and disbelief as the Queen hugged her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone in the hall turned to look at them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jasmine herself just stood freezing unable to believe what was happening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eventually jasmine very gently let her arms go around the Queen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She closed her eyes as she breathed into the warmth of the Queen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It felt like home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had never hugged the Queen before, only been around her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only ever perceived her presence but just having her hold her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially when she had been brought to be given judgement on, but was rather welcomed with open arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Queen hadn’t hugged anyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She hadn’t even spoken to anyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had only come straight to her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jasmine breathed into the Queen’s beautiful scent of roses and lilies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She smelled like nothing she had ever perceived before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then the Queen finally let go and Jasmine was forced to come back crashing to the world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Queen looked much younger and beautiful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her long and straight hair was caught up in pins filled with precious stones and neatly arranged on her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The last time Jasmine had seen her, she had looked ailing and yet, was still beautiful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now she was radiating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Queen gently touched Jasmine’s cheeks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s so good to see you.\" The Queen said dimples Jasmine never knew existed appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jasmine looked down at her feet, too shy to look the Queen in the eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a taboo after all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The same your majesty.\" Jasmine replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Queen surprised her again by hugging her once more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once she let go, she held jasmine’s shoulders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I couldn’t wait to see you.\" The Queen said looking all over Jasmine. \"I’ve been excited for your arrival.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Queen was happy to see her?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What had she offered the Queen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or what did the Queen even see in her for her to say she was excited for her arrival.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She felt everyone’s eyes on her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially Anna.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She could feel Anna’s piercing gaze so hard on her, Jasmine knew that if her eyes could kill, she would already be dead by now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You smell like Jasmines.\" The Queen said her eyes seemingly surprised. \"My daughter used to smell like them. She would bring them all..\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the Queen’s words trailed off in an incomplete manner and her face fell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jasmine wondered what had offended her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then the Queen instantly shook her and the smile that had been placed before reappeared immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How was the journey? Did you have any trouble?\" She had changed the topic so quickly Jasmine was taken aback.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jasmine smiled going along with her. \"It was perfect. Thank you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Queen gently caressed her cheeks and then she saw Nanny Nia standing by.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nanny Nia! You are here?\" The Queen gawked in amusement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nanny Nia quickly curtseyed. \"Yes your majesty. I am.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I haven’t seen you in ages. What are you doing here?\" The Queen asked looking all over her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I work for the Crescent pack. Alpha Xaden employed me to work as a nanny for Jasmine your majesty.\" Nanny Nia offered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Queen looked from Jasmine to nanny Nia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is this true?\" She asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jasmine nodded. \"Yes your majesty.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nanny Nia is one of the best Nannies I have ever seen. She used to take care of my grand daughter when she was young. I’m sure she took care of you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jasmine nodded. \"She did your majesty. She is one of the best things the goddess has ever given to me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She truly is the goddess sent.\" Queen Rose agreed. \"Thank you for taking care of her.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s a pleasure your majesty.\" Nanny Jia curtseyed once again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed the Queen wanted to say more when she now turned to me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was as though there was no one else.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just me and her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then came a loud and deep clearing of throat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It came from the throne where the King was seated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We made eye contact and he looked at her disapprovingly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jasmine very quickly pulled her eyes away from him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What?\" The Queen asked confused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then it finally it occurred to the Queen that there were other people standing, waiting for her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh my!\" The Queen said. \"Do forgive me! My mind just went off.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To Jasmine’s surprise the Queen unconsciously took her hand and dragged her along as she went to meet Anna.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anna had a fake smile stamped on her face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You must be Xaden’s sister.\" Queen rose said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anna lit her fake smile once more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anna had her eyes all over Jasmine and Jasmine could tell that Anna was furious that the Queen had barely noticed her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes I’m Anna.\" Anna said as she curtseyed in the most elegant way possible. \"It’s an honor to meet you your majesty.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The honor is mine.\" The Queen replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn’t hug Anna she just stood smiling at her which seemed to infuriate Anna even more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You look just like your mother.\" Queen Rose stated. \"The resemblance is striking. Did your brother tell you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes he did your majesty.\" Anna said. \"I’ve seen her pictures.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What happened to you was very unfortunate.\" The Queen said as she held unto Jasmine’s hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anna’s eyes looked down at the firm grip and Jasmine knew her well enough to know that she was boiling in rage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes Alpha Bale and his family. I don’t think I can ever forgive them for what they did to us.\" Anna said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jasmine knew that hint of manipulation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was very much familiar with Anna’s games.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She knew where she was headed and she knew that she intended to soil and drag Jasmine’s names in the midst of all of this .\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I was given report that Bale himself was dead along with his wife. Wasn’t it?\" The Queen asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes your majesty.\" Anna curtseyed. \"But they still have their bloodline.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jasmine choked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She knew where this was headed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anna was about to be Anna again and make her look bad in the Queen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She knew this ploy and she hated to admit that she was scared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Here she was with someone who welcomed her with open arms and made her feel loved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Made her feel special.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And made her feel at home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet Anna intended to ruin that for her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jasmine’s heart raced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was this it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was this the moment that the Queen was going to punish her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don’t mean to be so difficult but it’s been very hard for my brother and I because we still have to be faced with a reminder everyday. We still have to be reminded about what happened to us.\" Anna said her eyes brimming with tears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Anna.\" Xaden whispered as if in a bid to silence her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was like a warning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So Anna went silent but still sniffed her tears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xaden looked very very annoyed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Queen looked at Jasmine and the Anna.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If I can recollect, Jasmine is Alpha Bale’s daughter isn’t she?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jasmine’s heart was pounding now and her pals were sweating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her entire being was sweating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes your majesty.\" Anna sniffed as she used her hankie to wipe her tears. \"But I don’t mean to put her in this. It’s just....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then she wept some more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well. It is unfortunate what happened to you. And take my condolences. Your brother still hasn’t forgiven us for what happened to your family. I don’t expect you to either.\" The Queen began.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh not your majesty i don’t mean I am angry with. You I could never-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Would you let me speak?\" The Queen very gently interjected and Anna’s face went red.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jasmine wished the ground would open up and swallow her whole that very instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But then I don’t believe that we should pass on the sins of the child to the father do you think so?\" Queen asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anna’s face went instant white.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jasmine’s mouth dropped in amusement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her lips began to quiver in disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jasmine could not believe it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Had the Queen herself just stood up for her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your parents had made mistakes before. Your mother in particular even though she was my very good friend and served a punishment. Do you think I should have punished you for it too? Would that be a fair and just thing to do?\" The Queen asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anna began to stutter and sweat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jasmine began to wonder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Punishment?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What punishment?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"N... no... you.... Your majesty.\" Anna replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Very good.\" The Queen nodded. \"I believe that everyone deserves a fair trial. A fair hearing. And a good beginning. I don’t think it’s Jasmine’s fault what happened. I have heard the tales of what happened to myself. Especially with her recent losing her child.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jasmine swallowed an her eyes went pale at the haunting memory of her dead child.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So as Queen of wolves with the power vested in me Jasmine, I declare you innocent of all that has been accused of you. Past and present.\" The Queen said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone was shocked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jasmine could not believe it!\u003C\u002Fp>",1512,"2026-06-06T04:22:23.446Z",1,"novelbin.me","2af37921f1e6ec22718ebd67dac4628821d8a3234cb6f1bc3705eef1741b19a9","the-alpha-s-unwanted-bride-chapter-549","the-alpha-s-unwanted-bride-chapter-547",728,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-alpha-s-unwanted-bride-cover.jpg"]