[{"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-632":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},1497056,1945,"Chapter 632: THE LETTER OWL","the-alpha-s-unwanted-bride-chapter-632",632,"\u003Cp>Queen Rose’s POV\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Queen Rose stood before her vanity, slowly removing the jeweled pins from her hair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The candles in her chamber flickered gently, casting warm gold across the silk curtains and marble floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her shoulders ached with the exhaustion of another long day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She reached for the night cream on her dresser when a soft knock came at her door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Come in,\" she said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hildegard slipped inside, bowing her head with a familiar, gentle smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rose brightened immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hildegard. You came.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course, Your Majesty,\" she said. \"You asked to see me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes.\" Rose gestured her closer and sat on the edge of her bed, patting the spot beside her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hildegard stiffened at first and Rose’s face fell, displeased clearly written on her face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I believe I would just remaining standing your majesty if you don’t mind.\" Hildegard stated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No please don’t do that.\" Rose said unhappily. \"We’ve been friends for so long. Please just take a seat. I just needed to see you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hildegard was hesitant at first but she eventually gave in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hildegard joined her, straight backed and poised as always.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rose looking at her with her almond eyes as if wanting to say something and then changed her mind instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And one more thing.\" Rose said. \"I know you are unhappy with me. I understand that. But please, do not call me by my title. You have never done such since we were children .\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hildegard said nothing and gave a slight nod.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How is Jasmine?\" Rose asked softly. \"She’s been staying with you these days.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hildegard’s expression softened. \"She is fine, My Queen. Troubled, but fine. She’s adjusting.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rose let out a quiet sigh of relief. \"Good. Good... I worry about her more than I should.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She paused, staring down at her hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Truth be told, Hildegard... I don’t know why but I feel drawn to her.\" Her voice shook with confusion. \"As if she comes from a place in my heart I can’t quite understand.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hildegard smiled knowingly. \"Jasmine has that effect on people.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rose nodded slowly. \"Yes... yes, she does.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She hesitated before continuing. \"I remember seeing her painting once. She was quite good. I know she came here with almost nothing left her pack, from what she said.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes warmed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I want to gift her att. A real one. With materials. A place she can escape to.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hildegard’s eyes softened. \"She would love that, My Queen.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rose looked as though she had been slapped, Hildegard calling her her Queen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rose seemingly managed a smile, touched by the beautiful imagines all over the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Hildegard exhaled deeply, her face shifting, gentle concern replacing her smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Uhmmm I was wondering\" she began softly, \"may I speak freely?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rose sighed heavily again, but it seemed she got the memo, Hildegard wouldn’t be calling her by her name anymore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rose stiffened slightly. \"About what?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Auburn.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The air grew heavy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rose’s eyes narrowed. \"Hildegard... we have discussed this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not properly,\" Hildegard insisted. \"Not since her coronation. We haven’t been... aligned since that day.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indeed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A quiet divide had formed between them, one neither dared to name.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hildegard straightened. \"I only want to protect you. But I must ask... are you certain about Auburn?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rose’s jaw tightened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She is my granddaughter,\" she said quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My Queen...\" Hildegard pressed gently, \"she looks older than she should. Far older. And something about her feels... off.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rose bristled. \"Perhaps she suffered. We do not know what she went through.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Or perhaps,\" Hildegard said softly, \"she is not who she claims to be and is taking advantage of it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rose inhaled sharply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hildegard continued, voice steady, respectful, but laced with urgency.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And another thing, her closeness with Princess Chery. That woman has never cared for anyone. She dislikes everyone. And yet she has taken Auburn under her wing?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rose’s brows knit with discomfort.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Cherry is family,\" she said. \"She has changed. I know that she may have done terrible things in the past. But she has apologized and is now serving the spoke whom she hurt.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She is dangerous,\" Hildegard countered, eyes darkening in disbelief . \"And she has never shown loyalty to this pack. Why show it now? Why with Auburn of all people?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rose shook her head firmly. \"Hildegard... let it go. The family is finally finding peace. I will not question that blessing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There it was, Rose would forever be her Queen and she would always be underneath her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was not a member of their family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hildegard opened her mouth to speak in harsh tones but then-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>TAP. TAP. TAP.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both women froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A soft tapping came from the tall window by the balcony.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rose’s hand flew to her chest. \"Good heavens what was that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tapping came again, sharper this time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hildegard stood quickly. \"Stay behind me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They approached slowly, hearts pounding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An owl perched on the balcony rail, its amber eyes glowing in the moonlight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A small scroll was tied to its leg.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rose exhaled shakily. \"It’s just an owl...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She opened the window gently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The owl hopped forward, offered its leg, and flew off into the night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rose untied the letter, frowning. \"I wasn’t expecting anything.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who is it from?\" Hildegard asked, stepping beside her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rose broke the seal and unrolled the parchment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her breath hitched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s from the mage,\" she whispered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hildegard’s brows shot up. \"The one who told you Scarlett’s child survived?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes.\" Rose’s hands shook slightly. \"The one who revealed Auburn was alive.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hildegard’s eyes narrowed. \"What does she say?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rose read aloud softly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Queen Rose,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I bring good news about your granddaughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I will visit within the week to inform you of everything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Prepare yourself, for truth is coming.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rose smiled with sudden joy. \"The mage doesn’t know I’ve already found her. How wonderful she must have more news!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hildegard said nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her face remained calm, but inside, her thoughts swirled like a silent storm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We shall see, she thought grimly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We shall see if the mage calls Auburn the true princess.\u003C\u002Fp>",1003,"2026-06-06T04:22:25.014Z",1,"novelbin.me","0f1c483d043a754fa493627c902e04e81350d8251ff13065cf1a8fa76d46c0a8","the-alpha-s-unwanted-bride-chapter-633","the-alpha-s-unwanted-bride-chapter-631",728,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-alpha-s-unwanted-bride-cover.jpg"]