Chapter 98
As the stars twinkled in the sky, the last of the dignitaries of the coronation and subsequent balls and events left the Scandinavian castle. Fredrick was standing with a smile on his face, which perfectly masked his true emotions, waving them off. He did not know how he had gotten through the last days, knowing that his own father had betrayed them. He had played his part to perfection, but the tole of the deception was tearing up his insides. As the doors to the castle closed, Fredrick turned to Becca. The perfect mask slipped, and his true anguish revealed itself. Reaching out with her hand, Becca squeezed her mate’s arm. Tonight everything will be revealed. Their family would be torn apart, and the future would be uncertain. Fredrick turned, gathering her into his arms, and
