The 5-time Rejected Gamma & the Lycan King
Chapter 190

It was a given that Sebastian would bump into Lucianne. With nothingbut annoyance, the Lycan King muttered, “You've got to be f* ckingkidding me.” 1

He dashed out of the door, and the first thing he heard Lucianne saidwas, “I killed her. I'm not sorry that I did it but I am sorry for your loss.”Sebastian's voice was soft and gentle when he responded, “Shewould've continued to replace ways to hurt you if you kept her aliveanyway, my Queen.”

When Xandar came to Lucianne’s side, his hand instinctively went toher waist as he pecked a kiss on her hair. The King then scowled atSebastian, who offered a bow and greeted him, “Your Highness.”Xandar nodded curtly in acknowledgment. When Sebastian's headraised, he spoke in remorse, “I deeply apologize for my sister's... crimes,as well as my father's.”

Before Xandar could say that sorry didn't rectify what those two did,Lucianne said, “You need not apologize, Mr Cummings. You did nothingwrong. You didn't collude with your father or your late sister, and youhave fully cooperated with law enforcement throughout theinvestigation. We should be thanking you for choosing the Kingdomover your family.”

Both men were surprised by how diplomatic Lucianne’s response was.Sebastian took a moment to snap out of it before he said, “I was simplydoing what I thought was right, my Queen. I'm glad you approve.”That last line was enough to make Xandar emit a low growl. Lucianneplaced her hand on her mate's chest as she spoke to him affectionately,“Darling, it's alright. We're being civil.” 2

The way she touched him and spoke to him managed to calm hisbubbling infero, and he pecked a kiss on her forehead before hemuttered, “Okay.” Lucianne showed him an adorable smile that pulledhis heartstrings, and his rage melted away.

Lucianne tumed back to Sebastian and said, “Thank you for letting metake up your time, MI Cummings. We'll let you get to the visitationnow." 2

Sebastian smiled and said, “It really was no issue at all, my Queen.”Lucianne and Xandar only took three steps before Sebastian called out,"My Queen.”

Lucianne turned, bewildered. Next to her, Xandar was cursing under hisbreath. Sebastian swallowed a lump in his throat before he said, “I reallyam sorry, for everything.”

For cheating on her. For hurting her. For lying to her. For throwing a fitwhen he lost to her in combat practice the previous year, For being tooegotistical to celebrate her wins. For not defending her when he shouldhave. For leading her on only to break her heart in the end. Foreverything.

This was definitely a more proper apology compared to the one hetried to make outside the restroom on the first morning of thecollaboration, which had nothing but excuses. The apology he made atthe refreshments table the other day was not sincere either since therewas an ulterior motive to win Lucianne back despite her already beingbonded to Xandar.

The apology Sebastian was making now, however, had no excuses, noblame-shifting and no ulterior motives. Just a sincere expression ofregret with a guilty demeanor, taking full accountability for whathappened between them.

Lucianne offered a small smile, and said sincerely, “Thank you, MrCummings.” She then returned her sights to Xandar, and pulled him byhis arm before entering the room where the alliance, Duke and Duchesswere eavesdropping through the door that was left ajar

The moment they entered the room, Xandar took his mate's hand thatGreg kissed and trailed it along his neckline before positioning it overhis mouth to suck on it. After Xandar was satisfied that Greg's scent hadbeen completely wiped off HIS mate, they began discussing what to dowith Greg again.

After an hour, the monarchy’s recommendation was finally concluded:two whips per week for an imprisonment period of fifty years, and afine double of the stolen value. Christian wanted it to be ten whips perday but Annie fiercely talked him out of it. The Duchess recommendedcutting out whipping entirely but this was overruled by everyone exceptLucianne. Two whips got the majority's agreement.

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When that was done, they left the police station in their respective cars.Before Xandar started driving, he took Lucianne’s hand and pecked akiss on the back before asking in a soft voice, “Baby, when do you wantto get married?”

Lucianne blinked at his question as she muttered, “Right. The datehasn't been set yet. Uh...when do you want it?”

Xandar chuckled and said, “About a month ago, when I met you.”Lucianne narrowed her eyes and asked, “Do you have a date that's notin the past, my love?” 1

"Next week?"

“I don't think we can plan a wedding in a week, darling. How about sixmonths from now?”

Xandar groaned and complained, “Too long.”

“Four months?” Lucianne tried again.

He leaned in to smell her neck as he muttered, “That's still too long,baby. I'm starting to think that you don’t want this beast to be yourhusband.”

“Xandar, you know that's not it. It's not just the planning. If you wantany guests at the wedding at all, you've got to give them some kind ofnotice in advance so they can save the date for us.”

He groaned again and muttered, “Over-considerate Queen.” Afterpecking a kiss on her cheek, he asked, “How about in two months?”“Three.”

Xandar sighed and said, “Fine. And your coronation?”

Lucianne shrugged and responded, “Anytime after you meet former-Alpha Ken and former-Luna Janice is fine with me.”

“In a month's time, then? We'll leave for Blue Crescent after thecollaboration, come back, then crown you.”

Lucianne nodded and said, “Yeah, okay.”

When Xandar still didn't start driving, Lucianne looked at him andasked, “What? You want to plan the whole wedding in the car, Xandar?”Xandar chuckled and nuzzled her nose as he said in an affectionatevoice, “I'm just thinking about our honeymoon.”

Lucianne’s heart melted, and she pecked a kiss on his nose beforesaying, “We have a lot of time to discuss that, my love. Why don't wejust take a drive back for now? If we stay here any longer, Dalloway isgoing to think we still have business to deal with in the police station.”“Okay.” Xandar whispered as he stared at her dreamily before pecking akiss on her lips, uttering, “I love you, Lucy.” “I know, Xandar. I love you,too.”