Let Me Go My Mafia Husband (Aria and Alessandro) novel Chapter 555

Chapter 555 There Was A King
As the radiant moon cast its luminous glow upon the cobblestone pathway leading to the grand palace, Princess Arabella arrived in a carriage adorned with cascading roses and gilded accents. The carriage, drawn by majestic steeds, moved gracefully, the gentle clip-clop of their hooves resonating in the crisp night air.

"Bella! Stop fidgeting with your fingers," Gina chastised her friend gently, a playful edge to her voice. "You're making me nervous too."

"I can't help it, Gina. I don't know why my heart is so restless," Arabella confessed in a hushed tone, her hand instinctively finding its place over her fluttering heart.

"Don't worry! King Zephyr is going to choose you as his mate at first glance. You'll see," Gina reassured her.

"And you're going to find a handsome mate too," Arabella teased, a playful grin touching her lips. The air between them was filled with a shared sense of excitement and anticipation as they indulged in whimsical chatter, weaving dreams of their future.

Their carriage had traversed through verdant landscapes, winding paths bordered by flourishing gardens adorned with exotic blooms. As the splendor of the palace came into view, its grandeur enough to steal one's breath away.

"The palace is magnificent," Arabella gasped softly, her gaze enraptured by the meticulously manicured lawns and vibrant flora that lined the pathway leading to the grand foyer.

"King Zephyr is certainly quite affluent," Gina commented, peering out the window of the carriage, taking in the lavishness that surrounded them.

With a graceful halt, the carriage came to a stop, and the royal guard swiftly moved to assist the princess and her friend. As they stepped onto the cobblestone path, the air carried the heady scent of night-blooming flowers, and the palace gates swung open, revealing a panorama of opulence and enchantment that surpassed their wildest imaginings.

Awestruck, Arabella and Gina were led by the royal guard toward the illuminated ballroom.

The resplendent ballroom shimmered with a thousand candlelit chandeliers, their golden glow dancing upon the marble floors like stars captured beneath the celestial firmament.

In the midst of the opulent ballroom, a gathering of male and female shifters adorned in their most splendid attire mingled, their gazes filled with anticipation and yearning as they sought their destined mates. The air crackled with excitement, each shifter hoping to find that elusive connection amidst the revelry.

As Princess Arabella made her entrance, a hushed wave swept through the crowd, every eye turning towards her like petals seeking the sun's embrace. Suitors approached with eager intent, yet she remained aloof, her attention distant and unyielding. With a subtle gesture, Gina was whisked away by a persistent male, leaving Arabella secluded in a quiet corner.

Taking a glass of juice, Arabella feigned engagement, her thoughts veering away until the mention of a name caught her ear like a whisper in the wind. The mention of the infamous Alpha Alexander stirred a ripple of intrigue within her, drawing her focus sharply to the conversation unfolding nearby.

"I heard Alpha Alexander was also going to attend the mating ball tonight," murmured one of the females, the words hanging in the air like a tantalizing secret.

Arabella's curiosity surged, her attention now wholly ensnared by the conversation. She leaned in, eager for more information.

"Yes, I thought so too, but now he's not coming," another voice sighed with palpable disappointment, a hint of longing coloring her tone.

The mention of the Alpha's absence puzzled Arabella, the threads of gossip pulling her deeper into the intrigue.

"But why?" she heard herself inquire, her voice barely above a whisper.