Chapter 0010 Lucians POV I had no idea what to think about Dr.
A.
My first impression was that she was a cold woman , commited more to her craft than those she cured .
Or at least , that was how it seemed to me , as she clearly disliked me .
Even so , she was a remarkable individual .
As Alpha King , I could appreciate all capable people .
Dr.
As abilities and genius made her a fundamental part of this pack .
She didnt need the friendly bedside manner for me to recognize her skill and talent .
I certainly didnt need her kindness for me to appreciate her .
Her question about Aria seemed out of left field , but yes , I had been listening with my Alpha senses to their conversation beyond the door .
My keen senses were troublesome at times , I hadnt particularly intended to eavesdrop , but I still heard them all the same , as if theyd been standing next to me .
No , I said .
I do not hold the same opinion of Aria as Sheila does .
Furthermore , the paparazzi are wrong to presume about the relationship between Sheila and I.
Its not as they say .
As I had not previously met Dr.
A , she should have had no reason to distrust me .
Yet , as she spoke , her mouth.
pressed into a hard line , revealing her discontent .
She doesnt believe you , Max whispered in my mind .
Is that so ? she said shortly .
Well , thats good , then .
I braced himself , expecting an argument or an opportunity to further defend myself , at least .
Instead , she nodded at me .

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Goodbye , she said curtly , abruptly ending their conversation .
Then , without another word to me , she walked away , disappearing down the hallway .
At her office , she slammed the door behind her .
I heard it echoing through the hallways .
I stood in utter shock for a long moment .
Never in my entire life had I been so fully and completely dismissed like this .
I was the King , for Gods sake .
But … oddly , that rejection intrigued me , making me more curious about the bold and mysterious Dr.
A.
It wasnt every day that someone would brush off a king .
That was something that my quiet , timid wife would never do .
I carried those thoughts with me into the stairwell , where shella was waiting for me on the first landing .
Her arms crossed , she scowled at me .
Why did you silence me ? I said I wanted you to introduce a good man to Dr.
A , to hopefully find her a boyfriend , and you became so angry ? Cocking her head , she narrowed her eyes at me .
Do you have a crush on her or something ? Sudden irritation prickled inside of me , though I was careful not to let it show on my face .
+25 BONUS Chapter 0010 Sheila was always like this trying to start trouble , being unreasonable , making unfounded accusations just for the sake of drama .
It was often exhausting .
Even now , she scrunched up her face in sudden dismay .
Her bottom lip trembled and tears welled under her eyes .
I had learned by now that 9 times out of 10 , when Sheila cried , those were fake tears she shed .
She had a true talent for calling forth the tears on command .
You introduced me to my ex husband , she said , her voice small and watery .
If it wasnt for you … The words weighed down on me heavily , pushing away my annoyed feelings to immediately replace them with those of guilt .
I had reason to be guilty , and until I could resolve my mistakes of the past , I could be nothing but kind to Shelia , even during her moods .
Im sorry , I said .
Id said it before , and I would say it again .
Id never stop saying it , not will things remained as they were .
Sheila sobbed and the tears flowed harder .
In her upset , she flung herself into my arms .
I hesitated for a long moment , wanting to back away .
But my guilt kept me where I was , and I did not push her away .
Arias POV Back in the office , I replayed the conversation with Lucian in my head again and again .
I hadnt believed him when hed said that his views on Aria didnt align with Shelias .
After all , hed always taken her side in every dispute , every argument , every misunderstanding Perhaps he could sense the comfort of Dr.
A , and only said what he said to try to stay in my good graces .
Yet , deep within my heart , a tiny glimmer of hope flashed to life .
It burned within me , hot and painful , flaring fiercely every time I tried to tamper it down .
If what he had said was true , even in part , perhaps our mariage could still be saved .
Was that even possible now ? He had turned down the divorce papers .
Perhaps that was less a sign of his stubborn pride , as I had initially thought , and more an indication that his feelings for me were not as indifferent as I had assumed .
I didnt know what to believe .
For so long , he had kept me at arms length .
What happened this week had only been the final straw of an already strained situation .
For years , I had tried my best to please Lucian , becoming a devoted servant to him , and while hed seemed appreciative , his love never seemed to grow .
Unless I had been wrong .
Perhaps , now that I had stepped away from the marriage , Lucian had finally come to realize my value and my inner strength enough to love me properly .
Maybe his life started missing an Aria- shaped piece .
That little hope flickering within me burned bigger and brighter until it was a hot bonfire in my chest .
It grew easily once it had that initial spark .
After all , I loved Lucian .
I was ready and willing to believe that he might love me too .
Go to him , Luna said , hoping as much as me .
Turning around , I opened the door to my office and stepped back into the hallway .
My feet seemed to move on their own , taking me back to the examinat room where had seen Shella and last spoke to Lucian .
He wasnt there .
Perhaps he had moved into the stairwell ? I rushed there , my heart pounding loudly in my cars .
My hope spiraled up and up , somehow convincing me that not only did Lucian love me and want me to stay as his wife .
But maybe he would even finally choose me over Sheila ! The moment I stepped up to the stairwell , I noticed a couple on the first landing , holding each other .
For a half of a second , I didnt give the couple a second thought .
They could have been anyone .
But then I recognized Lucians figure .
I froze , my foot on the first stair .
That was Lucian .
With Sheila .
Their arms around each other .
Sheila had her face buried against Lucians chest .
Lucian had his hands on her back .
He held her tenderly .
Affectionately .
Lucian had clearly already made his choice … And that choice , had always been Sheila .