Chapter 69: Chapter 69

Eliana's Point of View

"I am so happy that Killian and Eliana are going to complete the matebond. I have never been so happy in my life. Now we just have to wait for is James to find his fated mate," Catherine said

"Mom, you know I have already found my fated mate," James replied. I looked over at Ashley to see she looked embarrassed

"Right. "

William whispered something to Catherine, and she whispered something back. I was sure he was telling her to let James deal with it. I could tell that Catherine didn''t really care for Ashley. I understood why. Ashley hadn't shown any interest in becoming James and it was obvious that James cared for her deeply. I could see him getting weaker every day because of the distance from Ashley. Killian had been getting weaker, but not as fast as James. I knew that was because we spent time together. We were in love with each other. Our relationship wasn't one sided but I knew James and Ashley's relationship was. She even told me that she didn't want to be with him

I felt so bad keeping that from Killian and James but I knew that Ashley should be the one to tell him. I just didn't know how much longer I could kep it a secret. James didn't deserve to be mistreated by his mate. He was a good man, and he had always had feelings for Ashley even before discovering they were fated mates. What Ashley was doing was wrong.

"Killian, you are going to love Eliana's dress. You won't be able to look away once you see it," Tiara said, changing the subject

"I am sure I will," Killian replied as he smiled at me

"The reporters called and want to meet with us later on today. They want to interview both of you. Talk about your love and all of that. You don't have to meet with them if you don't want to. Your father and I can meet with them alone," Catherine said

"It's up to Eliana," Killian said

"I am fine with meeting with the reporters," I said

"Are you sure, Love? They will ask you questions, and Charles," Kilian said

"I don't care about them asking me questions. I have already spoken about it on the news before. I want to let everyone know that I am happy that we are going to complete the matebond," I said

"So am I," Killian said, and we ate our food. Everyone seemed happy except for Ashley. She seemed to have something on her mind. I decided not to think too much about it. This wasn't about her. This was about Killian and me and how happy we were together.

Lilian's Point of View

"This is bullshit. How does that bitch get to be so happy? She doesn't deserve to be happy," My mom said as we watched the news. Eliana was there with Killian and his entire family. They were all talking about how happy they were that she and Killian would be completing the matebond in two weeks.

"She definitely doesn't deserve to be happy. Someone who kills their mother doesn't deserve happiness," My dad said. I just looked at him. Ever since I was a little girl he told me Eliana was a bad person. He said she was bad because she killed her mother, and that anyone who could kill their mother had to be evil. I believed him. I believed that a person who killed their mom was bad. The thing was I was too young back then to realize what he meant.

When I was little I thought he meant she murdered her mom. I didn't fully understand that her mom died while giving birth. When I figured it out I knew that it wasn't Eliana's fault. Even though I knew it I still didn't treat her like a sister should. Even after everything she had done for me. I guess I just wanted to stay being treated like a princess by my parents.

Now, I felt bad. Not just because of all the backlash we were getting from everyone about how my parents mistreated her but also because I knew I was wrong.

"But she was just an innocent baby when her mom died. She didn't know..." I started to say but my dad cut me off

"You don't know what you are talking about, Lillian. It is all Eliana's fault," My dad said

"Let's just stop talking about this. It is only making you upset. I hate seeing you upset," My mom said. My dad just got up from the couch and walked away.

"Lilian, why would you say that to him? You know how your father feels," my mom said

"Yeah, I know," I replied. I knew Eliana's mom was his fated mate. I also knew that if Eliana's mom was still alive, he never would have gotten with my mom. I would never have been born.

"Then you know you shouldn't talk like that," My mom said

"But it wasn't Eliana's fault. She was a baby. I was only telling the truth," I said

"Well, you keep your thoughts to yourself. It is good for him to blame her and not find out the truth," My mom said and that caused me to look at her

"What do you mean?" I asked

"Nothing. Just go to your room," My mom said. I just looked at her. I wanted to ask her what she meant again. I knew she was hiding something but I knew she wouldn't have told me what that was. So, i just sighed and started to walk to my room.

"Lilian," My mom said and I turned to look at her

"Never say that to your father again."

"Okay, mom," I said and I headed to my room.