His Incurable Omega novel Chapter 52

The former Queen.

It took me several weeks to figure out who she really was. Most students had a vague idea but didn't know for sure if she was the former scorned Queen.

She kept lessons strictly professional, and never delved into her personal life.

The only time I heard her speak of her former life was when she found out I was Alto's life mate.

"I dearly loved that boy," she said, before closing herself off again.

After that encounter though I found that she was kinder towards me than to other students.

I sat down on the other side of her and began answering the worksheet.

Simple questions in etiquette.

She broke the silence, "I'm sorry for interrupting Fayette, but you do not look well." I paused in my writing to look up.

Her eyes were filled with motherly concern as she stared at me, "have you been sleeping enough? You look tired."

I sighed deeply. The strain of school work and trying to fill out the King's request had taken a toll on my body.

I was thinner. Thinner than even when I was an omega. I rarely slept. I thought that after two months I would have found something. Some small clue. But when the third month came and nothing had surfaced I became borderline obsessed. The signs of my desperation were starting to surface and show.

The twins were trying to get me out more. Monitoring what I ate. When I slept. Yasmine even threatened to send a message to Alto telling him my state if I didn't start doing something.

"I'm fine Lady Cora," I politely said. It ruffled me that she was taking note in my appearance. I would have to put on more blush and maybe some lipstick to get people's attention away from the dark circles I could no longer conceal.

"I only worry about your health," she answered, with equal politeness.

I nodded and continued in my work, but felt her eyes burning into me as she watched my painful movements.

"Perhaps because you have been away from your life mate for too long?"

I looked up in confusion but grabbed at the excuse.

"That may be the reason, Lady Cora."

I smiled at this.

"I know the strain that can take on your body when your life mate is away Fayette," Lady Cora said, changing topics suddenly, "perhaps Prince August can come and visit?"

I shook my head before she was even done.

"No...I do not want him to be concerned about my appearance."

Lady Cora held her tongue after that. I could feel the burning questions behind her, now that she had revealed her truth to me. She had opened herself up, but I had not done the same. It left some awkwardness in the room.

As I finished the last page and had Lady Cora check on it, I quickly glanced at a nearby clock.

Five.

I could eat for maybe ten minutes and then head to the lab. I had no more lessons for the day and had finished most of my work yesterday and this morning.

"Done- all correct Fayette," Lady Cora nodded in approval as I grabbed my bags hurriedly and waved goodbye. "I'll see you next week!" I called out.