“I’m sorry…
Those were Ruby’s last words to him.
I feh anger burning under my skin, a fire I was all too familiar with. This was the perfect opportunity to bring Ruby back to my room, to say flecting time before my departure tomorrow. But no, the rats in this pack cannot be left alone. Their audacity to challenge mit has forced my
hand. I had to keep up my appearance, as Ruby had earnestly requested. For now, our relationship would remain in the shadows, hielden until her revenge was complete.
“Kill them
“Make them understand the pain
Killian gritted his teeth trying to gather the last of his self–control.
Dominic, that imbecile, had demanded that Ruby return to the manor with him. I couldn’t entirely blame him, after all, with their twisted logic. Ruby was still Luna and his mate. The thought left a sour taste in my mouth. Seeing Ruby leave with a look of guilt made me burn more than I wanted to admit, and I heard the hiss of gossip about our “unseemly” closeness behind her.
It’s not like Killian Rudwick would care. The gossip and rumor thing is normal for him. It’s just that a promise is a promise, and a man has the dignity to keep that promise fulfilled.
Ruby had proven her loyalty to him and he as the king had to respect that, His woman. His pretty doll.
He still has one day here. Tomorrow afternoon, Ruby will remain here, in her poor pack. I want her to be in my kingdom, by my side where she belongs, but I know that’s not possible for now. Not yet.
My gaze fell on the magical heirloom lying on the table. A smile slowly spread across my face as an idea began to form. This artifact could connect me with Ruby anytime, anywhere. I could open a portal for her, retrieve it, or ever visit her–a power brush to remind her of who she is. Testing its power would be fun.
Night fell, and I endured the endless drone of Nathaniel’s ridiculous speech about Ravenhold’s “glorious” history. His voice pierced my ears like a dull knife, but I listened anyway, pretending to be interested until I was left alone in my room. If it wasn’t for the necessary cover, perhaps Leonidas would have already torn the man to pieces while I would have been watching with a cup of tea
“Is there something troubling your mind. Your Majesty?”
I glanced at Leonidas without emotion. “You know what it is and still ask?”
“I’m sorry, Your Majesty. I just wanted to confirm directly about it. Don’t want anything bad to happen to my King” he replied.
I snorted faintly detecting the witty tone in the Beta’s reply
“How ridiculous Beta. Or should I say my dear cousin?”
Leonidas wasn’t bothered by the sarcasm. “Then I have more than a right to worry about you.”
I just threw him a smirk and smoked my cigar, hoping it would calm my nerves but damn that woman was consuming his thoughts. Ever since I first saw that woman, I could never take any eyes off her for a second. She was beautiful, mesmerizing in a way that no woman ever was. It would never get boring to look at and even you would love to admire her. The kind of beauty that will always be as timeless as the glory of his kingdom.
The King has high standards. And Luna Ruby exceeds any standards. It would be foolish for any man to waste such a perfect woman. Luna was not only knowledgeable, but shrewd and tactical when on the battlefield. Killian had read the report about her glorious history.
That did not include her numerous achievements before and after becoming the next Luna
Killian felt that the woman was working alone for the pack,
But everyone was still saying that Ruby was the lucky one to have Dominic, not vice versa.
1 looked away to the outside world. Well, I was also curious how women like Ruby shared happiness in the bed. I would have found out by now if
not for those rals.
You thinking about her.” Leonidas chirped,
Chapter 24
“None of your business, Beta. Go back to your room or do you need a woman to drag you there!”
grin graced the Beta’s face. “Maybe two women.”
“Ravenous”
However, the man finally gave his final salute and left me alone in my room. We shared the same blood but the man was something else from him
It’s worse if it’s about bed matters.
1 sat in silence, the heirloom glowing faintly beside me, when a knock sounded on my door. My guard’s voice rang out clearly.
“Your Majesty, you have a visitor.
My jaw tightened.
Who is the troublemaker again this time?”
Could it be…
I told the guard to bring the guest in, my anticipation sharpening as the door opened revealing the figure I had in mind. Ruby stepped inside, her movements hurried and anxious. Even before she spoke, I could see the uneasiness etched on her face. Her lips trembled faintly, her eyes staring Intently as if seeking for reassurance.
I approached her slowly, savoring the tension in the air. When I reached her, I ulted Ruby’s chin up, forcing her to meet my gaze.
“Speak”
“Dominic was very angry with me,” Ruby began, her voice trembling with terror. “He was angry that I gave you the heirloom. He… he intends to uke it back at any cost. I fear this could escalate into something worse.”
y was not for herself. No, it was for the pack.
Her worry was
“I don’t care what happens to Dominic, she continued, both hands gripping my clothes boldly and putting on a face of desperate pleading. “But these pack members they’re not guilty. If this turns into a feud, I beg you, do not punish them for their actions. Please, Your Majesty I squinted, his words tugging at something inside me. He dared to ask me this, thinking that he could influence my decision. I don’t like being ordered around, even by someone as intoxicating as him. However, I considered his request.
My fingers tightened slightly on my chin. “You’re hoping for too much.”
She gasped, her eyes widening. I noticed the tear–stained blue orbs, so pure and open with emotion.
“But… I will grant your request. For now. The runts you care about so much will be spared… as long as they are still useful”
Relief flooded her face, and I released her chin, stepping back.
“Because you’re liare”
I put the cigar into the ashtray and glanced at the available sofa. Enough for two p
people to share a few things of pleasure.
“Why not stay for a while? It’s early, and I feel….
your
ur room must be empty.”
