"Isabelle," I broke the kiss, but my hands gripped her waist tightly. I swallowed, staring at her.She looked around, and Kesem and Perry had taken Leon away the moment she kissed me. "I'm sorry," she said, trying to slip out of my arms."Sorry? For what?" I ask, holding her even tighter. "For kissing me? Or for using me? I don't mind Isabelle," She lowers her gaze, sucking on her lower lips, "I mind," she says, her eyes dancing around my face, "I mind when you use me," she replies. Of course, I know what she means, and I know what she's talking about. It hurts me more when she brings it up."I'm sorry, Isabelle, words can't explain how sorry I am for saying that,"Her hands caressed my face, and as always, they were soft, smooth, and warm. "Don't..." she swallowed and exhaled, "Please don't hurt him, I beg of you," she says softly and struggles out of my arms. The moment I let go of her, she walks away without looking back.ONE WEEK WITHOUT SPEAKING TO MY WIFE, I have almost lost it
It's been a week since I saw Leon. Days passed, and I secretly watched Victoria. She hadn't made any move but made friends with ladies around the palace. Most didn't even know she was an ex-queen. It wasn't my business.The tournament was in an hour. Ayn walked in with my gown for the first round. The second I heard was tomorrow morning, and according to Ayn and Betty, it was that time of the year when ladies fell in love and sent out secret love letters to knights and men they admired. I have heard their excitement nonstop for one week. What I didn't expect was Betty being over the top."I'm going to make you the prettiest at the tournament," Betty says excitedly. "Other ladies are going to make themselves pretty so they can get attention from the warriors, but every warrior would be focused on the Queen since the tournament is in your honour, my queen," she says, adjusting my lipstick. "So you have to look your best,""I'm married, Betty, I don't expect any man to look at me," "It'
ROMANTIC, THEY SAID, I CAN'T EVEN BREATHE WITH Kyler in the ring, giving me blood pressure, and my hands are glued to my chair handle. Who suggested he open the tournament? I'd like to have their head, let alone be involved with a sword challenge. Gosh, he got my heart running away. I haven't seen Kyler hold a sword against anyone before, apart from piercing a knife into Victoria. Shit, I have to admit, he is so hot, but it scares me whenever his opponent gets him. However, Kyler won the first five rounds he fought in. He keeps winning, and I don't think he would be coming to sit beside me anytime soon.The winner of the sword battle gets to have a dance with the queen at this night ball. And I can tell he is trying so hard to be the one. I don't mind, but I need him safe first. "Final round! And we have His Majesty! Kyler Castiel and Leonard Jones!" I almost lost my grip and slipped from the chair I was sitting on. I know it's not possible, but what in the hell is the announcer say
"The assassin must have been very skilled with knives, Your Majesty. The cuts look shallow but deep," I shook my head, staring at the dead bodies. It isn't doing any good for my head. "Send their names and their families if they have one. I'll go through it tonight and send my regards. The palace would hold a funeral for them," I say, walking out of the room.I needed to return to Isabelle as soon as I could. I can't bear leaving her alone. I have no idea if I am their target or Isabelle is their target."Also, send the most important documents to my chambers. I won't be using my study, and send more guards to ky study; however," "Yes, Your Majesty," Perry says. "I'm sure they are still in the palace, so make sure the guards are observed. Also, block the main gate. No one goes out or comes in. We have to catch that person," I say, and I am almost close to my chambers when someone catches my attention. A blonde, he looks different," "Is something wrong?" Kyler asks, and I blink, lo
I lost count of how many times I asked Lee to pour me wine. She started off frowning at him, but now, she's smiling so hard, and I hate to see him see that side of her. Not that I don't want her smiling, but not to him.It didn't take so long for my ass to get up and walk towards them, but the music stopped playing. The closer I get, the more I see Isabelle smiling at me."Hey," I call, and her hands wrap around my waist, staring at me lovelyly. "You're one impatient man. What am I going to do?" She says, smiling. I can see her set of white teeth. I don't know what it is, but staring at her from this stance makes me more impatient, and I want to leave. Heavens, she's too cute."Should we leave?" I ask, but she pulls away, shaking her head."I have to see my ladies. I'll be back," she says, slipping out of my arms. Another thing that pisses me off is that she slips out of my arms when I'm not done embracing her."Drink?" I hear behind me. It is Nash, Huh? I turned around, and Cade was
THREE DAYS AFTER THE FEAST.The security has been freaking tight, I need to get more gold and jewels from Isabelle's chamber, but I can't. Kyler has more than a hundred guards around her palace and his, and I am prohibited from even sneaking into her chambers. If it wasn't for King Damien, I asked him to stop. He should have listened to me. Now, Kyler has his men everywhere, and for the past three days, I have been seeing Nash and Cade around. Idiots, they betrayed me without a second thought. I warned King Damien, but he seemed to trust all his men to believe Kyler had planted someone in his Kingdom. He says he did the same, but I don't think he knows just how cruel Kyler is. Damien is rough; he moves without thinking, and Kyler is more like a green snake in a green garden, waiting for the human to attack. He kills without mercy, while strangely, he has been too soft because of Isabelle. Back then, when he had nothing to lose, he was so much stronger. Now, he has so much to lose. It'
It's a sunny afternoon, and the tournaments are finally ending. We've received so many positive results towards Isabelle as my queen. The commoners and nobles seem to love her more than me, which I enjoy. That's my goal, and I am finally achieving it, seeing her being adored by them.My study has become more crowded with Nash and Cade around. They are my closest, and it's best, although I want to assign Nash as Isabelle's bodyguard since we haven't caught the assassin yet— but Nash talks a lot, which bothers me. He would get so close to her and eventually won't stop until he spills all my plans. He has a weak spot for the woman I adore– Henrietta. Victoria has been on the low, quiet, and not even making a move. I know she won't last for long, and that's when I tend to strike."Isn't it weird? Her Majesty seems to have more fun with Leonard?" Nash's useless talk interrupts me, and I look behind and find Nash and Cade by the window with a cup of tea in their hands while they peep at Isa
The tea party was to invite more noble women. Ayn said it was necessary. Noami would never give me a hint of what I should do. Instead, she said I was doing great. I have heard news of the late Queen— Kyler's mother. She was the best queen, and I know I can't measure up to her, but I wanted to fit in.She was a pro at everything she did. People loved her, and I needed to put in pressure, but I love being around Kyler, his touch, his scent. He makes everything easy, and I hate to be a bother to him.The chattering and laughing sounds of the ladies beside me don't help the urge to push him to the bed and fuck the hell out of his handsome face and gorgeous dick. I was wet and drenched again, just thinking of the minutes we spent touching each other. I was dying to ride that beautiful cock all afternoon, but he wouldn't let me. Instead, he pushed me to have my tea party after giving me a mind-blowing head, which I also appreciated, but I needed him in me. Gosh, it was making me so horny a