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
"Promise," Isabelle says against my lips, moaning and kissing me while I send her off to her ladies. Suddenly, she doesn't want to go. "Let me stay with you, Kyler, please," I sigh, avoiding her pleading gaze. I can't stare at her right now. It would only make me say yes."I promise, I'd be here when you get back, I'm all yours, love, I'm not going anywhere," I say, and her hands are running through my hair. Lord, help me, I'm a mess, but I'm her mess. I would let her scatter my hair over and over.Her tongue is pondering into mine, and her eyes halfway shut. As much as I try to pull her off, I possibly can't, so I walk her to the door gently, making sure I didn't ruin her makeup or her dress.The door opens, and I help her out, "I love you, love," I say, and she smiles, looking at me. She leans and pecks my lips."I love you, handsome," she whispers against my lips, and I smile.A FEW MINUTES LATER, LEE IS HELPING WITH the chambers while I have a bath. As soon as I am done, Lee is no
When I opened my eyes, I realised it wasn't a dream, and Kyler sat beside me. Tears gathered in my eyes, seeing how much I made him uncomfortable. "W–" I inhale heavily, trying to get up. He offers help, but I brush his hands. I can't put pressure on him."Hey, let me help you. Your body is weak," He says, giggling. How can he be laughing right now? Was that funny?"And you're injured," I say, forcing myself not to cry even though my voice had failed me."It's something I am used to. Remember, I go to wars," he says, gently brushing hair strands from my face. Yeah, I remember it well. I also remember last night. I look at him head to toe, and I recall his fine body covered in blood and the hands he is using to touch me, wrapped in thick blood. I can't help but think about how many lives he had taken with those hands. His face splashes of blood, and I look away, trying to think of something positive. "You shouldn't have come," He says. He probably could have noticed me staring at his