CHAPTER SEVENTY-ONEHer New FriendLeanda stood frozen at the door, her eyes wide and her mouth agape, as she heard Lyall's unexpected words about coming to the kingdom to find a wife. Confusion washed over her, and she couldn't help but question why he would travel all the way to their kingdom when there were likely many potential suitors within his own realm.Her mind raced with doubts and suspicions. The fact that Lyall was Bree's brother added an extra layer of uncertainty to his intentions. Leanda couldn't shake off the feeling that there was more to his presence in the kingdom than he was letting on. She wondered if he had ulterior motives or hidden agendas.As she looked up at Lyall, she found herself caught in a momentary conflict. On one hand, his face and demeanor didn't give off a sense of malevolence or deceit. There was a certain kindness and sincerity in his eyes that made it difficult for her to dismiss him outright. Yet, she couldn't help but question whether her intui

CHAPTER SEVENTY-THREEClaiming HerAlarick's anger surged through his veins, fueling his actions and words. He forcefully grabbed Leanda's hand, his fingers clenching tightly around her delicate wrist. His voice thundered through the room as he yelled at her, his words sharp and piercing, expressing his possessiveness and anger."You're mine! No one else has the right to touch you!" he bellowed, his voice laced with fury and dominance. Leanda met his glare, defiance burning in her eyes, but she remained silent, unable to find her voice in the face of his rage. Her body trembled in his grip, feeling the intensity of his anger coursing through his veins.Alarick's grip tightened even further, his fingers digging into her skin as his blood boiled with fury. He held her firmly, his anger evident in his tightened muscles and clenched jaw. His thoughts swirled in a tempest of emotions, a mix of possessiveness, betrayal, and an overwhelming need to protect what he considered his.In that mom

CHAPTER SEVENTY-FIVEThe PunishmentAs Alarick pulled Leanda closer, their bodies almost touching, he stared deeply into her eyes, his gaze filled with a mix of possessiveness and protectiveness. He spoke in a low, intense voice, his words resonating through the air."Remember this, Leanda," he said, his tone firm. "You are mine and mine alone. No one has the right to touch you, to lay a finger on you without my permission. If anyone dares to cross that boundary, they will face severe consequences, and if you allow anyone do that, I’ll punish you too."Leanda stood there, unable to utter a single word, her eyes locked with his. She felt a mixture of emotions coursing through her veins – a combination of fear, desire, and confusion. His words sent shivers down her spine, yet there was an undeniable attraction pulling her closer to him.Alarick, sensing her silence, pulled her even closer, their bodies nearly touching. His head hovered right above hers, their breaths mingling in the char

CHAPTER SEVENTY-SEVENSuccessful PlanLyall held Leanda’s hands, “Be mine Leanda!”“What!” Leanda exclaimed, her heart raced.“I think you are what I have been looking for. Will you be mine Leanda?” He asked.Leanda could only stare at him, she couldn’t say a word, and even when she wanted to talk, her words choke up in her throat.She wasn’t sure of what to do or say, she had only met this man a day ago, and now he was asking her to be his. Although, she knew she felt a spark between them since they’ve met, but she felt like it was just because of the emotional turmoil she was going through at that moment. Leanda gently pushed his hands away and stood up, “I..I’m sorry,” she murmured and turned to the door, “Thanks for the food,” she added and stepped out of the room.Lyall watched with a mix of frustration and disappointment as Leanda walked out of the room, closing the door behind her. The click of the latch echoed in the silence, amplifying his growing sense of unease. He knew he

CHAPTER SEVENTY-NINEA Dirty Secret“What is going on here?” That was Bree, acting innocent as usual.“What are you doing here so early Leanda?” Morgana asked, “Aren’t you supposed to be his highness’s personal slave?”Leanda stood frozen at the door, her entire being trembling uncontrollably as her gaze fell upon Alarick and Bree, who had unexpectedly appeared in the doorway. The sight of them at such an early hour sent shivers down her spine, intensifying her already overwhelming fear. She struggled to comprehend the reason for their presence, her mind racing to find a plausible explanation for her presence in Lyall's room overnight.Thoughts collided in her mind like a chaotic storm, each scenario more terrifying than the last. She desperately tried to conjure up a believable story, one that would shield her from Alarick's wrath and preserve the fragile facade of their relationship. But the truth, the reality of what had transpired, hung heavy in the air, threatening to expose her