Opening her eyes, Selena could see herself in her room on the bed with staff coming in and going out.'Why did she pass out?' She thought before leaving her room to go to the palace to ask about Alex.Moving closer, she could only hear sobs and wailing and her heart skipped a beat as she feared the worst. What happened to Alex? Did he find his sister? Many questions roamed her head as she walked up to where servants lurked and stared from afar, most of them crying and some just shaking their heads in pity.At the center, she saw Alex bent over a body with Ethan sitting on the floor in a corner, also crying hard. Her head pounded and she felt numb immediately. Ellie, her aunt, rushed in too and paused in her tracks at the sight before her."What happened?" Selena could hear her Aunt mutter.Ethan shot his head up and she could see his puffed eyes and red face. Veins popped out of his forehead as he rose and almost attacked her Aunt, but was cornered by the guards around."You dare ask
"We missed our target, yet again. This isn't our agreement." Krepe dropped the glass of wine he was holding on the small table in front of him before leaning back on the chair in front of the other man."You're the one who just doesn't know how agreements are supposed to work. I call the shots but your stupid ass chose to leap past the game.""You did get what you've always wanted, didn't you?" He tilted his head at his acquaintance."You're right. That shocked me to the bones. I was told his brother attacked my sister and daughter the day they came home. If he knows about my dirty works, he should have more reasons not to get married to my daughter any longer.""You know what that means, right?" Krepe was now pouring the drink into another cup for his guest who took it from him with a smile."Our little secret is still a secret." The man replied before drinking his scotch."It better be. I can't be caught a second time or I'll be severely executed."There was an awkward silence betwe
Lying on the bed, alone and dejected, with Alex's back turned on her. Selena faced his back and watch his gentle breathing as he drifted off to sleep. His back was bare and she was lost looking at the rough yet tantalizing view of this man she had come to marry. His broad shoulders invited her to touch and she did touch them.Placing one hand beneath the side of her face as she watched his behind, she put the other one gently on his shoulder. She placed a tip at first, scared of disturbing him. She later felt comfortable, or a little too comfortable, and placed her whole hand on his warm shoulder.She let her hand slide down his back and she thought she felt him shiver but ignored it and went on to admire his spine, running her fingers down. He jerked and she kept her finger to herself, pretending to sleep. She felt him turn and open one eye, he has now faced her, his chest the next thing to access."Wow." She muttered as she looked at his bare chest and decided to run her fingers on
Helping Selena get into the carriage that was parked on the lawn, Alex couldn't help but wonder if he had made the right decision. Marrying her for a grave purpose that will forever haunt him even as his sister's voice kept ringing in his head.He knew he had no choice but to go ahead with his plan if he wants his sister to rest in peace.Driving through the county, in the middle of the sweeping mountains that spread around Forester gracefully, Alex kept glancing towards his new bride who he couldn't tell what his feelings for her were. After driving for a while in silence, Selena cleared her throat."If I may ask, your high...Alex." she corrected. Looking at her from the corner of his eyes, he wasn't entirely sure if her mistake should amuse or irritate him. Perhaps, it made him feel both. Still, he knew he always felt something whenever she stays by his side or was close to him."Why did you bring Cher to stay with us...you in the palace?""None of your business," he murmured as the
"You look beautiful today, her royal majesty. I can see the King is making sure of that." Luther, the King commander, a man who looked like he was in his late forties commented as he ushered them into a large living room decorated with furniture of exquisite taste.Alexander had decided to pay his commander a visit at his home to discuss an important matter, one that he wouldn't want others to hear. Even though he couldn't see them but he could hear the war cry from far away and he needed to act fast. Medals and ranks awards spread on the shelf plus body parts of the enemies Luther has ever conquered since he has been made Chief commander, each in a jar of preservatives.She smiled at his words and felt Alex glance in her way before settling on the chairs offered to them. Luther sat across from them, his silver-gray hair shining under the morning sun that comes in through the window."What brought you to my place, my Lord?" Luther asked as he sat upright to get to the business of the
After the sudden and shocking desire that Alex admitted he has, Selena has been worried sick about what his decision will be next. They would have to mate as couples to produce kids. These thoughts were supposed to excite her but part of her seems troubled.If she mates with the King, she'll have his baby and be his partner and fated mate forever, which would keep Cher away from him for a while. This was a good strategy but will she be able to agree to have sex with this handsome King called the devil prince? Who would say no?Probably her. She thought as she trailed behind Alex through the hallway to the staircase that leads upstairs. But then, he stopped and Selena could see why."Someone already prepared lunch for----one?" Selena asked and wondered if this was the handwork of any of the maids."Lunch has been prepared already?" Alex walked up to the table and opened each plate to check what was in it.Pasta on one plate garnished with enough vegetables and beef. Knife and fork are
Hearing Selena call his name, Alex knew she was going to come into the room soon. He had been applying ointment to Cher's foot when he thought of fiddling with her feelings.He had been getting hints that she liked him but if she did, his feelings should come first above her interest. Whatever it is she feels towards him, he would use it to punish her. Until it was time to push his plan forward, he would play around with her feelings for a little while. At least she deserves every bit of punishment."Your highne..." Cher began to call, her face against his chest but Alex hushes her."Ssshhhh! Calm down. I've got you, okay?"He knew Cher was rightly confused but she grabbed him anyway and hugged him back, his hand moving up and down her back in a loving manner.From the corner of his eyes, he could see Selena walk in, her eyes holding back something that looked like pain. However, she did a good job to conceal it."Your attention is needed, Alex." His name sounded like she was holding
The comfy room with which Selena had her bath had steams coming from each corner. She had resorted to a warm bath this cold morning plus lavender oil and flowers added to the water. She made sure to enjoy every bit of the water temperature that crept up from her toes to her neck. Her brown hair floated in the water as well as if it has a life of its own.Lost in her abyss of thoughts, she almost jumped out of the water when she heard a voice behind her."Would you mind if I joined you?" Came the question from who turned out to be Alex with a white towel wrapped around his waist.She couldn't read her gaze from his delicious body as she accessed him. From his bare foot and legs spread apart to give him balance, to his abs that draw from his waist where he placed his two hands to his broad chest. His hard shoulders contract with the muscles that fill them to give him that masculine profile. His hair is massively beautiful."Er...what on earth?!" Selena turned to cover her eyes as Alex u