Chapter 257
In Chapter 257, Rania approaches a platform where a public execution is taking place, feeling a mix of dread and empathy for the traitors being punished. Despite their betrayal, she struggles with the sight of their deaths, reflecting on the heaviness of such a punishment. As she nears the platform, she is greeted by Maximus, who shows concern for her presence and treats her with tenderness, highlighting the protective nature he has towards her.
Their interaction is filled with a blend of playful intimacy and underlying tension. Rania tries to downplay her discomfort from the previous night with Maximus, but their flirtatious banter reveals a deeper connection. However, the gruesome scene around them serves as a stark contrast to their private moment, as Rania feels embarrassed by Maximus’s comments and the reality of the executions happening just steps away.
As they leave the platform together, the atmosphere shifts from the brutality of the punishments to a more personal space where Rania feels safe in Maximus’s embrace. Their relationship is marked by affection and a sense of belonging, although Rania is aware of the complexities and challenges that come with being with a king who has a dark past. Maximus’s decisions regarding the punishment of traitors and the appointment of a royal beta reflect his authoritative nature, which some citizens admire while others fear.
The chapter concludes with a more intimate moment between Rania and Maximus, as he invites her to accompany him to the Barlukan kingdom, a new territory he plans to claim. Their shared laughter and flirtation reveal a strong bond, but Rania’s lingering feelings of emptiness hint at the emotional struggles she faces. Despite the chaos surrounding them, their connection remains a source of comfort and joy, illustrating the complexities of love amidst a backdrop of violence and power.
Chapter 257
Rania had a mixed feeling when she walked towards the platform. She didn’t want to witness the massacre of hundred of people, if it was not thousand.
The fact that they were traitors didn’t stop her to feel bad for them. Death was indeed a punishment that they deserved, but it didn’t make Ranía enjoy to see it.
She scrunched her nose when she got closer to the high platform, which overlook the gallows below. Maximus was sitting mightily in his throne, while people were still there to watch until the end.
At this point, there were only five people left and when Rania reached Maximus, they executed two of them.
Maximus immediately noticed her presence and all of the warriors stepped aside to make a way for her.
“What are you doing here?” Maximus asked with a frown. “You shouldn’t be here.” He stood up to approach her and help her to sit down. The way Maximus treated Rania as if she was a porcelain, a precious, fragile thing that you needed to handle with the utmost care, unless she was going to break.
Rania chuckled when she saw Maximus’s strong response. “I am fine, you don’t need to act like that.” She stretched out her hand and smoothened the crease between Maximus’s brows.
The king leaned to his mate’s touch. He liked the sound of her voice. It was the most beautiful sound that he had ever heard. He wouldn’t get tired to listen to it.
“You shouldn’t be here, you should get some rest p>
“I have rested well. I slept like a baby for a whole day,” Rania said with a sullen expression, but she winched lightly when she sat down and this didn’t go unnoticed by Maximus, he smirked.
“Still hurt?” he asked with an innuendo. He sat down next to his mate and placed his hand on her lap, as he caressed her thigh lightly, as if he was trying to ease her pain.
“You were too much,” Rania said, her voice was barely a whisper because she didn’t want anyone to hear her. There were a few warriors around them at this moment.
“Too much? I thought I have not yet done enough, since it is rather difficult to satisfy you last night.” Maximus didn’t even have the decency to lower his voice, instead he talked casually, which made Rania glared at him.
Rania looked around, as if she was afraid these people heard what Maximus said and would look at her weirdly.
“Stop that,” Rania said with a hiss, her face turned bright red and she averted her eyes. It was a wrong move though, because she saw the last traitor was being executed, his body jerked and he peed himself.
But suddenly, her sight was covered and Maximus pulled her closer against him. He pressed her face against his chest and kissed her hair.
“I told you, you should have rested. You can ask someone to let me know if you wanted to see me p>
Rania didn’t say anything, she savored their closeness. His scent engulfed her and this was the best feeling that Rania had ever felt. Maximus was everything that she wanted and needed, she didn’t want anyone else, but him.
However, life was not that easy…
“Let’s go back.” Maximus then stood up, he took Rania’s hand and placed his arm on her waist, as the two of them walked away from the platform, down there, warriors were busy to clean up the mess and people started to disperse.
The madness of the king to hold the public punishment became the main news for a few days, many people agreed with the
harsh punishment. It would warn the other people, who harbored the idea to dethrone the king.
However, some of them showed their disappointment because the king was showing his true color again. Maximus was a madness and they still remembered how bloodthirsty the king was in the past before he met his queen, and now he showed the same trait again.
Yet, the number of the people, who disagreed with Maximus’s action was not significant, therefore it didn’t raise concern.
Maximus’s main concern right now was; the royal beta. He needed to appoint someone to be his right hand man, but it was not as easy as it sounded.
The panel of the elders had been banished, there was no longer an elder that
At first, this decision caused a contra from a few people, but they didnatched the king’s move and now,
power was absolute without anyone who dared to restrict him
many people, they didn’t want to be next.
With that, Maximus created a new law without so much trouble.
Maximus’s
dare
voice it
out because the king just killed so
was going to take her on his trip to
“To Barlukan kingdom?” Rania asked with a surprised when Maximus told her that he Barlukan kingdom, this would be the new territory for his kingdom, and he was going to change its name.
“Yes, come with me,” Maximus said, he kissed her lips.
Both of them were laying on the bed, their bodies were slick with sweat. Rania nuzzled her cheek against Maximus’s chest, as her legs tangled together with his.
“Why? You are afraid that I will cause trouble here?” Rania lifted her head and looked at Maximus with a coquettish smile that he liked the most.
“You are indeed a trouble, but you are my trouble to deal with.” Maximus squeezed her bum and flipped her body, so she was sitting on top of him.
“Really? Do you like me because I cause you trouble?” Rania grinned, she started to grind her lower body against his and
darkened. Maximus let out a guttural grunt. His eyes
“Yes… I will like to have you to trouble me for the rest of my life p>
Rania laughed when she heard that, she looked very happy even though there was still this void in her heart.
As Rania and Maximus walked away from the grim spectacle of the executions, a profound sense of duality filled her heart. The weight of the day’s events pressed heavily upon her, reminding her of the harsh realities of their world, yet in the warmth of Maximus’s embrace, she found solace. The juxtaposition of his tender affection against the backdrop of brutality highlighted the complexity of her emotions. Rania realized that while she could not condone the violence that surrounded them, her love for Maximus was unwavering. He was a force of nature, both a protector and a conqueror, and in his presence, she felt a strange sense of belonging, even amidst the chaos.
As they prepared to embark on a new journey to the Barlukan kingdom, Rania understood that her dreams were no longer solitary aspirations; they were intertwined with Maximus’s ambitions. She was ready to embrace the challenges that lay ahead, even if it meant navigating the treacherous waters of his reign. Their banter and shared laughter served as a reminder that love could flourish even in the darkest of times, and she resolved to stand by his side, not just as a queen, but as his partner in every sense. Together, they would face whatever the future held, and Rania found comfort in the knowledge that her heart was now bound to his—a beautiful, chaotic dream she was determined to cherish.
In the next chapter, readers can expect the tension between duty and desire to escalate as Maximus prepares for his journey to the Barlukan kingdom. Rania’s reluctance to leave behind the familiar comforts of her current life will clash with her growing feelings for Maximus, creating a whirlwind of emotions. As they embark on this new adventure together, the stakes will rise, and Rania will be forced to confront her own fears and insecurities about the future. Will she embrace the role of a queen in a new territory, or will the shadows of her past continue to haunt her?
Moreover, the political landscape will shift dramatically as Maximus’s actions in punishing the traitors begin to ripple through the kingdom. With whispers of dissent growing among the populace, the couple must navigate the treacherous waters of loyalty and betrayal. As they delve deeper into the complexities of ruling, Rania will find herself questioning not only her place by Maximus’s side but also the morality of his methods. The chapter promises to unveil new alliances and unexpected enemies, leaving readers on the edge of their seats, eager to see how Rania and Maximus will balance their personal desires with the weight of their responsibilities.
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