Chapter 173
Chapter 174
Chapter 174
Cassian,
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We stayed like this for a while. Her warmth seeped into me slowly, steadying the restless storm under my skin. I wanted to kiss her once again, felt the instinct surge sharp and demanding but I restrained myself. My jaw tightened as I exhaled through my nose. I didn’t want to scare her off again.
“Scare her off? You literally failed to mark her despite everything You loser!” Cyrus snarled, his voice clawing at the back of my skull.
I scoffed internally, irritation flaring hot. “Are you talking about me? You failed to control yourself. If you didn’t get lost, maybe I would have been in good shape and marked her p>
“Woah. Now I am the one to blame? You survived because of me I am the Great Lycan. The only existing Lycan in this world! Because of my ability, you are here, inhaling my mate’s scent leisurely p>
My fingers curled slightly against her side as my patience thinned. “So? You are nothing without me! You scared her. You attacked her. Have you forgotten about it p>
“Hah! It’s you who is nothing without me!” he hissed, venomous and proud. ” Also I wasn’t even in right mind. She won’t mind p>
“Tsk. You weakling p>
“You p>
“Your Highness p>
Sean’s voice cut through us like a blade. Both of us fell silent instantly. The noise in my head snapped shut as if a door had been slammed.
“He will hit on my woman. Be alert!” Cyrus said, hissing.
He ran toward us, boots crunching softly against the ground, his expression tight with worry. His eyes immediately found her, scanning her face, her posture, her breathing.
“How are you feeling? How did you disappear in that lake?” He asked so softly, as if he was worried sick. He was looking at her as if no one else existed.
A low, possessive growl rippled through me before I could stop
“Is he hitting on our mate? See. I told ya! This is unacceptable!” yrus churned.
I stood up smoothly, deliberately, pulling her into my arms as I did so. Her body fit against mine without resistance, instinctively. One arm wrapped around her waist, firm and unmistakable. “Hey, Sean. How have you been p>
“Your Majesty?” His eyes widened in shock, his posture stiffening instantly. “You are back p>
“Oh?” I raised my brow slightly, a faint smirk tugging at my lips. You didn’t see me earlier, did you p>
He flushed, embarrassment flickering across his face. “Sorry. I was worried about Her Highness since she suddenly disappeared from my sight. Sorry, Your Majesty. I should have gected you first p>
“Lake? You took her to the lake? You were trying to touch the lealer of the pack p>
“Your Majesty. It’s not like that!” Sean became defensive.
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“Cassian,” Roana whispered softly, her fingers brushing my wrist in warning. There was amusement in her eyes, though. “Your jealousy is slipping out p>
“Ahem.” I straightened slightly, schooling my expression. “My Queen, I am not jealous. I simply have to teach my people to respect you since you are the leader now. I’m your humble husband p>
She chuckled, the sound warm and unguarded, and let me pull her fully into my arms before sitting comfortably on my lap. Her back rested against my chest, and I felt her relax into me. “Don’t mind him, Sean. I’m sorry for disappearing on you like that. But are you alright? It must have been a shock p>
He nodded politely, hands clasped in front of him. “It was. Later Sierra explained that it might have been that witch’s work p>
“Sierra, I see.” Her tone turned playful, light enough to confuse both Sean and me. I glanced down at her, narrowing my eyes slightly. “So, why are you here? For delivery? Or to meet Sierra p>
His eyes widened, a surprise flickering between his eyebrows. But he pulled himself together.
“No. I heard about your return and came to check on you. I really didn’t expect to see you here, Your Majesty.” He bowed slightly. “Nobody informed us about your return. I am relieved!
“Are you upset that you couldn’t meet my wife alone p>
His head snapped up. “No! As long as Her Highness is well, we are happy, Your Majesty. We respect her as much as we do you p>
Roana laughed, shaking her head, ” He is teasing you. Don’t worry about him p>
“I know. I can never look at you in a different way. Please don’t worry about it p>
“That’s great.” I smiled, satisfied, tightening my arm subtly around her waist. “Thanks for taking care of her while I was gone p>
“Anything for you two.” He reached into his coat and pulled out small bag. “Please recover soon. And… these are a few rare herbs for faster recovery. Although you both have great healing power, this might help a little p>
“Thank you, Sean. It means a lot to us.” I grabbed the bag.
“No worries. Please let me know if you need anything p>
“Sure.” She smiled, gently holding my hand, her thumb brushing slow circles against my skin. “Thanks again, Sean. If you didn’t take me to that lake, I wouldn’t have found him p>
“You knew that you would find him there. Didn’t you? Your Highness. This is why you went there!” He said, reluctant to take the credit.
“Still. You helped me a lot. Thank you so much p>
“No worries, Your Highness.” He smiled and walked away.
We both watched as he left the garden, disappearing behind the wall. Rana rested the back of her head on my chest, smiling softly.
“He is a good person,” she said, meeting my eyes.
“I know,” I replied, rolling my eyes.
“Oh, come on. Stop being so jealous of everyone.” She sighed, gently stroking my hand, “They’re the one who made sure I didn’t lose my mind p>
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“I know.. I trust my people. Although they don’t!” I smiled bitterly.
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“It’s alright.” She whispered, “Don’t be sad for some ungrateful people. You have great people who are willing to sacrifice for your life.” I whispered, cupping his face.” So, don’t get upset, okay p>
“I won’t if you give me a kiss p>
She looked utterly done with me, lips pressed into a thin line. But then she sighed softly, turned to face me properly and pressed her lips against mine. It was meant to be brief, teasing.
I didn’t let it stay that way.
When she tried to pull away, I caught her by the waist, my grip firm and unyielding, and deepened the kiss. Heat flared instantly. Her breath hitched against my mouth as I tilted my head, claiming the kiss properly before finally letting her go. She was the heaven I was searching for. How could I let her go?
She was right. There were indeed a lot of people who sacrificed their lives for me, for us.
Come to think about it, I needed to meet his family. My Elite servant who sacrificed his life for me, for her. How could I not remember him forever?
In the evening,
“Your Majesty p>
Lorenzo knocked before entering my study. The scent of parchment and ink filled the room as I reviewed maps already preparing for everything the war would demand.
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reports,
“What’s wrong?” I asked, looking up.
“The arrangements for meeting the pack members have been completed. Her Highness ordered the local inns, restaurants, and residential hotels not to raise prices more than necessary for people from outside our territory who will come to visit you p>
“That’s a great decision,” I said without hesitation. “As expected from her p>
“Yes. But some hotel owners say this is a good opportunity to earn money, so they are reluctant p>
“How much did Roana allow them to raise prices for the rush p>
“From twenty dollars to one hundred dollars, from local inns to VIP hotels. Most people will come from different packs across the entire region. She doesn’t want them to feel harassed.
“That’s reasonable.” My expression hardened. “What’s wrong with that? If they don’t like it, warn them. They can’t be greedy when people are here to visit me p>
“Yes, Your Majesty.” He paused. “And Her Highness asked if you feed to write your speech for tomorrow. Since she doesn’t know much about it, she thought you might want to assure the people that you’re back and will take over the throne again p>
“No.” My voice was calm but absolute. “Not right now. Roana ise leader. Until I am fully recovered, I won’t disrespect her. Anything official goes through her p>
“But I don’t think Her Highness will be pleased. She wants you to reclaim your position properly p>
I leaned back slightly, a faint smile touching my lips. “She wants he entire world for me. Don’t worry about it. Make sure you treat her as my equal. I won’t tolerate any disrespect p>
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Lorenzo nodded. “Understood. Don’t worry about it p>
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