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TWENTY
I stared at the bulk of clothes I had gotten. I and Elsie spent a lot of time shopping for dresses that I don’t think are necessary. I know having dinner with the royal family is a big deal but I ended up buying too many clothes that I could wear for another two months without a repeat and Elsie made me do it. I haven’t had so many clothes all my life and the fact that every penny I spent was from the prince’s credit card made me worry.
Elsie assured me that he wouldn’t mind and might not even notice. She even added that he would be pleased if I looked good always. I doubt if anything I did would please Prince Ryder but I didn’t voice out my thoughts.
What I didn’t like however, was the fact that each item I bought were carried to the Prince’s room. I also found out that a portion of his closet had been cleared out for me and I’m not sure under whose orders. Elsie did not see anything wrong in it and I didn’t want t
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Royally Desired TWENTY-ONE
I remember Elsie telling me to get used to having my meals at the royal table but right now, I don’t think it’s possible to get used to it. The king sat at the head of the table, scrutinizing and glaring at me like some leech he would like to end it’s life. His domineering presence and piercing gaze made me want to bolt from the dining hall and never be seen again. It was not so bad at first when he didn’t respond to my greeting because Elsie had told me not to expect a response. To his right is Prince Louis, and across from him is Prince Ryder who I am seated next to, then opposite me is Princess Elsie who was occasionally casting apologetic looks in my direction. Next to Elsie is a dark-haired man who introduced himself as Adrian and Ryder’s beta. He looked friendly to me and I took an instant liking to him because he wasn’t as scary looking as the other prince’s on the table. A long line of nobles and royals are also at the table. Some of them I have seen
Royally Desired TWENTY-TWO
Once we were inside his room, he slammed the door shut loudly and let out a low, frustrated growl. I was a little scared to go close to him in this mood, so I stood with my back to the door and just watched him pace the room until his anger started to deflate. “You had a mate before me?” He asked with irritation. How convenient of him to act like I committed a crime when his father just listed his women and told me how unbefitting I was to be his son’s mate to my face. “Yes,” I swallowed as I remembered Jordan for the nth time today and he looked angry for a second but his anger is short-lived and his eyes grow soft and then all the anger was gone instantly. “What happened?” He asked me. I looked away because it’s something I never discussed with anyone. I wanted everything that had to do with Eclipse pack buried forever. When I didn’t respond immediately, I felt his anger brewing again. “He didn’t want me,” when I said it, I realized I felt nothing b
Royally Desired TWENTY-THREE
Ryder’s POVThe Red rock pack alpha was found dead a few minutes ago with the same note as all the others. The wound on his neck was targeted at the same spot to make their point and again, there was the same note.…justice or nothing.The western wolves which comprises of an aggregate of twenty four packs seem to be their major target. In the eastern regions, only one pack has been affected but the other twelve deaths have been within the western regions.Right now, news just got to me that the other packs within the western region are scared to death and they request more protection and stronger warriors to help guard their territories and leaders.The leader of the western wolves have been quiet all along but he sent a direct message this time, apparently scared for his own head. Coward. I don’t give a fuck about him, but I’m worried for the people. It seems like whoever is behind this have picked
Royally Desired TWENTY-FOUR
Tiana’s POVI need to get him off my mind but that’s almost impossible with his scent all around me. That kiss was a bad idea, I should have protested but I couldn’t help myself, now it’s the only thing that has been on my mind and it left me craving for more. Shit. I’m in deep shit. It was difficult sleeping with him next to me but tonight, it seems even harder to fall asleep without him.I close my eyes and try to think of something else, anything but the arrogant prince that annoyed the hell out of me, but I can’t help myself whenever I’m around him. My eyes fling open when my phone starts blaring and I quickly rush to get it. Good thing Prince Ryder was not here, I had almost forgotten about the phone.I stared at the unknown number calling me, it didn’t look familiar and no one ever called me except Layla of course, so when I pick the call, I wait for the caller to speak first. It takes about ten
Royally Desired TWENTY-FIVE
I started to feel uncomfortable in my sleep, someone was watching me. The realization, coupled with the fact that I’d had bad dreams all through the night jerked me awake and I gasped and sat upright. Strong hands held me tight and that’s when I realize Prince Ryder was seated right next to me, his emerald green eyes peering into my face. I’m not sure whether to feel relieved or not, but as usual, my body reacted to his touch and I stared at his palms on my exposed skin before looking back up to meet his gaze. He’s not in a good mood as I can see and I hope I hadn’t crossed the line again. Maybe he found out about the cell phone? Or did it have anything to do with the case he was working on? Whatever it is, I don’t like the look on his face. “What’s your relationship with Jordan?” He asked hoarsely. That question caused my heart to race even faster. I struggled to find my voice for a few seconds, and when I did, I didn’t even know what to say. That so
Royally Desired TWENTY-SIX
Constant policing. Thomas has not let me out of his sight for the last four hours, and it’s creepy. I thought I got my freedom, at least to an extent. I can move freely around Ryder’s house and some areas within the royal palace, but I wasn’t allowed to learn with the others. Just like Ryder said, I had a special tutor who introduced herself as Miss Pamela. Most of my courses were online, but she put me through on many things I didn’t understand. She was indeed a professional in her own field, which is algebra. The others, I had to do online.I didn’t know which is worse, being locked in Prince Ryder’s room or this constant policing by Thomas. Is he not supposed to be following Ryder around? Why the fuck was his eyes pinned on me like I was a thief that was planning an escape.An escape. Now that I think of it, it wouldn’t be a bad idea to leave the royal place for a few days now would it? Maybe two or three days, go see what t
Royally Desired TWENTY-SEVEN
I have never been this furious in a long time, or maybe in all my life even.“Oh, sweet Ryder, I know you don’t mean that,” she coos, her arms around his waist. It wouldn’t cost Ryder anything to shove her away from him, and I thought I heard irritation in his voice when he asked her to leave, but something must have changed when he looked in my direction because now he doesn’t look as irritated.“You heard him Susan, you need to leave,” Elsie chips in.Susan. That’s the lady he is to be married to. How could I ever forget that name. My frown deepens, but Ryder has a smirk on his face. I’m not aware of how much anger is rolling off me until Elsie places her left hand on my right that was gripping the edge of the table.“Ryder wants me here, don’t you honey?” Susan giggles against his chest, but he doesn’t say anything, instead he makes eye contact with me. Motherfucker. Somethin
Royally Desired TWENTY-EIGHT
Elsie had tears in her eyes when I was done, then she starts to get angry. I didn’t tell her because I wanted any form of sympathy from her. For years, I blamed myself because of what happened to Jayce. I’d spend nights crying and wishing those rogues had attacked me instead. I never had any real friends, except for Layla, so having someone I could tell about my past was a huge burden off my shoulders.“I’m sorry you had to go through all that, ” Elsie wiped the tears before they dropped from her left eye, then a frown crosses her face. I shrug.“I mean, I just needed to get it off my chest, ” I say.She got to her feet too and placed her left hands on my shoulders. With her heels on, she was taller than me, so I had to look up to meet her eyes.“It wasn’t your fault. You had no hand in Jayce’s death, you were a kid, there wasn’t anything you could have done at that point, ” she says
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