보관함
검색
홈 / Romance / The King's Forbidden Love / Chapter 9 — Between Sleep and Wake

공유

Chapter 9 — Between Sleep and Wake

작가: Ammy Gray
last update 게시일: 2026-02-06 22:05:28

I rolled onto the bed, the room sinking into heavy silence around me. The duvet clung to me, warm and comforting, and I pressed my face deeper into the pillow, letting the softness wrap around me.

My forehead was creased as I pressed at the bridge of my nose, half-dreaming, half-awake, caught in the strange blur between sleep and reality. My breathing slowed, the rhythm coaxing me back toward sleep, but not fully.

Suddenly, a low voice brushed against my ear. The whisper trickled down my spine
이 작품을 무료로 읽으실 수 있습니다
QR 코드를 스캔하여 앱을 다운로드하세요
이전 챕터 다음 챕터
잠긴 챕터

최신 챕터

  • The King's Forbidden Love    Chapter 16 — Breathless In The Dark

    Chapter 16 — Breathless In The DarkTime had shifted, though not in any way I wanted. My life wasn’t the one I used to live; it was one I feared I might never survive. Every day felt like staring death in the face through his eyes. He wasn’t calm. He was fiercer than I could have ever imagined.Twenty days had passed since our marriage, and not a single one had brought me a genuine smile. My life had shrunk into the walls of his mansion, the rooms echoing with his commands, his silence, and the weight of his expectations.The freedom I once knew was gone. I used to laugh freely, but now that part of me felt completely lost.During those twenty days, the two-day functions were the only times I got to see my family. On the second day of one of those events, I finally spent a few precious moments with my mother in the hall, clinging to her, wishing I could hold onto that warmth forever. But the clock stole her away, and after that, I couldn’t see her again.He had given me a new phone so

  • The King's Forbidden Love    Chapter 15 — His Dangerous Grip

    Evan’s POVIt was close to two when I pushed the door open with a cigarette balanced between my fingers, its ember glowing faintly in the dim light. A familiar cloud of smoke followed me into the room as I stepped inside. My attention immediately settled on the figure resting on the bed.She had fallen asleep after removing her jewelry and changing her clothes. Even in silence, the exhaustion softened her expression. Something about her presence shifted the atmosphere, making the room feel less empty without her having to speak or move.I closed the door quietly and took my place on the bed beside her. I chose the left side while she rested on the right. The mattress dipped lightly beneath my weight, yet she continued sleeping without stirring.My gaze traveled over her face with deliberate focus.The faint lift of her shoulder. The stray strand of hair across her cheek. The calm shape of her lips.The dim lamp beside the bed cast a soft glow over her features, giving her an unreal st

  • The King's Forbidden Love    Chapter 14 — Cracks In The Throne

    I sat on the bed, my dress fanning around me, eyes darting over every detail. Dark furniture lined the walls, heavy and close, crowding the space in a way I’d never felt before. The black king-size bed beneath me glowed under the golden light spilling from above the curtains, its gold-etched designs making it feel more like a throne than a place to rest.Rose petals were scattered across the nightstand and tables, their faint scent mingling with the lingering trace of his cologne, sharp and unsettling, making my stomach drop as if he were just behind me.Shadows pooled in the corners, stretching and shifting with the soft glow. The room seemed to carry his authority, a silent reminder of the dominance he commanded.He hadn’t returned, and the emptiness pressed down on me like a weight. My fingers drummed against the fabric of my gown, restless and anxious, trying to find a rhythm to steady my racing heart.How long are you going to take, Mr. Tyrant?My shoulders ached under the weight

  • The King's Forbidden Love    Chapter 13 — The Day Sky Fell

    The soft lights spilled across my gown as my gaze fell to the floor, seeing nothing at all. My mother’s gentle voice cut through the haze, brushing a fold of fabric into place. “Jenna… it’s time,” she murmured.My fingers trembled over the embellished stones and beads on the bodice as I nodded, drawing in a shaky breath. Today, the vows, the ceremony, everything I dreaded, had arrived.Seated on the stool in the salon, dazzling in my ensemble, I felt my mother’s presence close, unwilling to leave my side. I shut my eyes tightly before opening them again, holding back the tears threatening to spill. I shifted slightly, feeling the faint weight of the fabric on my lap, the tiny crystals catching the light with every subtle movement.She offered a fragile smile and pulled me into a careful embrace. The warmth of her arms pressed against me, steadying and grounding.“Your mom loves you so much, Jenna. Keep your heart open for me, dear… never doubt it.”Her hand moved slowly over my back a

  • The King's Forbidden Love    Chapter 11 — A Claim in Silver and Stone

    The guard stood in the doorway, a bouquet tucked under one arm and a neatly wrapped box balanced in the other.“Oh… it’s you. I wasn’t expecting you today,” I said, forcing a shaky smile, trying to hide how startled I felt.He usually worked at the warehouse, supervising in my father’s absence. He didn’t linger around the clock, but my father often sent him home whenever a family member was alone, as he was one of his most trusted people among all the workers and guards. This time, he must have been dispatched again.His expression remained calm and professional. “Hi, ma’am. Boss Evan Grant sent this parcel for you.”I froze, blinking at the bouquet and the neatly wrapped box, my heart skipping a beat. Curiosity and unease twisted together in my chest, leaving me momentarily speechless.“Evan?” I whispered, barely audible. Pulling the phone from my ear, I glanced at the screen, only to see it glaring back at me; the call had been cut. My eyebrow twitched in confusion.Was he holding t

  • The King's Forbidden Love    Chapter 10 — The Unexpected Call

    I was setting dishes on the counter after washing and drying them, the maid was on vacation with a high fever. I moved slowly, lost in thought, my arms aching slightly, a dull throb behind my eyes that I tried to ignore by keeping busy, since my family was getting ready to go on a shopping trip.The room was quiet, except for the occasional clink of a plate as I stacked them, until Alexa hurried into the kitchen, having just finished getting ready. Her energy practically bounced off the walls as she rushed toward me.Suddenly, she grabbed my upper arm and spun me around. I flinched inwardly, twitching my brows until I came back to my senses and met her sparkling eyes and wide grin.“You know, Jenna, guess what I just heard Mom and Dad talking about?” she whispered, glancing at the doorway as if anyone might be listening, bouncing on her heels. “Dad had a call with Mr. Evan. He said you impressed him,” she added, practically buzzing with excitement.My nostrils flared, and I tightened m

  • The King's Forbidden Love    Chapter 8 — Still In The Shadows

    The ride home passed in heavy silence. The familiar streets and my house felt altered, heavy and foreign, until I bolted to my room and slammed the lock.My purse thudded onto the bed as I sank to the edge, clutching the mattress, my breath uneven, my eyes scanning the room.How dare he act like th

    last update최신 업데이트 : 2026-03-17

  • The King's Forbidden Love    Chapter 7 — Under His Gaze

    We reached the hotel room, and I stopped beside the chair, waiting for him to tell me what to do.He ignored me and dropped into the leather seat with a heavy thud. The chair groaned low as he set his keys and phone on the table, the clink sharp in the quiet room.I lowered myself carefully, set my

    last update최신 업데이트 : 2026-03-17
더보기

다른 추천

좋은 소설을 무료로 찾아 읽어보세요
GoodNovel 앱에서 수많은 인기 소설을 무료로 즐기세요! 마음에 드는 작품을 다운로드하고, 언제 어디서나 편하게 읽을 수 있습니다
앱에서 작품을 무료로 읽어보세요
앱에서 읽으려면 QR 코드를 스캔하세요.
DMCA.com Protection Status