All Chapters of The Lycan King's Hideous Mage: Chapter 31 - Chapter 34

The arena is a sea full of colorful banners that represent different noble families. The sun is glinting off the weapons that are wielded by the participating combatants, their sweat and determination evident on their faces. The crowds cheer and jeer as they watch the intense bouts, adrenaline pumping across the arena.I sit beside Gideon, his hands intertwined with mine. He moves closer to me and whispers, “Do you think that after this we can return to our rooms?”I smile at him. Lately, he has been insatiable. He is even worse than I was when I drank Caius’ blood. If I don’t know better, I will say that he’s jealous of my need to visit Caius from time to time. It’s as if he is afraid that he will lose me again — as if my previous departure from his life is not entirely his fault. Thankfully, he hasn’t delve deeper on why I need Caius around. He just assumed that I need Caius as my emotional support while being familiar in the castle again.“My king, we are in the middle of the compet

A heavy snowfall blankets the Dunkerson castle, its white shroud muting the world into hushed stillness. It’s winter now and things are progressing as planned.Inside the King's chamber, a fire crackles, its warmth fighting against the chill seeping through the stone walls."Look at this," Gideon says, drawing me toward a window where delicate patterns of frost are painted on the glass. His breath fogs the pane as he traces a flower with his finger. It’s moments like this that he seems like a young child. “A flower for you.”"Nature's own artistry," I remark. I watch his quiet joy in such simple things. "You seem happy.""Indeed, I am," he turns to me, eyes gleaming. "I enjoy every moment with you, Serra."I look away the instant the memories of past winters flash through my mind. I quell it quickly and hope that Gideon did not see that flash of pain on my face."It’s beautiful," I say, and when Gideon opens his palm, I rest my hand over his.For a moment, we stand together. For outsi