Semua Bab Sapphire: Enslaved by the Lycan Alpha king: Bab 41 - Bab 50

SAPPHIRE.I was unable to move.I could not help it.Perhaps it was because every time I had met the queen, it seemed another layer of bad luck was added to fate.My lashes fluttered as I swallowed, biting lips hard.“Oh, Vargen!” She looked half surprised, her bright blue eyes widening slightly, but she still stood confidently, with the grace only a queen could ever muster.A true queen.“Your majesty.” Lord Vargen bowed slightly, and I bowed as well, my heart pounding as I stared at the ground.“What a pleasure.” I could hear the smile she had on her face as she chuckled. “I barely see you around these days, always so busy!” she teased, but lord Vargen only chuckled lightly.It was partly empty, airy, a filler for his lack of response.“What do we have here?” I felt my heart jump as she remarked suddenly, and I could not help feeling her gaze was on me. I bit lips harder as I remained bowing.“Do me eyes deceive me Vargen, or do you have a maid?” She gasped.“Yes.” Lord Vargen sigh

SAPPHIRE.For a moment too long, I remained standing. I did not have any words, though the servant had not looked like she wanted a response, I was uncontrollably motionless.“It is not preferred to keep her majesty waiting.” The woman stared calmly at me, her voice leveled as she advised.“I apologize.” It was enough for me to start moving, with my breath held, I followed her, my heart pounding in my chest as we walked down the hall.What did she want from me?I felt my lips quiver, my hands and legs shaky as I walked. I did not remember offending her? When I had seen her with lord Vargen, I had bowed! Or w-was I not swift enough?My thoughts circled round and round my mind, and noexplanation I gave myself made it better.Or could it be-I froze as a shiver snapped down my back.Did she know..I was..his mate?“Is there an issue?” I flinched as the woman spoke, she was already a few feet away, and I realized I had stopped walking.“I am..I am fine.” I swallowed, following her with my

RYKEN.“I apologize, your majesty-" The woman’s voice was like grating in my ears. Utterly irritating. “-You have not spoken on the matter?” The looked hesitant as she reminded me, her cheeks pale in poorly hidden fright as she bowed slightly.“You will get your answer soon enough.” I tapped quietly on the large desk, my head heavy as a permanent tapping ache repeated itself between my brows.If I lose one more night, I am going to kill someone.“B-But your mejesty-" She stammered, wetting her lips as she glanced to me with a faint furrow of her brows. “T-the quarterly public speech is good for t-the people of Mondegard.” She blabbed on, her lips pressed to a tight line.“Especially now, c-considering the unrest from the rebels-“ I felt my jaw tick at the mention of the rogues.“An-and y-you always make yourself a-available at the appointed ti-"“DO I LOOK LIKE I AM READY TO HEAR YOUR USELESS WORDS?!” My voice echoed in the large office as I roared out, my hands firm on the table as I

SAPPHIRE.I did not know what to do.I was frozen.King Ryken walked in like he knew the place like the back of his hand, perhaps he did.This was, after all, his Queens court.His wife.I felt acidic bitterness invade my mouth, my throat, and my blood stream at the realization.His wife.Every other maid present bowed smoothly, none of them surprised, and I took a quiet step back, hoping I could disappear this instant, and then I felt my breath hitch.Because immediately he walked unto the court, immediately I had shifted, his eyes, those crimson eyes, locked on mine.Oh, goddess.I shivered as I stared at him, I did not know what he was thinking what was going through his mind, yet I was unable to look away. It had been far too long, so long it physically hurt.Time was of no value as I stared at him, my heart pounding.“My king.” Then Queen Lystra spoke and the spell was swiftly broken.He blinked, his silver lashes fluttering as he looked away, turning to his queen, and I thought

SAPPHIRE.“Oh, goddess!” I whispered in pleasure as I chewed on the meat, the flavors bursting in my mouth was truly heavenly.“Do you like it?” Lord Vargen smiled as I chewed, and I burned when I realized I had said my words out loud.“Mm-yes-" I paused, swallowing before I continued. “It-it is truly delicious..” I licked the sauce off the side of my lips. “The royal chefs are truly amazing.”“Indeed.” He chuckled lightly, taking a bite of meat with his fork.“Tell me, Sapphire-" he spoke suddenly, staring at the meat in thought. “How often do you eat in a day?” he brushed his dirty blonde locks to the side, hazel eyes lifting to stare at me.I paused before I could take another bite. Had I acted mannerlessly when I ate? I burned in shame.“I-" I sat straighter, gripping my tunic tighter. Lord Vargen’s eyes shifted to my hands, immediately noticing the change.“No, Sapphire. You may eat.” He sighed quietly, his brows lowering. “Do not misunderstand my query.” He shook his head. “I wa