All Chapters of Game of hearts: The Ruthless Alpha and his warrior bride : Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

CelesteI thinned my lips, my body stiffening.The way he had introduced me was almost malicious or maybe I just loathed his guts.The ladies seemed to have caught the same feeling because there was a moment of awkward silence before one of them spoke first “I am, Anabeth, your Grace.” she gave a gauche courtesy, more like a stumble than anything else.She was a young tanned lady that looked to be from the south east kingdom descent.She was beautiful. The type of beauty that made you believe in fairies; Dark hair, amber eyes and lips that looked like salvation.For a second, I couldn't blame Edgar.“Good to meet you,” I said with a straight unsmiling face.My eyes shifted to the lady next to her. Blue eyes, brown straight hair and thin lips that were built for singing and olive skin .She was beautiful in a librarian way.The look on her face, as humorous as it was, was exactly on brand. She was staring at me with a stern expression on her face.“Your Grace,” she curtailed. “I am Cat

CELESTE I took a sip of my tea and let out a satisfied sigh, the hot liquid warming me up from the inside out. “Good?” Selene asked, and I nodded. “Thank you.” “You are welcome.” Selene said, sitting beside me. “Are you alright?’ she asked after a long silence. “No, Selene. How can I be alright after making a complete fool of myself today?” “I thought you didn’t care, Mistress?” she frowned. “I don’t, but it doesn’t help my reputation that a queen beat up her subject.” “Don’t be silly, mistress. She called you a brute and frigid in bed. I would have made her eat her hair.” I chuckled. Selene always knew how to cheer me up, even when I didn’t want to be cheered up. “But that’s not all that is bothering you, is it?’ Selene questioned, and I sighed. Always so perceptive. “No, it is not. There is something about the king that troubles me.” I turned to face Selene. “What is it?” “Well, he is hard to read. I know he is a cunning man, but that encounter with his concubines wa

CELESTE I entered the dining hall the next day with a game plan. One: To not react to any of Edgar's games. it was mostly what got me on trouble. Two: remain perfectly calm and ignore my attraction for him and do everything possible to get information from him. Three: get him to release my cousins and withdraw his soldiers from my father’s borders. Four: Maybe get him to annul the marriage. The last plan was not the most feasible, but nothing was impossible with the right approach and I was prepared. I had spent the whole of last night preparing my mind and meditating, trying to ground myself. The hall smelt of roasted beef, duck, chicken and fresh fruits. The northerners sure loved their roasted dishes I could even smell roasted corn. I wasn't complaining but it would be nice to eat something cooked normally. Edgar was seated at the head of the table, his presence a heavy weight of authority and power. There was something about him that pulled you into his or

CELESTE The way my body had reacted to Edgar last night was the ultimate betrayal, but I was glad I had been able to step away from him without showing any signs on my face.Now, as Selene tightened the lace of my corset, my mind was already somewhere else- on Candor. He wasn't as imposing as Edgar, but he carried the same dangerous confidence. I couldn't tell if he liked or hated me but whatever it was, he was going to be useful to me and I intend to exploit his weaknesses…Whatever it was“All done,” Selene said, patting down the lace.I gave my reflection a quick appraisal and couldn’t help but admire the way my corseted dress fit snugly around my body. The sleeves swallowed my hands, making me feel both bound and hidden. I'd never cared much for fashion, but the northern kingdom had a way of pulling one into its extravagance.. They were bolder than the southern court and as much as I hated to admit it, I was curious for once.“Thanks, Selene. I have no clue what I would do witho

CELESTE “Your majesty?” Lyra blinked, her voice going up a few octaves. “You heard me, Lyra. Did you steal from that Merchant?” “No.” She shook her head. “I would never steal. Well, I have stolen before but I was five and hungry, but I have never stolen before, after that time at least.” she rushed out. My eyes narrowed. She wasn't lying, I could tell by how her pupils stayed steady and how heart beat remained neutral. She didn't look like she could lie much either. She was too expressive, even with her dark tanned skin. “Alright then, I believe you.” I said with a small smile, my way of reassuring her that she didn't need to be nervous around me. It seemed to work because she smiled back wider. “But, I would like to know how you knew his chain was missing.” Her pupils instantly dilated and I frowned. She was hiding something. She was stiff as a board. “Um, I heard it.” She said, “From someone else?” I asked with a confused frown. “Ye…yes…” “Yes…what?” I