All Chapters of CLAIMED BY THE DEMON KING: DARK ROMANCE: Chapter 151 - Chapter 160

MIA'S POV The corridor is cold, colder than it has any right to be, but it’s not the draft seeping through the palace stones that makes my skin prickle. Rather, it’s Kyle’s smile. His smile is sharp, calculative and predatory. It's like he caught a prey after so many unsuccessful attempts.‎‎I freeze, back pressed against the wall, my instinct clawing inside me, whispering for me to run.‎‎But where? His body blocks the only exit, and he moves like a predator who already scented the kill.‎‎“Well, well,” he drawls, stepping closer. His boots echo, each sound a nail in the coffin of my courage. “You always were curious, Mia. Too curious for your own good.”I hear footsteps, more like clicking of heels moving farther away from us. His other companion has left. I didn't even get to see the person's face or listen properly to know who the voice belonged to.I couldn't hear the details of their plans and I didn't get to see who Kyle is in cahoots with, my coming here is just a waste o

MIA'S POVKyle leaves and I'm left alone in the dark corner of the corridor with the poison in my hands. I stare into space, wondering what to do, what step to take.Despite the pain revolting around my body, I feel numb. I need to get out of here before anyone sees me with the poison.I hide the vial in the folds of my dress before leaving. When I reach my room, I close my door, double checking to see if it's locked properly.My hands are trembling as I hide the vial in my closet. No one steps in my room, except for Thorne and Luna Elara. They both don't go near my closet, I'm sure it'll be safe there.I slowly take my shower, changing into my night gown.I lay on my bed, closing my eyes but I can't sleep. I've tried to divert my thoughts, to imagine other things but I can't.Every time I close my eyes, I see it. That tiny glass vial, no bigger than a child’s thumb, glimmering darkly against the light on my nightstand.‎‎Poison. Death. Betrayal bottled up neatly, waiting for me to d

ELARA'S POVThe palace hums like a hive. Everywhere I look, servants rush with trays of food, maids carry gowns for Ladies and female courtiers, guards at every necessary point, and musicians tune their instruments. This is all for the preparation for the royal ball. Tonight is not just a celebration, it is a declaration. My first as Queen.In this ball, not only will a few key officials of the kingdom be present, but also delegates from other kingdoms will also come. This ball is for the commemoration of the peace treaty between several kingdoms. It has been held annually for centuries, and this year it's the Lycan kingdom's turn to host.This is not just my first event as a Queen, but also an event to ensure that the peace treaty between kingdoms still stands. If there is any flop, a war could break out right there in the ball room and I could be blamed for it. I need to ensure everything is top notch and flawless.I step out from the palace kitchen with Shriya, staring at the menu

THORNE'S POVI pace outside Mia's room, waiting for her to open the door. It's been minutes since she said she'll be right outside but she isn't forthcoming.I'm getting worried, she has been looking down lately. I can tell something has been bothering her, I've given her all necessary reassurance that she can speak to me about it but she's still hesitant.Doesn't she trust me enough to share her problems with me? Can't she see that I'll do anything for her? I'm willing to be her guard,her confidant and everything she wants yet she keeps pushing me away.What do I need to do to prove that I'm all hers? That she needs no one except for me?I've dedicated most of my time to her, having sleepless nights to finish my duties so I can stay by her side during the day.She sees my actions as an obsession but I see it as protection, a proof of my love, a sign that I always want to spend time with her. She complains about it all the time, she doesn't know what's best for her, but I do. I know t

THORNE'S POVTrepidation fills the office as I state my report to Queen Elara and Dravon. The Queen collapses into Dravon's seat, crumpling her ball gown. She stares at no one in particular.“They’ve taken the one person I consider my sister.”“We are not yet sure it's them.” Dravon stands beside the chair, clutching her hand.“Who else will it be? Who else will take Mia? First it was Xavier, now it's- it's-” Her lips quiver as she tries to fight back tears. “Why would they take my Mia?”“It can be anybody.” I agree with Dravon. “They're so many guests from different kingdoms, we can't just narrow it down to a particular person.”Queen Elara shakes her head. “No, I'm sure it's Anita and her crew. None of the delegates can take Mia just like that, it makes no sense, they barely know her. There has to be a strong intent for this kind of abduction.”She does have a point. If it's indeed Anita that schemed this abduction, I'll feed her head to the vultures myself. Lord Veyra and trial pr