Semua Bab CLAIMED BY THE DEMON KING: DARK ROMANCE: Bab 81 - Bab 90

DRAVON'S POVI was beginning to get tired of listening to Lord Dimitri's loud voice constantly insisting on his own idea. He was getting on my nerves.“Lord Dimitri, I understand your suggestion but we can't possibly use another contractor when we have one of our own who's very capable.” Elder Huncho said, his voice low and cautious.“I agree, Zeyi is very capable. We have seen her works within the packs and it is wonderful. It'll be deceitful to give this to another when she's here.” Elder Hana chimed.“We shouldn't be blinded by trying to favour indigenous pack members, don't be biased! The contract should be given to Xerxes or no one!” Lord Dimitri shouted, hitting his hand on the table.“Lord Dimitri is right.” Lord Veyra agreed. “Xerxes is the right person for this, how can Zeyi handle such an enormous task? We can give her subsequent small projects in the future, but not this.”I could see that other people had their opinions but no one else said anything. They were holding back

~Elara~I crouched down, my face resting in between my two palms as I watched Mia tend to the flowers at the Royal Garden.“You see what I did?” Mia asked, turning briefly to look at me before focusing back on the flowers.I nodded, my face still between my palms.“That's called pruning,” She continued, shears in hand as she moved to the next rose. “It's necessary for to maintain healthy growth of the roses.”I watched her prune more roses before I decided to break the silence. “You're really good at this. I didn't know you had gardening skills.”Mia shrugged. “I also didn't know I had it in me till I decided to try. It's not really hard if you're guided properly, you can also join me Luna.”I shook my head. “Nope, I'm good with my training.”Mia chuckled. “You know it's kinda funny.”“What's funny?”“At first sight, anyone would think I'd be the one opting for training while you'll love to be in the garden. They won't know it's actually quite the opposite.”“I don't look like a fight

ELARA'S POVDravon's grip tightened on my hand as we moved through the hallways. He didn't turn back once to look at me, looking straightforward as we headed towards his chambers.His grip loosened as we got to the door of his private chamber. He opened it with his fingerprint, dragging me inside with him.The door slammed behind us, making me flinch, echoing throughout the chamber.His hand left my wrist and I immediately brought it to my chest, gently massaging it as it throbbed slightly due to Dravon's strong hold.Dravon went to the side table beside his armchair, filling a glass of water and bringing it back to me.There was a stillness in his eyes that I couldn't explain, it was like the calm before the storm.He handed me the water without a word. I stood, hesitant and wondering why he was giving me a glass of water.His gaze became more intense, more authoritative.I took it, gulping the water in one go and he took back the glass to place on the table.My heart leapt, part fea

ELARA'S POVThe past few minutes have been intense. Confusions were being addressed, bringing some sort of clarity between Dravon and I.I would never have thought the reason Dravon was avoiding me was because of Lucien. Why in the world would he think I still have feelings for Lucien after all he has done to me? I don't remember dreaming about him but I'm 100% positive it wasn't a loving dream like Dravon said. I might have been dangling him over a fire while I laughed maniacally.I couldn't even feel any pain from the broken mate bond again. Lucien's chapter was long closed, never to be opened again.Now I also knew he didn't actually like Anita and their engagement was actually contractual. He didn't even have any say in the arrangement.This gave me peace. We're on the same page now, I just need to know the solution he sounds so sure about.Dravon sat in his armchair, hands folded, eyes sharp but not relaxed. Not at all. He looked… dangerous, calculating.There was that glimmer

MIA'S POVI let out a huge sigh as I walked back to my room, dragging my feet on the floor.Michael was right. Working in the royal garden sounded fun until you actually dive into it.Yes you would be surrounded by beautiful flowers, plants and trees but you'll also have to learn to maintain them with their different requirements.I was grateful to be assigned to the floral session of the garden, only taking care of the flowers. Those working in the greenhouse and orchard had it worse.The pay was attractive though, I guess that's why most people are still there.Though it's a bit hectic, I liked my job. My colleagues and the managers are nice, I get to learn about and be surrounded by flowers all day and I also get paid. It's one of the best things that has happened to me since I came here.I can't wait to get out of this outfit of mine and bathe. My body was already sticky from sweating all day.My eyes caught a familiar figure coming out from the hallway.I don't know much about t