All Chapters of The Tattooed Queen: Claimed By The Mad King: Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

❤️ Take Him If You Can ❤️"Excuse me?" Both Marl and Darius said at the exact same time, their voices overlapping in perfect shocked harmony."Did I stutter?" Miraeve looked directly at King Aldric. "I want him in my bed. I want Marl. So what's it going to be, Aldric? You want to do this the soft way or the hard way?"King Aldric swallowed hard. He really wasn't expecting this. Sure, the demand was actually good for political reasons. It would strengthen the bond between their families and kingdoms. But he'd been so certain she would choose Darius. Strong, handsome and perfect Darius. Not weak, disappointment Marl.Before Aldric could even open his mouth to respond, Darius spoke up, his voice sharp with anger."You're joking, right? Pulling my leg because this has to be some kind of joke." Darius pointed at Marl with disgust written all over his face. "What do you even see in him? He's not as handsome as me or as strong as me. The only thing he got from this family lineage is the vamp

❤️ Interest of a Monster ❤️Kaelithra frowned as Miraeve's laughter increased. Even through the pain from her ribs and broken bones, she couldn't help but wonder if Miraeve was actually alright in the head.Miraeve stopped laughing abruptly and her face went serious. Deadly serious."Well, you surprised me, Thra," she said, her voice carrying across the silent ballroom. "I didn't use my full strength on you because I thought you were just a helpless hunchback."Outside, thunder rumbled in the distance."But you proved me wrong," Miraeve continued, her eyes locked on Kaelithra. "Very wrong."She levitated her swords with a casual flick of her wrist, the blades floating through the air back to the sheaths on her back. The entire ballroom watched in awe as the weapons settled into place without her even touching them.Then Miraeve walked across the floor, her boots clicking with each step, until she stopped directly in front of Marl.Thunder cracked outside, closer this time and louder.

❤️ The Sixth Lesson ❤️"Okay, when have I asked you for a serious favor?"Draevon looked at his sister with a raised eyebrow, about to list every single time she'd dragged him into her chaos."You don't need to answer that, my dear handsome brother," Miraeve said quickly, cutting him off before he could start. "You know you are the only handsome man in all the entire kingdoms. And now I have equally found someone just as handsome as you too."Draevon's chest puffed up a little bit at the compliment. He tried not to let it show, but Miraeve knew him too well."But that stupid hunchback won't allow us to be together," Miraeve finished with a pout.Draevon's moment of pride faded and his expression turned serious."But how is the hunchback your problem?" he asked, leaning forward in his chair. "You punched her and she survived. Fine. But why didn't you fight her properly? Why didn't you use the secret technique I showed you? The one that can bring anyone, any fucking one, to their knees?

❤️ When The King Comes Knocking ❤️Marl didn't waste any time.The very next hour after leaving The Ink Hollow, he was back again, but this time he wasn't alone. Behind him came five servants who were struggling under the weight of baskets and crates filled with food. So much food that Kaelithra's eyes actually widened."Marl, what is all this?""Food!" he announced proudly, gesturing at the mountain of supplies being carried into her small shop. "I went to every market in some kingdoms. The best butchers, the finest bakers and some the exotic spice. I got everything!"The servants set down their loads and quickly left, probably grateful to escape before the crazy vampire prince changed his mind and made them carry more.Kaelithra stared at the pile of food now taking up half her shop space.There were wheels of cheese from three different kingdoms. Loaves of bread that were still warm and smelled like heaven. Smoked meats that made her mouth water just looking at them. Fresh fruits s

❤️ Under the Mad King’s Gaze (2) ❤️Kaelithra didn't want to do as he said. She had a feeling he might have figured out she was using a disguise spell. After all, her father had been terrified of Draevon for a reason. So she braced herself, stopped what she was doing, and slowly turned around to face him.Looking at him squarely in the eyes. That was one thing her father had drilled into her head since childhood. If you don't look your opponent in the eye, they'll think you're hiding something. Always meet their gaze and never look away first.Draevon stared at her, and there was something about her eyes that startled him. They were dark chocolate brown, deep and expressive even in that ugly twisted face. It was like he'd seen those exact eyes before somewhere, but where?They reminded him of someone. Of Malgron's daughter, actually. The assassin he'd only met once, in that war tent, right before she killed him.But that was impossible. That woman was royalty, beautiful, deadly and no