All Chapters of HE LEFT ME TO DIE, NOW I'M HIS ONLY CURE: Chapter 51 - Chapter 60

SELINEAs much as I wanted to return to the palace on my own, I couldn't deny Roman's offer to escort Ethan and me. The tall man was kind and besides, he was flanked by a group of muscular men who could defend us against any further threats. I couldn't allow myself to risk Ethan's safety again.As we walked, I couldn't help but wonder who Roman was. The foreign man had to be someone important if he had all of those guards to attend and protect him. Everything about him was poised and proper, and I admired the strong way he held himself as he strode. Normally, those with a stature that tall tended to slouch to make themselves smaller. But Roman held himself regally and proud.Roman chattered on as we moved through the thrall of the market. He was making many observations about our surroundings and about Ravenspire in general, which told me he was new to our lands. Every person we passed by stared at him with curiosity. I couldn't blame them. Their height, hair, and attire made them sti

AUSTIN"You're very late, Alpha Austin. Is it customary of your Pack to keep your guests waiting?"The moment I stepped into the first-floor meeting room, a heavily accented voice reached my ears, and I raised my eyebrows in surprise. Though I knew the voice belonged to the King of Kestraven, I was shocked by how callously I was being spoken to.The king stood from the couch very slowly and then extended his hand toward mine. "I jest, of course, though you do appear to be quite busy."I stared at his hand for a moment before I accepted it in mine. "I suppose I am quite busy. I'm sorry to keep you waiting-""Are you ill?" Roman blurted out. "You look tired-"Victor took a step forward in warning, but I raised a hand to stop him."It's fine," I murmured.Roman studied us with a curious expression and then chuckled. "It seems the people of the South are more tense than us Northerners."The king of Kestraven was one of the tallest men I'd ever seen. I wasn't short by any means, but compar

SELINEI'd been apprehensive at the idea of attending the banquet that evening, but the king of Kestraven had been insistent upon me joining them. I'd provided excuse after excuse, but they did me no good. The man was simply not taking no for an answer.So, I thanked him for the invitation and immediately headed back to my room to figure out what I would wear to such an occasion.Back in Shadowvale, I'd never attended banquets or fine events. Our lifestyle there was much more rugged and simple, so I didn't have much in the way of fancy clothing.Nora seemed surprised when I returned to my chambers and explained the situation to her."That's wonderful that you were invited, Seline," she said, and then her eyebrows creased together. "Hmm. I wonder what you will wear…""That's my problem," I replied, and a lump formed in my throat. "I don't own anything acceptable enough to attend a banquet."Suddenly, the maid's eyes glimmered and she flashed me an excited smile."Hold on," she said mys

AUSTIN"What's the matter, Austin?" Vanessa demanded as she followed me into my study. "What exactly has gotten into you tonight?"I fought back a groan as I approached one of the leather couches in the corner. Alcohol had plagued me just a little and my head swam with a mixture of drunkenness and agitation."Nothing is wrong," I sighed as a heavy exhale escaped me. "Go back to the banquet, Vanessa. I just need some time alone-""Time alone?" Vanessa repeated back in confusion and she shook her head. "Time alone for what, Austin? We have guests downstairs to entertain, in case you've forgotten. We're supposed to be welcoming the king of Kestraven and his diplomats. I don't think this is making too great of an impression of Valcrest.""Don't tell me what I'm doing wrong," I managed to say as my head pounded angrily. "I'm fully aware of what's going on down there. I don't think our guests care if I step away for a moment-""I bet Seline Carter cares," my wife blurted out, and I whipped

SELINEI was half-asleep when I heard a loud knock on the door. Startled, I sat straight up in bed and caught my breath.My eyes flew to the clock. It was nearly three in the morning.Who was at my door this late?"Who's there?" I called out just loud enough to not wake Ethan. Luckily, my boy was fast asleep and snoring lightly.When I didn't get an answer, I pulled myself out of bed and headed toward the door. I was nearly halfway there when I heard another series of knocks. They were more forceful than the first and I felt a mixture of fear and irritation.I opened the door and when I did, my lips parted in surprise.It was Austin.I was about to ask what he was doing here at this hour, but before the words could escape me, the Alpha King rushed into the room, closed the door, and then cornered me against the wall. His steel gray eyes bore into mine with intensity and his breath was hot against my face.He smelled heavily like liquor."Are you drunk?" I asked as my body trembled.He