CHAPTER 14

CHAPTER 14
My heels made soft sounds on the floor with every step I took towards his room. It's not as if I didn't know where it is located; I just wanted the maid to lead the way, so if I ever come across Vance, he won't be able to talk in front of the maid.

Knowing that he is the Lycan king's half-brother made me realise why the Lycan king was pissed. That will be incest, if I am sleeping with his brother, which I know will never happen.

However, it will be worth watching how he will react if he gets to know I am interested in his brother even if it's not true.

The maid knocked on the door and turned the doorknob, pulling the door open. She got in and I followed her behind. The maid announced my presence before leaving the room. What baffles me is the fact that he is not even saying a thing. I would have thought he was not in the room if I didn't breathe in that intoxicating smell that made my insides churn with hunger. I wish I could go closer and inhale that smell more but he will definitely call me a pervert for trying to sniff me.

We don't share that kind of relationship. My eyes scanned the spacious room but there was no one in the room until I heard the door open and a man clad in nothing but loose pants stepped out, his body dripping with sweat.

I forced saliva down my throat when he rubbed his head with a white towel that barely fit his hand. My body flushed with embarrassment, or should I say, I was flustered. How could a man be this tall, flawless and..

And perfect!

“A party will be held tomorrow in your honour, in which your parents will be present.” I heard Lycan king Xyrus say as he walked towards the desk in the room. He still had the towel in his hand but my eyes trailed over his huge, tall frame.

Broad shoulders, clean-shaven jaw, full lips and full eyelashes. If I am asked to write a poem about him then believe me when I say I will write thousands of words and will still not get tired.

His eyes moved towards me and I tried to hide my nervousness. He picked up the telephone and pressed it to his ear. Does he even need that?

“Call for a general court meeting which will be held tomorrow morning.” He gave the simple command, his voice damn cold and his words sharp.

He straightened his back and picked up a black shirt after dropping the towel. I haven't even replied to him and he doesn't seem bothered that I wasn't saying a thing. Maybe he already expected me to act this way but I won't give him that satisfaction.

“The invitation has been sent and they will be here tonight. So I think you should probably look your best in front of them and try to act as if we are in love.” Lycan king Xyrus said and this time, I could think now because he is fully clothed.

It's not as if this is the first time I've seen a shirtless man. So I don't know why I suddenly couldn't think straight.

Maybe it was because it was my first time seeing a man just coming out of the shower. I cleared my throat and looked at him.

And I swear, his eyes held this power of pull that makes me want to keep staring at it all day long without getting tired. But I know this is not how our lives will be. He doesn't deserve any of my feelings so I can't be seriously developing one with this asshole.

“Thank you for calling them. I don't have a problem with acting as if we are in love.” I said and he nodded. The door opened and the maid came in, almost distracting me.

The maid picked up the towel and took it outside. “We are going out.” He said and picked up a boot among his racks. I have never seen a man owning this many shoes but I have to admit that he is the wealthiest man after all. Having all these won't really be a problem.

“Okay,” I answered because I have also been debating in my mind to actually go out and have some fun with Lady Eliona if possible.

“I actually have one simple request,” I said aloud, even though everything inside me screamed at me to just shut the fuck off.

I know how complicated these can get but it won't look bad if I am too weak for him. He might eventually use that as leverage to toss me around.

“What is that?” he asked, his tone bored. He is definitely not interested in what I have to say.

“I want my two friends to come too. I will probably miss them after we get married so I wish to see them tomorrow.” I said and waited for his reply but there was silence between us.

Different questions popped into my head. Maybe I wasn't supposed to do that.

Did he not hear me?

Do I need to repeat myself again?

Maybe he didn't hear me after all and I need to say it again.

“I want my friends to co…” I said but my voice trails off when he suddenly cuts in.

“That will be very hard, you know. Not everyone is allowed to come to the party held to honour you into the Pack.” Lycan king Xyrus said and I swallowed hard. So are my friends just anyone? And he won't allow them to come?

“It's just one request,” I said and he walked around the desk. I thought he would take another turn but he suddenly walked towards me.

“Everything has a price, princess. So what do you say?” He asked and I felt some sizzle through me when he got closer.

“You mean I need to pay a price just because I want my friends to come,” I asked him to be sure it wasn't my ears playing a joke on me.

“Yes, prin
cess. So what do you say?” He asked, his head tilted to one side.