Chapter 33

Chapter 33
VALERIA POV

I retired to my room after having a long talk with Lady Eliona. I still found Xyrus' behaviour nerve-wracking. He indeed held to his reputation and he was gentle enough not to force himself on me when I was acting all possessed, trying to kiss him.

That only shows that he is not interested in me and that is actually something good to know. He is obsessed with Adelina and for all I care, I don't plan to move on between them and cause disruption. All I needed to do was lie low and live as if I did not exist here.

The gentle knock on the door actually distracted me away from my thoughts and I had no choice but to check who was at the door.

I turned the doorknob only to see Gareth standing at the door.

“Good evening ma’am. The king sent for you in the dining room.” Gareth said and my eyes widened.

“What? Why would he?” I asked Gareth, not believing his words.

Did he act like he didn't want me to see me the other time? And if he was going to eat with me now, I have a feeling that Vance will not be there. Which means it's only him and me.

“I was only sent to inform you and to come down to eat with him,” Gareth replied politely and I straightened my back

I don't know why but the description Eleanor gave about the man who rescued him actually seems like it's Gareth. But could this cold man be capable of kissing a woman?

I believe he will be more obsessed with winning battles against other kingdoms and having to fight alongside the king. He is handsome and if he turned out to be the man Eleanor is talking about, I hope they fell in love eventually.

“Okay. I will be there shortly.” I said and Gareth left my door.

As soon as he left, I shut the door and let out a small cry

“Just why!” I said, looking at the mirror.

My plan for tonight was just to sleep comfortably on this bed, not to eat with him but it seems I have no choice. At least for tonight, I will eat with him.

Maybe I just need to adapt now because we will even be sharing a room soon. I got rid of my dress and tried to look for my nightdress when I heard another knock at the door.

I looked at the wall clock to see that it was already past 7 pm. It seems Alicia is here to change my dress.

“Come in,” I said and she came in with another maid behind her carrying a dress which I believe was my nightdress.

“I was planning to change my dress to this,” I said, holding a dull blue dress in my hand.

“My lady, the king's picked this dress for you and we need to wear it for you,” Alicia said and I think there's no chance of escaping this.

“Why would Xyrus go to such lengths for a dress?” I asked no one in particular but myself.

“Just informed the king that I already picked out a dress,” I said and proceeded to take out my bra when I suddenly heard Alicia's next words.

“My lady,” Alicia said aloud and went to her knees in front of me.

“My lady. Please,” she begged and I gritted my teeth in anger.

He deliberately put me in this position because he knew I wouldn't be able to disobey him and if I did, the maid would pay for it terribly.

My goddess.

“Stand up,” I said and Alicia did. She signalled to the maid to bring the dress forward.

“Please sit down, my lady, I need to brush your hair and make sure you look perfect,” Alicia said and I had no choice but to sit.

Lycan king Xyrus will terribly pay for this, no doubt. There is no way I am going to let an opportunity like this go. Since we are alone, I will try to make today memorable for him.

Alicia combed my hair softly and made sure there was no tangle before she eventually dropped the comb. I stood up and she helped me into the stunning red dress. The material is so thin and because I am not wearing a bra, my nipples shoot daggers at me through the mirror.

“Is this not too revealing?” I asked Alicia and she smiled.

“You will soon get marry my lady,” Alicia said, as if to remind me that one day, he is going to get rid of this flimsy material and see my whole body.

But then it's not going to happen since we are in an open marriage.

She handed me a net robe to wear over the dress and I did. Alicia led the way and I made my way downstairs. When I got to the corridor, I could hear the maids whispering as they tried to retire for the day.

“I saw Lady Adelina cry before leaving the castle,” one of the maids said quietly but I heard her loud and clear.

“Do you think she will be discarded now that the king is about to marry his Luna?” another maid added.

I decided not to listen to their whisper this time around. But I wonder why Adelina left crying. She was confident that she belonged to the king, so why would he make her cry?

When I got to the dining entrance, the guards pulled the door open for me and I stepped in. I wasn't expecting the room to be filled with aroma and they all seemed like my favourite food smell.

“Oh. And here she is.” I heard Lycan King Xyrus say and eight other pairs of eyes stared at me.

He wasn't alone, like I thought; both Vance and Lady Eliona are here.
I walked slowly towards them, my eyes drank in the appearance of Xyrus. Among everyone present, he seemed more excited to see me.

“Oh my goddess. You look so beautiful even at night lady Valeria.” Lady Eliona said and I realised why Xyrus picked this dress.

I now know why he called me here only to have me sit in the space
next to me. He is trying to pass a message to Vance that I, Valeria, belong to him.