Contract With The Alpha King by Brey Mitchylle

Chapter 127

"Elijah, darling, is there a need for you to stay with your wife!" The Queen smiled before letting one of her ladies-in-waiting pour her more tea "How could she rest when you are there, sitting next to her? I understand that you two just got married but... there should be the right time and place for these things"

Eljah looked at Fiona. "Is my presence making you uncomfortable?"

"No" Fiona shook her head. "It is making me feel better," she said, giving Elijah an innocent smile before glancing at the Queen. Just as she expected the Queen rolled her eyes. Good, Fiona thought inwardly.

"I hope our presence doesn't disturb your tea time. Your Highness," Fiona said. leaning closer to Elijah. "If it is, then please do not blame Elijah. It is my fault for being weak." She let out a series of coughs. "My husband only wanted to make sure I am safe. After what happened last time... Fiona didn't need to continue her words. She blinked her eyes and watched the queen's reaction.

Again, a flash of irmation glinted in the Queen's eyes

Fiona leaned further into Elijah, her body angled just enough to make her presence seem deliberately intrusive to the Queen. Meanwhile, Elijah's arm rected cavally on the back of the sofa, his proximity adding an extra layer of defiance to Fiona's calculated actions. The Queen's eyes flicked between them, her irritation thinly veiled as she sipped her tea. "Fiona," she began, placing her cup down. "I noticed you aren't drinking anything. Do you not care for tea!"

Trona gave a polite smile, tilting her head slightly. "I've recently found that I don't enjoy bitter things," she said.

A brief shadow of anger crossed the Queen's face, but it vanished as quickly as it had appeared. She gave a tight smile in response. "Bitter things are often good for one's health. A shame you can't appreciate them."

"Speaking of biner things. Fiona said, her expression turning thoughtful as she met the Queen's gaze. "I wanted to thank you for the items you sent during my recovery. They were unique. Very good for health. I'm sure. Though, I was curious-who collected those items for your"

Queen's hand paused mid-reach for her cup, her expression tightening.

items were poisonous," she said, her words dropping like stones into the suddenly heavy air. "Naturally, I decided not to alarm anyone by bringing it directly to the King, Instead, I thought it best to let you know. After all, it

crack. She leaned forward slightly, her fingers curling around the armrest of her chair. "Are you accusing me of something. Lady Fiona?" she

"You are far too wise and composed to be involved in something so crude. How could the Queen

and for a moment, the room seemed to hold its breath. Elijah'seyes flicked to the Queen, his arm shifting slightly as though readying himself to intervene

voice clipped. She straightened, brushing invisible lint from her gown as though the act could dispel her

I wouldn't want to see your good nume sullied by

for allowing me to rest here. Your hospitality is truly unmatched. I will pemember

leaned bark against Elijah, her smile softening into something far more triumphant. She watched as the Queenleft the private

he leaned closer. "Provoking the Queen in her own palace and acting as if you've done nothing wrong?" he asked, his gaze steady on

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Chapter 127

mischief. "Bold?" she repeated, tilting her head slightly. "Are you accusing a beautiful maiden like myself? That's dangerous territory, Your Highness. What would people

slow as he let his fingers graze her skin. "You're speaking more and more like you were born in

face. "Born here?

said, his gaze tracing her features. They