The Abandoned Lycan Queen Novel 108

Deacon's POV

"What do you mean? What did you get?" I asked with full attention. I even motioned for him to sit down as I thought this would be a long talk.

Abiding by my command, he sat down and rested his one arm on the table, looking worried and completely at ease.

This time, he wasn't merely talking as tiny Beta, but as my best friend. "I think the King's true intention behind this marriage with Princess Elena isn't as easy as it seems think he wants to use her as leverage against you."

My brows furrowed, and my body stiffened. Gazing at him sharply, I coldly said, "Explain."

He shrugged his shoulders. "I mean, everyone close to you with an eye could see that you got a thing for Pricness Elena. Though no one could probably tell how deep it was, think the King knows as well. And as you may know, Princess Elena is no ordinary woman."

I leaned back in my seat as I considered his words. What he said actually made sense, especially thinking back on the King's actions and double-meaning words.

He's the king, and if he really wanted to marry Elena just for the sake of marrying her, he didn't need to give her an ultimatum.

"Think about it, if Princess Elena marries the King, she'll have to gain his favor and he'd have control over her, her father's loyal servants, her people, and even..." he paused, looking at me intently before continuing, "...and even a full control over you."

My face dimmed. "What do you mean?"

of that. You're a commander respected by every platoon in the kingdom. You're the symbol of command that a king should have," he voiced out in a lower

but no one

father, the previous king, bestowed me with the power of command after I earned the respect of many warriors with my ability. Hence, after he died, Desmond got full control over the kingdom as the king, but since the warriors follow my command, it's good to say that

one gives it a deep thought, I'm a great threat

chance I could outthrone him with the warriors in

about? But we always had been on good terms. Or was it not as good as I

what you are saying

at me for a while as if to prepare me for what he was about to say next. “What I'm saying is that whether he marries

power and many things in the equation, I wouldn't be surprised if there are under-the-table intentions I dare

replied in a low but firm voice after analysing his words and sorting my thoughts. "He wants to use Elena as a

technically, he would use her to get to me. And you're right, he knows that

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Chapter 108

But if it's for Elena... I wouldn't

thought of that made ny fist clench tightly as the frustration built up in me. “I won't let her be a pawn in a political game, nor do I accept

She's a woman of principle, and she wouldn't like

the table and seriously asked, "You still want to marry her, don't you? If so, you can step back

want anyone making decisions for her and putting her

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