His Sweet Little Mate by Obticeo Decatect

"So, you still know I'm your queen? From the way you talk, they would think I'm the personal maid of your lot."

Abby tried to be a bigger person and didn't throw them out of the palace directly even when she had several reasons to do so. For instance, they defied Micah's ban, talked to her rudely and even tried to speak for an alleged culprit. And all these were done just in one day, if she had to count the first time they met, the list would go on.

She overlooked everything because she thought they were scared for their friend's life, but that didn't mean she would let them order her around. Even if they had everything brought to their feet with just a single order all their lives, they should know that one shouldn't take a mile when they were given an inch.

And Leila could see that Abby wasn't a pushover in any sense, so she immediately tried to smooth out the situation. "Queen Abby, she was just worried about Ruby, don't take it to heart."

On the surface, it looked like she was talking politely, but if heard closely, you would be able to sense the hint of unwillingness in her voice when she called her Queen. These three were really reluctant to accept her, but came to ask for a favor.

Abby really felt they were pitiful, to come and beg someone they looked down on so much should have been quite depressing. But then, could she still call it begging when she didn't hear the word 'please' even once?

She never saw someone so arrogant in her life. She didn't think she could be so patient if she had to watch them 'struggle' any longer. "If you really want to save her, you should go to Micah, not me."

On the other hand, the three women trembled just at the idea of seeking Micah. They knew it was next to impossible, that was why they were here, ignoring the discomfort in their hearts and 'pleading' this half witch.

"You are just jealous of her, and can't wait to get rid of her, right?" Tia burst out, leaving everyone speechless there.

"I'm jealous of her?" Abby was genuinely puzzled by this girl. Is she delusional? "What do I lack when compared to her?" "Queen Abby, she spoke without thinking..."

Leila tried to be a middleman again when she saw Abby turning red from anger, however, the girl cut her off immediately. "Did I ask her to keep her father's evil intentions to harm me, my mate and this kingdom, a secret? She did it of her own accord and now she is going to reap what she sow. I didn't have a hand in what's going to happen to her, but if you don't correct your ways, I'm more than happy to put you in your place personally."

Abby's eyes were filled with obvious warning, making a chill run down their spines. Moreover, the women could tell she wasn't joking about her promise slash threat when they recalled the rumors of her being a powerful witch that could control fire at will.

"Don't go too far..." Giselle tried to act brave, but Abby had enough of this drama.

"Have them thrown out of the palace gates and ask for an explanation from their families," she told Alyssa and saw their faces paling immediately. "Even this isn't going too far in my books. You guys would be better off if you never find out, though."

Before they could cause a ruckus or protest at Abby, they were dragged out of her room by the guards, as if Alyssa and Reyna had long called the men for this possible turn of events.

Their queen was quite impressed by their efficiency and didn't even bother to react when the three women kept shouting how heartless she was.

They didn't know what they were talking about. If she wanted to be heartless, she would have burnt their hair and faces before throwing them out.

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days until the public execution of Leon's family and the 'buzz' about it was still in full swing around the capital city. Abby was just about to forget the incident with Ruby's friends, but she didn't expect someone else to come to her about a similar issue, and it was

to the bench that became her safe haven during the two weeks before her ceremony. The air here was filled with the scent of both the flowers as well as the river flowing behind the

so she decided to stay here for a while and sent her maids away. But an hour later, she heard someone approaching her. "Queen Abby, can I talk to you

Ezgar standing a few feet away from her, with this troubled expression on his face. The usual bright smile on his face was nowhere to be seen, and Abby didn't know how to react

was the only person that was pardoned by the King. He was clear of any charges while Ruby and her mother

about, and hesitated for a moment what she should do, when the man opened his mouth

a couple of minutes and I'll be gone

in his voice finally made Abby nod her head, but

persuade King Micah to spare my family." Ezgar hurried to explain when he saw how the girl widened her eyes in shock. "I'm not asking you to make him revoke their punishment, just changing it to anything other than

ban them never to

he pleaded with her earnestly and Abby felt a hard time refusing to help

should know that there is nothing in my hands, no one can persuade the King once he sets his mind

felt bad for him. She knew what it would feel like having to lose your whole family in a

saving her, and the ache was ever present whenever she looked at the burn scar on

anything to help him in this case, because treason was a very serious crime.

her hands off this matter, even though seeing Ezgar so withered like this broke her heart. After all, she started seeing him as an older brother because of all

sister? She is still young and knows nothing. She just did what father told her without giving it much thought." Ezgar could see Abby was conflicted now. "I know there was bad blood between you guys, but

for King Micah and her stupidity... Please be magnanimous, after all, this is a matter of life and death... "You just try to save her life and ask the King to exile her, I'll send her away immediately. You will never

if it was out of desperation but Ezgar's words sounded like Abby was the one

discomfort evident in her voice and Ezgar immediately

Abby. I'm just saying my sister will never have a chance to disturb you again, I'll make sure of it. Just let her live,

being coerced. But then, it was Ezgar before her, a person who always helped her. After thinking for a

but I'll try to broach the subject before the King," Abby said, still feeling it was an impossible feat to

Ezgar's face for the first time this evening. "Thank you! Thank you so

him while the man bade his goodbye before running away from her. "Then I'll

was being manipulated, but Abby shook her head to clear any negative things as she started toward her bedroom, thinking about ways to bring up Ruby in front of

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even though she spent her time after dinner

if he loses it the moment she

distracted mate, who was visibly startled upon hearing his

"When did you come?"