Chapter 26 Do Not Test Me Again

 

“My… room?” I was immediately wary.

“Pack up, and we need to get going.”

I let out a breath of relief….

What was I worried about? Theo had no interest in me as a woman. He only wanted my blood.

However, his words still made my heart catch in my throat. By going, he meant back to the palace, of course. He was taking me back. Despite the fact that I didn’t want to marry him, and he most certainly didn’t want to marry me, he was going to drag me back to the castle-when I was trying to get back to my pack lands where I could check on my people.

“Lead the way, Ciana.” He gestured toward the stairs.

I said nothing, only climbed the stairs as quickly as I could.

The room I’d shared with Warren was unlocked. The moment I walked in, I missed him already. I’d had such a heart-felt discussion with him not long ago, and I’d anticipated a nice journey with him, where we could get to know one another even better.

Now, all of that was ruined, thanks to Prince Theo.

But there was one thing I was right about. Theo wouldn’t harm me. It had been proven again and again. As long as he hadn’t gotten his dreamberry, he would have to keep me intact.

With that, I felt a little more secure about my own life and was willing to push the boundaries if I felt the need to.

Sulking, I went over to the dresser and began shoving items into my bag, trying not to mutter under my breath. The window was open, and a breeze wafted in, making the hair on my arms stand on end. I needed to get my emotions under control.

Raising my eyes, I looked at Theo, who was standing behind me, an irritated look on his face as he glared at the bed.

“Did that mattress do something to offend you, Your Highness? Or is that scowl just a permanent fixture on your face?” I had to let my negative emotions out somehow, right?

He lifted his eyes and met my gaze in the mirror, a frown on his face.

I couldn’t help but smirk as I turned around, my bag packed. “What? You don’t like it when people are honest with you, do you? You want everyone to walk around telling you how lovely it is for you to treat them so terribly?”

was overridden by his

you were my personal attendant and meant to be part of my court.” He folded his arms and looked down at me, judging me, as if he were the most virtuous person in the world. “I know you prefer his company to mine, but I had no idea it had gotten

me. “Why don’t you just go ahead and accuse me of being

me. His lips

no thanks to you and the lovely accommodations of your dungeon. You might want to get an exterminator in

I couldn’t tell if he didn’t believe it had happened or if

found the latter endearing if I wasn’t fully aware that there was only one thing the prince wanted

I cocked my head to the side and

back even with mine. “Sorry if I didn’t have a whole lot of empathy for the woman who tried to stab me in my own garden and

for you to continue to accuse me of trying to kill

Yes, he seems quite loyal.” He took a step closer

more and more scared of him by the moment, but I also felt a

is a kind man. You could learn a thing or two from him!” I lifted my hand and pointed at him, but when his eyes focused on my finger, I immediately

like he couldn’t figure out how I’d managed to live this long without pissing off the wrong person. “No one talks to me the

my arms and looking down at the faded blue carpet between my feet. “Maybe… other people should.” Since I felt like my life wouldn’t be taken from me at that moment, it made me say things I would ordinarily keep

in the eyes. He didn’t have to use much pressure to get me to comply, and when I looked into his eyes, I thought I saw something

you ate the dreamberry.” His voice was even and still, but it left me quivering. “If

enough to free myself. “That’s right!” I said. “You can’t kill me. You need me! My precious blood is so important to you! I bet when

he bellowed, his face turning

about how you kissed me- and how disgusting it was! How it’s the worst thing you ever had to

a few deep breaths and stepped away. “I

something like that.” He turned his back to me, which inspired me to continue to mouth off.

spun around and glared at me. His eyes narrowed, and his jaw

next to mine and his

was, his powerful and slender fingers were circling around my neck-they didn’t touch

Did I overestimate how much he needed that berry? I

you can’t kill me.” I reminded him. “Not until after you use my blood. Otherwise, all of this lovely, crimson juice will

but…” He leaned even

want to know

that, he backed away, and I sucked in the air greedily. Not that he choked me or anything-it was just

racing heart when I heard a slithering sound. Then,

I exclaimed, and the snake took my greeting as an invitation and slithered his way into the room, making his way to

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