Chapter 105: Lean In A Little Closer

*Theo

"Wow, Prince Theo, I'd always known you're good at fighting, I just never knew you were also so good at sneaking around!" Ciana commented as we dragged the third guard who I just knocked out into an empty room near my father's suite.

"Wait a moment." She uncapped a mini flask and placed it under each of the guards' noses for a few seconds.

"What's that?"

"Strong anesthetic. Dottie gave it to me. This will make sure they get a good sleep for at least four hours. Too bad it doesn' t work on the Dark King's descendants."

It took me quite some effort to peel my gaze off her bright eyes. Now that the hallway was cleared, we quietly moved to the open entrance of my father's suite.

The door was left ajar, I thought my mother did that intentionally, so Ciana and I could peek through the seam.

She was holding a plate with a small cake on it, a smile on her lips. There was a freshly opened bottle of wine on the desk in front of Father and two glasses filled with the deep, red liquid.

"What are you doing here?" my father asked sternly, a sneer on his lips.

"Have you forgotten that it is my birthday today?" she signed.

I clenched my fists. Ciana turned to me, her eyes wide, as if she was asking me whether I knew about this.

I gave her a nod.

"I have not forgotten," my father replied. His sneer turned into a tense smile.

I could see that she was lowering his guard.

"But you've never come to spend your birthday with me," he said, his lips curving down.

"In light of recent events, I've been... I've been thinking about how short life is and how much time I've wasted being selfish and cold," she said. Her tone became somber and she looked down.

Ciana's mouth formed a small "O", and she gave my mother a thumbs-up, despite the fact that she would never know that. And I just kept watching.

"I made this cake for myself and realized I wanted to share it with someone. You are the only one that has been there for me since I came here. I thought that maybe... maybe you'd share this night with me," Nita continued.

He leaned forward. Although he was still suspicious, it was obvious that he was much more relaxed.

He smirked. "I tried very hard to win you over. Nothing worked. How do you know I'm still interested?"

She bit her lower lip and approached him

Setting the cake on the desk, she slid into his lap. She looped one arm around his waist and reached for a glass of wine. She handed it to Sebastian and then picked up the second glass.

Clinking hers against his, she took a sip. "Would you rather I leave?"

Watching my mother lower herself to please my father made me angry. I didn't want to watch her play into his hands, even if it was all an act.

She poured him another glass of wine. It was his third by now. She'd only taken little sips off her own.

When he tipped the glass up for another sip, I saw something fizzing at the bottom.

I realized that she came prepared. She was trying to get him drunk but it looked like she'd also slipped something into his glass, sleeping pills or powder. Something to quicken the process.

My father had his arm around her waist, holding her hips. tightly. She leaned against his chest and he was clearly pleased with how proactive she was.

As much as I didn't like what I was seeing, her plan was working. I had to give her that.

about what you did for Theo," she said, reaching over and running

grinned. "What did I

a woman before. It is good that he finds a mate. We both know how

grimaced and clenched my fists.

My father chuckled.

a quick slap to my mother's behind.

her eyes, but it

I muttered through

I could tell she was just as uncomfortable with

and moved back to her chair. "It is good for him to branch out. And it is very admirable that you stepped up to help him. So, thank you." She raised her glass

change in attitude since the last time we spoke. I can't remember a time when you chose to be this... close," he smirked, stroking his

it is my own fault. I pushed everyone in the palace away. As years pass by, I question myself why should I let the

He let out a hearty laugh.

repair the

I've wanted to hear you say that for a long time," he reached out and caressed

She poured yet another glass

the sleeping

had a high tolerance to both but it should have him slouching or starting to be drowsy by now.

is taking too long," I grumbled.

was with me or I didn't know if I'd make it through without bursting in there

this time and walked toward my mother,

at him with wide eyes. "Really?"

I need to have more children. The royal line is thinning. Theo, our

muttered under my breath.

children with a woman who comes from a strong bloodline, one who I know will give me strong children," he said. He

face contort, and for a moment, it seemed like she was going

him, a dark flicker of hatred in her eyes.

fists. If that bastard dared to advance on her, I

the hall drew our attention from the

I heard something," a guard said, and I could hear footsteps from two more following

headed straight toward us!

standing right out in the open. Just a few more steps and they'd be

"Shit!" I whispered.

hall, practically shoved both of us inside, and locked the

"Theo wh-"

wrapped my forearm over Ciana's mouth and widened my eyes at

are guards in the hall," I whispered.

Ciana nodded.

for us to move around. It had a low ceiling so I had to lean against the wall with my legs bent slightly. This forced one of my legs

she was pretty much sitting on my leg, our hips inches apart. Her breasts inflated against my chest with each inhale, and

on my shoulders, holding herself steady so she wouldn't topple over.

had any room to move, so when I removed my arm from her mouth, Ciana gasped. Our eyes met in the

doorknob was digging into my back uncomfortably. I had no idea how long we'd have to hide there but I could hear the guards opening every door in the long hallway, looking for some

in. We had time, but I wouldn't be able to think straight with a doorknob digging into my back.

leg lifted higher, pressing up between her legs. Ciana squinted her eyes closed and bit her lower lip, a small, muffled moan. I could feel the heat between her legs through my pants. I tried

and bowed her head slightly. Our foreheads met, lips hovering

had exposed me to flared up in my veins. Gritting my teeth, I held my

could still feel

thighs clenched around my leg. I swallowed hard, saliva pooling in my mouth. hungrily. The warmth of her lips was just out

cock jumped in my pants, and heat was rising, coursing through my whole

breath and her hands clasped

to move or ask me to move. She might have understood how pointless and useless it would be. There was a part of me that wondered if

it was an absolutely torturous

slightly. I bit my tongue to hold back a groan. If I had enough room to move my arm, I would have

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