Chapter 116 The Only Way to Treat Jealousy

“Theo?!”

This time, I almost spat out the small amount of liquor in my mouth. I patted my chest until the coughing stopped.

Heat climbed up my face as I thought about the nights in the past week. Every night, I was in Theo's bed and every night, he was so... vigorous and demanding!

He had been eager to explore my body in different ways, and all I could do was give in to the extreme desires and plea- sure under his lead. Once I even questioned him whether he really was a virgin like he claimed himself to be. How else would he seem so experienced at it?

"I'm just that gifted!" he claimed with a mysterious and proud smile.

Now I knew why. So... it turned out that he had asked Jake to do the dirty work for him?!

I pinched the bridge of my nose.

Should I have a conversation with Theo for the sake of Brook and Jake's relationship?

Brook was so worked up now, I didn't think she remem- bered I was there. She was in full-on rant mode.

"Why did he have to make up such obvious lies? We all know that King Theo is single, and he has no interest in wom- en whatsoever. There were a few girls who tried to seduce him

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Touchet and he didn't even spare them a glance! I didn't mean you, Ciana. You're a different case."

"I..."

"I know he cares about you. You're his friend and he re- spects you, but it's not like you guys are together!"

Jake probably hadn't told anyone about Theo and I, and I appreciated that. After all, with everything going on, I wasn't sure it was the right time for us to publicize our relationship, but Brook was someone I could trust to keep a secret.

I probably should let her know that Jake most likely wasn't lying.

But Goddess, how could I even start to explain this?

Should I really just be blunt with Brook that Theo and I had been making love and he probably did ask Jake to do this... assignment?

I felt my face was burning hot. Thankfully, Brook didn't notice that. Even if she did, she would think it was due to the alcohol.

"Um...Brook, there's something I want to tell you..."

"Don't stop me. I know you'll try to defend Jake because he is your friend too! Honestly, I couldn't believe it! I wish he was just honest with me... It's not a big deal if... he wants to read porn, but why would he make up such a lie?"

"Brook, just take a breath..."

Brook took her champagne from me again and took a gentle sip. It seemed like talking about things had allowed her to calm down some.

"I'm sure there is a reasonable explanation. I can ask Theo about it, if you want," I offered, deciding to leave this subject like that.

no. You don't need to, Ciana: This is our problem, and we need to figure it out! You're already kind enough to hear me vent,

Oh, Brook...

made a promise in my heart that one day I would clear Jake's name for her.

searched for Theo in the crowd. He was standing with several other officials.

talk about that later," Brook said. "It

talk to him before another group of officials took his attention. If I

stood by a pillar, a little out of sight, and heard some of their

of me, the corner of his lips slightly curled up and formed a faint smile. I was again dazed by his god-like

hard to believe that he was

to start thinking about choosing a Luna Queen, Your Majesty," one of the officials said.

least have a concubine and produce an heir. It will keep your blood- line strong and show the kingdom you're

have a candidate in mind for my Luna Queen," Theo said. "I just

eyes shifted to me.

a little and I bit my

about that at all, but of course, I had been thinking

future be

by Theo's side... but he was the king! Was I ready to

asked me? What

Theo was an ordinary citizen, or an Alpha of any other

wasn't so confident about myself. If I were to be with him, I'd have a lot to learn to live up to the role I was supposed to take as the co-ruler

that case, what should we do with the group of prospective consorts still hanging around the castle, should

"Hmm..."

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to jump on that question and quickly tell the officials to dismiss them all. He'd been wanting to since we all arrived. Now that he and I were taking things to the

to me, for now," he

heart sank suddenly. All around me, other girls that had come with me to the palace were casually listening in on the conversation. They

does the king want as his Luna Queen?"

know, but he

be the

and giggled about

in my chest and I glared at my empty. champagne glass. Setting it aside, I collected

to clear my head. The music and chatter became a distant murmur

Theo. I knew that he cared about me and that he wanted to be with me. And I knew that there weren't other girls

his touch? What if he thought we shouldn't be mates?

many questions raced through my mind.

didn't want to see him right now. I was still confused and up- set about why he wanted to

away from him, I meant to head out of the garden. before he saw

been looking for you. Where are you going?" Theo asked, grabbing

looking for me?"

but you haven't come back. I want to celebrate this

him.

to celebrate with me, and all the other consorts brought to the

you talking about?"

you don't just need me since you're

with you just as well. And why not, there are a lot of girls in the group better suited

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