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.

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, and you have a

Oh, Brook...

that one day I would

Theo in the crowd. He was

Brook said. "It seems like they're discussing something

nodded to her and got a little closer to Theo. He'd been so busy all night and I wanted to talk to him before another group of officials took his attention. If I could sneak in when he finished his current conversation,

a little out of sight, and heard some of

up and formed a faint smile. I was again dazed by

hard to believe

that you've been crowned, it is time for you to start thinking about choosing a Luna Queen, Your

not ready to choose a queen, you should at least have a concubine and produce an heir. It will keep your blood- line strong and show the kingdom you're committed to stabil- ity

in mind for my Luna Queen," Theo said. "I just need a little more

shifted to

little and

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

would my future

would like to stay by Theo's side... but he was the king! Was I ready to take on

he asked me? What should I say?

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

a lot to learn to live up to the role I was supposed to

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

"Hmm..."

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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 next level, I thought he'd be happy to send the rest of the girls home.

me, for now," he finally

come with me to the palace

the king want as his

don't know, but he

could be the

and squealed and giggled about it all.

my chest and I glared at my empty. champagne glass. Setting it aside, I collected the skirts of my dress and left the

into the garden to clear my head. The music and chatter became a distant murmur in

knew that there weren't other girls in that group he

settled for me be- cause I was immune to his touch? What if he thought we

questions raced

I didn't want to see him right now. I was still confused and up- set about why he wanted to keep the other consort candi- dates

head out of the

are you

were you looking for me?" I asked

but you haven't come back.

him. Darn this

the other consorts brought to the palace?" I asked, arching an eyebrow.

are you

just need me since you're

of girls that came to the castle with me. I'm sure one of them can celebrate with you just as well. And why not, there are a lot of girls in the group better suited for you. Trust me,

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