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.

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 lot going on. I won't bother you, and certainly not the king, with

Oh, Brook...

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

in the crowd. He

later," Brook said. "It seems like

Theo. He'd been so busy all night and I wanted to talk to him before another group of

a little out of sight, and heard some

corner of his lips slightly curled up and formed a

believe that he

time for you to start thinking about choosing a Luna Queen, Your Majesty," one of the officials

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 and longevity," another

already have a candidate in mind for my Luna Queen," Theo said. "I just need a little more time to think

shifted

and

talked about that at all, but of

my future be like?

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

if he asked me? What

an Alpha of any other

I'd have a lot

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

"Hmm..."

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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

Leave them to me, for now,"

with me to the

does the king want as his Luna Queen?"

he said he's

could be the next

and squealed and

Setting it aside, I collected the

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

to be with me. And I knew that there weren't other girls in that group he was interested in. So why was he choos- ing to still keep

just settled for me be- cause I was immune to his touch? What if he thought we shouldn't be mates? What if he didn't think I came from

many questions raced through my mind.

in a deep breath and Theo's familiar scent filled my nostrils. On the edge of my senses, I felt him approaching, but I didn't want to see him right now. I was still confused and up-

to head out of the garden. before he saw

are you doing out here? I've been looking for you. Where are you going?"

you looking for

you were alright but you haven't come back. I want to celebrate this night with you." He cupped my cheek and smiled

him. Darn this

away. "You want to celebrate with me, and all the other consorts brought to the palace?" I asked, arching an

you

don't just need me since you're keeping

as well. And why not, there are a lot of girls in the group better suited for you. Trust me, I get it,

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