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.

already kind enough to hear me vent, and you have a lot going on. I won't bother you, and certainly not the king,

Oh, Brook...

one day I would clear Jake's name

in the crowd. He

talk about that later," Brook said. "It seems like they're

talk to him before another group

a little out of sight, and heard

up and formed a faint smile.

believe that

start thinking about choosing a Luna Queen, Your Majesty," one of the

It will keep your blood- line strong and show the

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

eyes shifted to

little and I bit my lower

of course, I had been thinking about

would my future

side... but he was the king! Was I ready to take on the

me? What

Alpha of any other pack, I would bounce up to hug

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

prospective consorts still hanging around the castle, should we dismiss them?" the official asked.

"Hmm..."

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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

Leave them to me, for now," he finally answered.

me to the palace were casually

the king want

but he

could be the next Luna

squealed and giggled about it

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

music and chatter became a distant

and that he wanted to be with me. And I knew that there weren't other girls in that group he was interested in. So why was

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 a strong enough pack for

questions raced through my

I felt him approaching, but 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 garden.

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

were you looking for me?" I asked

saw that you left the party. I wanted to make sure you were alright but you haven't come back. I want

almost leaned forward to kiss him.

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

are you talking

don't just need me since you're keeping

Way to Treat Jealousy that entire group 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, I get it, you want options. I'm not going to stand in your way," I said, pulling away from

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