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.

it out! You're already kind enough to hear me vent, and you have a lot going on. I won't bother you,

Oh, Brook...

heart that one day I would clear

Theo in the crowd. He was

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

to talk to him before another group of officials took his attention. If I could sneak in when he finished

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

glimpse of me, the corner of his lips slightly curled up and formed a faint

believe that he

crowned, it is time for you to start thinking

concubine and produce an heir. It will keep your blood- line strong and show the kingdom you're committed to stabil-

of the necessity. I already have a candidate in mind for my Luna Queen," Theo said. "I just need a

eyes shifted to

and I

hadn't talked about that at all, but of course, I had been thinking

my future

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

asked me? What

or an Alpha of any other pack, I would

to be with him, I'd have a lot to learn to

of prospective consorts still hanging around the castle, should we dismiss them?" the

"Hmm..."

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and quickly tell the officials to dismiss them all. He'd been wanting to since we all arrived. Now

me, for

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

does the king want as his Luna Queen?"

don't know, but he said

of us could be the

squealed and

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

to clear my head. The music and chatter became a

with me. And I knew that there weren't other

to his touch? What if he thought we shouldn't be mates? What if he didn't think I came from a strong

many questions raced

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 around.

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

for you. Where are you

were you looking for

you left the party. I wanted to make sure you were alright but you haven't come back. I want to celebrate this night with you." He cupped my cheek and smiled at me.

leaned forward to kiss him. Darn this good-look-

"You want to celebrate with me, and all the

you

need

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

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