The 5-time Rejected Gamma & the Lycan King

Chapter 197 One Hundred and Ninety-Seven

Christian complained, “With that whole line of bullsh*t answers and he needs to wait until after lunch to reach a verdict? I bet Russell could decide faster.”

Annie glared at her husband and said in a stern, hushed tone, “Tone down, Christian.”

The Duke’s temperament cooled to a point where a small smile graced his features as he lifted one of Annie’s hands to plant a kiss on it. Then, he whispered, “As you wish, my Duchess.”

Lucianne’s eyes shone when she whispered to Xandar like an excited child, “Look at them, they’re so cute. It’s like getting a front row seat to a romantic movie.”

Her body subconsciously leaned into her mate’s, and her adorable demeanor was so irresistible that it made Xandar crave to hold her in his arms. So, he lifted her off her seat, and Lucianne gasped in shock. Xandar then placed her sideways on his lap before guiding her body to lean against his chest.

Instead of leaning in, Lucianne parted their bodies with a hand on his chest, over his beating heart. His feisty little freesia then looked at him with stern eyes as she demanded in a low voice, “Put me down, my King.”

“But why? I like you

place, Xandar. Put me down.” She hissed. Her peripheral vision noticed the stares from everyone around them. Some were hiding smiles; some were leaning towards their own partner at the sight; some were rolling their eyes; and others were purely jealous. But everyone wondered whether

that gave away her embarrassment. His smile was broad and radiant when he nuzzled her

very cute when I beat you up for holding me here, darling.” Lucianne

secretly hoping to see her spar his cousin again. Just then, Annie mind-linked her mate, and they betted against each other to see whether it would be Xandar or Lucianne who would ultimately give in. Christian betted on his cousin

chuckled lightly, and leaned

warmth on Lucianne’s cheeks with his nose as he uttered, “You’re right, you don’t look cute when you beat me.” He locked eyes with her and declared, “When

her eyes and asked in suspicion, “Are you trying

Xandar asked with twinkling

down!” Lucianne tried to crawl out herself but Xandar held her even tighter and buried his head in her neck before whispering into her ear, “Just let me, baby? Just this once? Let me hold you like this in public

hair, she leaned into his chest and indulged in the comforting rhythm of his heartbeat. As Xandar held her in his arms, he became blind to everyone around them. Her presence made him feel happy, complete

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