The Beta’s Regret

(Eden's Pov)

My heart skipped a beat.

King Pison looked furious, his brows were pinched in a tight frown as he looked at me suspiciously.

"What were you doing outside?" He asked again.

I couldn't speak for a second, as all I could do was stare at him in surprise. Knowing Pison might demand for my head if I delayed further, I answered quickly.

"I went to get some fresh air." I said softly.

It look like he didn't believe me. If anything, he only got more angry.

He took quick steps towards me and grabbed me by the arm as he pulled me closer and sniffed my skin.

I stiffened, feeling disgusted at his touch, at the same time afraid that he might smell something that would implicate me.

After he was satisfied, he pushed back. I saw the frown on his face ease up to a more relaxed expression.

"I thought you had gone out to meet someone else." He said.

I raised a brow. I knew that was what this was about. For a moment, I was grateful I didn't encounter anyone aside from Lamia outside. If I had, I was sure Pison would have smelt them off me instantly and assumed the worst. Trying to cover up, I lifted my chin and hardened my gaze as I faked a hurt expression. I could always use this to my advantage.

It was so obvious from the look in Pison's eyes that he desired me and he had every intention to take me to bed tonight.

I knew the only way to escape tonight was to play the victim card.

I pulled it hard. The last thing I wanted was to bed a monster. No matter how much I was willing to save my people, there were just some things I wouldn't do, and one of them was allowing Pison to sleep with me.

I allowed the tears to prick my eyes as I set my lips into a small pout.

panicked look Pison

me."

know that is not what this is about."

me. If you did, you would have believed me

sighed and tried to caress my face but I waved his hand

your queen, then you need to trust me." I paused for dramatic effect, then continued "or I will leave, right now, and never return." Pison acted quick, and pulled me to him in

an intimate moment. He leaned in, attempting to capture

""No." I said.

mine." He said in a hoarse voice. Pison pressed himself against me and I swallowed the bile that rose in my throat.

need you to

"I will do anything you want. What do you want me

away again so he didn't see the small

hold a coronation union ceremony. And right there, in front of the whole kingdom, you will claim me as your mate and make me the queen of

looked at me with a small frown. I could see the wheels turning in his head before

with the elders." He held me tighter. "But

hand on his chest and pushed him away. "No. I'm still unhappy with you. I'm hurt. I can only let you have me after you

him in, walked towards the bed, dragging Rison along with me. I sat on it, resting against the headboard

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moment, Pison enjoyed the feel, as his breathing became deeper and more

was sure he was ready for my trap, I started. "I'm amazed by the kind of power you have. I love the fact that you are the most powerful hybrid in the entire kingdom, even more powerful than Eros ever was. It makes me feel

Pison smile with

continued. "Tell me, Is there

was a long silence. I felt Pison hesitate and just when

the hell god runs through my veins, Hades himself." He

I nodded. "How?"

Hades, and we made a deal in exchange of my first child for his powers. She is his chosen,

felt a stab in my chest. I had a strong desire to strangle his neck, but I held

his first child, Lily for power? My detest for Pison grew with every

Lily is innocent. What if Hades hurts her? Don't you love her?"