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.

the panicked

don't trust me." I

is not what this is

You don't trust me. If you did, you would have believed me when I told

caress my face

a servant? If I am to be your queen, then you need to trust me." I paused

my eyes, and for a moment, I allowed him to believe we were having an intimate

""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. "What must I

need you to make me

will do anything you want. What

he didn't see the small smile

And right there, in front of the whole kingdom, you will claim me as your mate and make me the queen of

at me with a small frown. I could see

make that possible after I have a talk with the elders." He held me tighter. "But for now, I

I'm still unhappy with you. I'm hurt. I can only let you have me after you make me your queen." I said. Pison sighed

sat on it, resting against the headboard and allowed Pison lay

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

for my trap, I started. "I'm amazed by the kind of power you have. I love the fact that you are

Pison smile with

continued. "Tell me, Is there

when I was beginning to think he would never

god runs

I nodded. "How?"

first child for his powers. She is his chosen, and

I had a strong

My detest for Pison grew with

is innocent. What if Hades hurts her? Don't