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.

saw the panicked

trust me."

that is not what this

me. If you did, you would have believed me when I told you I went out to get some fresh

to caress my face

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 one move. "You

I allowed him to believe we were having an intimate moment. He leaned in, attempting to capture my lips

""No." I said.

side of my arm. "I want you Eden, I want to claim you as 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 do to tell you how sorry I am for what I did?"

too. And I need

you want. What do you want

again so he didn't see the small smile that

you to hold a coronation union ceremony. And right there, in front of the whole kingdom, you will claim me as

small frown. I could see the wheels turning in

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

chest and pushed him away. "No. I'm still unhappy with you. I'm hurt.

towards the bed, dragging Rison along with me. I sat on it, resting against the headboard and allowed Pison lay his head on my lap as I ran

BUMS

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

Pison smile with

me, Is there a source

when

god runs through my veins, Hades himself." He

I nodded. "How?"

for his powers. She is his chosen,

a strong desire to strangle his neck, but I

sold his first child, Lily for power? My detest

hurts her? Don't you love her?" I