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." I said

that is not what

trust me. If you did, you would have believed me when

and tried to caress my face but I waved

expect me to be pleased with you when you treat me like a servant? If I am to be your queen, then you need to trust me." I paused for dramatic effect,

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

""No." I said.

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

don't trust you too. And I need you to make

quickly. "I will do anything you want.

away again so he didn't see the small smile that crept up the side of my

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

frown. I could see the wheels turning in his head before

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

hurt. I can only let you have me after

sat on it, resting against the headboard and allowed Pison lay his head on my lap as I ran

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

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

felt Pison

"Tell me, Is there a

when I was beginning to think

runs through

I nodded. "How?"

made a deal in exchange of my first child for his powers. She is his chosen, and Lily belongs to him. That was how I was able

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

his first child, Lily for power? My detest for Pison

What if Hades hurts her? Don't you