The Forced Maiden For The Cursed Alpha King by Josephine Ivy

Chapter 201

Sabrina’s POV:

“Do you like it?” Caldan asked, his eyes peeking at me from under his long lashes.

I nodded, pressing my lips tightly together. Dear heavens this is the most delicious cake I’ve ever had in my life. The flavors are like an explosion on my tongue, and it’s taking a lot of my self control not to moan in delight.

Don’t do that Sabrina, that’s weird.

But the whole day has been weird. Caldan asked me to dinner as opposed to the usual evening walk we took. I was shocked, really. But I didn’t say no. He took me to the rose garden rooftop which I had learned earlier belonged to lady Nifra, “She doesn’t know we’re here,” Caldan had whispered to me. “As long as we don’t hurt her precious roses, we’ll be fine.”

I made a mental note to not even harm a single leaf on the roses. They looked lovely, and in the evening sun they looked even lovelier. There was a table laid out with mouthwatering dishes that made me realize how hungry I was. Everything tasted divine.

But nothing compared to the dessert.

“It’s good,” I said once I had composed myself enough to speak. It’s really good, whoever made this deserves to

chef.

Caldan chuckled, his head dipped low. “That’s because the royal chef made it.”

My eyes went wide. “What?! The royal….for me?”

“Yes, for you,” He said with a smile. “You said you liked chocolate!

“I said that only once, and it was a mere passing remark. You remembered it?”

be the royal

He nodded, picking up his wineglass and taking a delicate sip of the red liquid. “I can tell when things are said as a joke and when they aren’t.

Calm down my heart. Calm down. It’s not a big deal that he remembered, you remember small details too.

I looked at the plate of half eaten chocolate cake, and my stomach twisted. Did I deserve this? A dessert made by the royal

chef?

“Rina Caldan called. “I know what you’re thinking right now, and all want to say is yes,”

I looked at him and smiled. “How do you know what I’m thinking?”

“You’re thinking about how amazing the cake is, and you want a second serving.”

I laughed softly. I do want seconds, yes. So I’d say you’re right on the money.”

I ate more of the cake. It’s so good I could cry.

“Don’t you want some wine? Caldan asked,

“No. I can’t risk getting drunk”

I’m a terrible drunk. Memories from the last time alcohol touched my lips flashed through my mind and I shuddered. I had banished those memories to the deepest darkest part of my mind, and with them I had learned to never taste alcohol again.

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“Tell me, did you have a good day today? Caldan asked, sipping more of his wine.

“You don’t like cake?” I asked, noticing he hadn’t touched his except for a very tiny bite.

mine for you.” He said

heart went badum.

so he wouldn’t see the blush on my cheeks. Damn him and his silver coated tongue. So

of you,” I said. “I

“Sabrina!”

to see lady Nifra approaching us. She was fuming, her brows pressed down together a she

lady Nifra: 4–said.

me.” She said curtly and turned to leave.

back. She swerved her head to him, her glare increasing in intensity. “Come on Nifra Caldan said. “Rina and I are busy now. Can’t whatever this is wait till later?”

off her. “You and I are going to talk about this, Caldan,”

sent for Rina.”

lingering taste on my tongue became sour. What the actually fuck?! What does he want from me again?! Why?! Why can’t he just let me suffer in peace?! Lady Nifra turned to me. “Well, would you continue sitting there?”

Caldan. His expression had turned Stony as he stared at Nifra, his eyes took on a darker shade of blue like the sky before a bad storm. I guess even he cannot

him turn to me. “Thank

fine Kina,” He said and smiled. “Ill

smiled too. “Goodnight.”

at lady Nifra and she had a disgusted look on her face.

have a beautiful garden,” I said, trying to start a

me over

his majesty want from

know You’ll find

enough” She said.

mean

thought was he doesn’t fit the aesthetis

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looking

down by the time lady Nifra took me to his majesty. My jaw went slack the more I followed! around my surroundings it was like I was in a different land. I had no idea how huge his wing was, but one thing was for sure -Everything was pure luxury. She took me deeper and deeper, and we passed massive hallways with the walls adorned with paintings and intricate carvings, huge crystal chandeliers hung from the high ceilings bathing everything in sight in a warm golden hue. The air smelled of a blend of rare spices and exotic flowers. Or was it incense?

one that cleaned this place. I felt sorry for whoever it

the gardens, his Majesty’s private gardens.

seen the black garden filled with dark plants in their various shades of blue, purple and dark red, but this garden was filled with pink plants. A strange perfume hung in the air, carried with the night breeze.

of the garden was his

didn’t expect him to be this huge. He stood so tall and imposing, his hair billowing as if a draft was permanently under it. He was dressed in all black, mismatched with the soft pinks and pastels

said and bowed. She forced me to bow too, which I thought was pointless because he can’t see

to scoff.

you, Nifra. You may leave

that screamed “behave.” Then she turned

pink roses in my life. Yet there’s an abundance of them here. They smell different. Girly, and sweet. like soft

is he doing in this garden?

even

me. He just stared off into the distance. I miss that chocolate cake, I should have finished it and taken a second

asked you a question.”

blinked out of my spiraling thoughts. I turned to him, he still hasn’t turned. “Tm sorry, I

head slightly, his eye sparking red. “Nifra has informed ine that you skip your duties to go carousing with

actually fuck does he even mean by that!

my belly,

with sir Caldan. And as for

the

duties behind and go for whatever it is you believe

fail to see the harm in that. And can’t refuse an

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stopped

step back, alarmed at the change in the atmosphere. It felt like even the flowers stopped giving their sweet perfume. The air felt charged, stagnant, even the plants holding their breaths. I held