The Forced Maiden For The Cursed Alpha King by Josephine Ivy

Chapter 199

Sabrina’s POV:

“You are a vision of beauty, Miss,” Rose said, a soft smile on her lips as she placed the delicate diamond necklace on my neck. It was the rare one the king had given me. I met her eyes in the mirror and smiled.

“Thank you, Rose. I didn’t know you could give such sweet compliments.”

Behind me, the maid who helped fix my hair giggled. “She means it. You are stunning. And this color goes wonderfully with your skin tone.”

My stomach fluttered with nervous butterflies. “Thank you, you’re too kind.” I replied.

I stared at my reflection in the mirror and I exhaled a huge breath.

This was it. Today was the day of the ball. My hands trembled with a mixture of excitement and nerves.

This was going to be my first time attending a formal occasion of this importance in a very long time. Plus I would be accompanying the king for the very first time.

I got to my feet, admiring my outfit. The silky material of my gown hugged my body, flaunting off my curves in a tasteful manner. My hair was done in a high and elegant bun, soft ringlets framing my neck and forehead. I touched the necklace and a smile lit up my face

I must admit, I look quite good.

“Thank you,” I turned to the maids and said. “You are dismissed for the night.”

The gave curt bows and walked out. Just as they were leaving, the door opened and the king walked in.

My breath hitched in my throat at the sight of him.

His hair draped down his shoulders in pin straight curtains, deep and silky. He wore a high collared midnight blue tunic with silver embroidery, an exquisitely tailored, dark pants and leather boots.

“My king,” I said and bowed,

He walked up to me, his eyes wide and his breath hitched. “My goodness,” He said. He pulled me into him and kissed me full on the lips. I melted into him returning his kiss with rivaling fervour.

He pulled back and stared into my eyes, his eyes full of admiration. “You’re the most beautiful woman I’ve laid eyes on,” He said in a soft whisper. He held my face, rubbing my cheek affectionately.

My cheeks warmed at his praise and I suddenly felt very shy. “Thank you, your majesty. You’re very handsome tonight.” I said.

He laughed softly, making my stomach clench. “I appreciate your kind words.”

My heavens. Unbridled lust washed through me and I bit my lower lip hard. “Are you excited for tonight?”

“I’ll admit I’m nervous.”

I stilled. “Nervous?”

“Yes. I haven’t attended something like this in ages. Caldan saw to everything that had to do with public appearances.”

I nodded, a soft gasp escaping me. “I’m sorry,”

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“It’s fine. What he said that night stuck to me, and I want to prove him wrong. Wherever the hell he is.”

do my very best to be of assistance. I have experience

forehead to mine. “What would I do without you?”

nothing.” I

my joke. “Come

hooked my arm with his and we left my room and headed to the

Nifra and Lord Acheron, standing a bit too closely to be a mere

look beautiful tonight,” lord Acheron said after greetings had been exchanged.

was left wondering if this was actually the Lord Acheron I knew or a cheap

” I said with a gracious

her cheeks looked. I wiggled

said, “I hope you’ll remember all we’ve practiced, especially the mental shields.”

Acheron. I remember.”

Then we have

Sabrina?” The king

“Me?” I said.

Acheron

still the cranky old wizard

“I can’t extend my shield to

jammed her elbow into his ribs and he sighed again. Dramatically.

over me and muttered

eyes.

replied pointedly.

forgiven you for

Oh.

sorry, lord Acheron. I didn’t mean to harm it, it just

like your

I deadpanned.

mastered your magic, you’ll be able to prevent

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good,”

shields as you’ll be able

what she

can happen?” The

in her tone, “I believe you are to attend

tugging me closer to him.

Lord Acheron said dryly and

Lady Nitra said, her tone warning.

“Enjoy yourselves and

king replied

laugh

king wasn’t joking when he

he was nervous.

memories from my childhood. I could feel the nervous energy that rolled off him in massive waves. I noticed too that his

nervous.

have a question for you,” He said after this had gone on for a few minutes.

recalling how harsh he was with me at first. “I think it was after you moved my room to your wing.

his chest, his brows drawn together.

laughed softly. “I’m sorry. But I like you now.”

“You do?”

I nodded. “Yes.”

halt. I inhaled sharply, my

I said.