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.”

his check. “I’m right by your side, your majesty. I will do my very best

forehead to mine. “What would

I joked lightly.

“Come on.

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

lady Nifra and Lord Acheron, standing a bit too

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

if this was actually the Lord Acheron

Lord Acheron ” I

how rosy her cheeks looked. I wiggled my brows suggestively and she rolled her

you’ll remember all we’ve practiced, especially the mental

I remember.”

we have to-”

Sabrina?” The king asked.

“Me?” I said.

Lord Acheron

cranky old wizard that I

king sighed. “I can’t extend my shield to her. Can’t you do something

jammed her elbow into his ribs and

and muttered a few words.

my eyes. Goodness

The king replied

forgiven you for killing my

Oh.

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

like your sorry will bring it back

I deadpanned.

Nifra stepped forward, eyeing him closely. “Once you’ve mastered your magic, you’ll be able to prevent such things from happening. You will read the room and feel

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good,”

any external shields as you’ll be able to

blinked, shocked at what she had

can happen?” The

Lady Nifra said, a hint of pride in her tone, “I believe

tugging me closer to him.

Lord Acheron said dryly

said, her tone warning.

perked up with a smile. “Enjoy yourselves

king replied flatly.

laugh with my hand.

wasn’t joking when

he was

the carriage ride, I held his hand and told him funny memories from my childhood. I could feel the nervous energy that rolled off

nervous.

gone on for a few minutes. “At what point

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

brows drawn together. “That

sorry. But I like you now.”

“You do?”

I nodded. “Yes.”

a halt. I inhaled sharply, my belly

here,” I said.