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 face and kissed his check. “I’m right by your side, your majesty. I will do my very best to be of assistance. I have

pressing his forehead to mine. “What would

nothing.” I joked

“Come on.

my arm with his and we left my room and

we meet lady Nifra and Lord Acheron, standing a bit too closely to

you look beautiful tonight,” lord Acheron said after greetings

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

” I

smiled at me, I noticed how rosy her cheeks looked. I wiggled my brows suggestively and she rolled her

Acheron said, “I hope you’ll remember all we’ve

Acheron. I remember.”

Then we

about Sabrina?” The king asked.

“Me?” I said.

Lord Acheron said.

He’s still the cranky old wizard that I know.

my shield to her.

Acheron sighed. Lady Nifra jammed her elbow into his ribs

over me and muttered a few words. “There. I’ve

almost rolled my eyes. Goodness he’s something else.

replied

I still have not forgiven you for killing my beloved

Oh.

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

convinced. “Well it’s not like your sorry will

I deadpanned.

you’ve mastered your magic, you’ll be able to prevent such things from happening. You will read the room and feel magic, before it hits you.”

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sounds good,” I

need any external shields as you’ll be able to use your mind as

at what

can happen?” The

I’ve been researching on it.” Lady Nifra said, a hint of pride in her tone, “I believe you are to attend a Ball, your

are.” The king said, tugging me closer to him.

Lord Acheron said

Lady Nitra said,

smile. “Enjoy yourselves and dance till you drop!”

The king replied flatly.

my laugh with

king wasn’t joking when

he was

feel the nervous energy that rolled off him in massive waves. I noticed too that his left

nervous.

question for you,” He said after this had gone on for a few minutes. “At what point did you realize you had feelings for

you at first,” I admitted softly, recalling how harsh he was with me at

brows drawn together. “That

softly. “I’m sorry. But I like

“You do?”

I nodded. “Yes.”

halt. I inhaled sharply, my belly twisting with worry

I said.