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.”

your majesty. I will do my very

forehead to mine.

nothing.” I joked

at my joke. “Come on.

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

and Lord Acheron, standing a bit too closely to

tonight,” lord Acheron said

was left wondering if this was actually the Lord Acheron I

” I said with

me, I noticed how rosy her cheeks looked. I wiggled

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

Acheron. I

Then we have to-”

Sabrina?” The

“Me?” I said.

Acheron

He’s still the cranky old wizard

can’t extend my shield to her.

jammed her elbow into his

muttered a few words. “There. I’ve

eyes. Goodness he’s something else.

The king replied pointedly. “You’re

Sabrina, I still have not forgiven you for killing my

Oh.

really sorry, lord Acheron. I didn’t mean to

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

I deadpanned.

be able to prevent such things from happening.

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good,” I said.

any external shields as you’ll be able to

what she

can happen?” The king asked.

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

are.” The king said, tugging

fun.” Lord Acheron said

said, her tone

“Enjoy yourselves and dance till you drop!”

king replied flatly.

hid my laugh

wasn’t joking when he

he was

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

nervous.

a few minutes. “At what point did you realize you had feelings

harsh he was with me at first. “I think it was after you moved my room to your wing. Yes. That was the time.”

brows

softly. “I’m sorry. But

“You do?”

I nodded. “Yes.”

I inhaled sharply, my belly

I