The Killer Queen by Noella Briony

Chapter 257

Maddox was practically buzzing with exciteme

Watching the young couple, Noella and Palmer, walking hand in hand made him giddy with joy. The dense, secluded woods were perfect for nurturing romance

Imagine, if by some stroke of luck, a venomous snake decided to make an appearance, and Noella, with her swift moves, managed to eliminate the threat. Wouldn’t Palmer be absolutely smitten?

Or perhaps if a wild bear loomed out of the shadows, and Noella, with her unparalleled bravery, took it down. The tale of the damsel saving the hero would surely bind Palmer to her side forever.

And what if a wild boar charged through, only for Noella to turn it into a magnificent feast? Palmer would undoubtedly fall head over heels in love!

Maddox was well aware of Noella’s capabilities, inside and out. Even the steep inclines that would deter most were child’s play for Noella, who had been scaling rocks barehanded since the age of five.

To Palmer, with his city–bred eyes, Noella must have seemed like a delicate flower, unaware of the strength and skill she possessed.

Maddox felt anxious for them, noticing that things didn’t appear any different from their last visit.

Finding Stirling with Noella’s help was a given, so he wasn’t worried.

If Noella knew what Maddox was thinking, she might jokingly ask if his tongue was blessed.

As they ventured deeper, a suspicious rustling from the bushes caught Palmer’s attention. Instinctively, he pulled Noella behind him, his eyes scanning the underbrush for signs of danger.

“Be carefull” he wamed.

The woods around Glen Village were notorious for their snakes.

A small, triangular–headed serpent flicked its tongue menacingly close to them, its eyes cold and calculating.

“It’s alright, I’ve got this,” Noella started, reaching for the snake repellent and various powders she’d prepared.

the local wildlife and had even hunted venomous snakes to support her

knife from his pocket. “I’ve got this. No need for you to step in,

just

“Wait here.”

man’s hand swiftly seized the snake’s neck, and a military knife plunged into its head, securing the snake

were deft and elegant, his arm muscles bulging. The snake’s tail

movement.

appreciate it for

Maddox’s cellar is already stocked,” Noella replied, shaking her

hesitation. He even thought about the needs of those close to her. Was he simply thoughtful, or…

Noella’s adoring look, Palmer swiftly disposed of the snake and

the Fuller family’s dilapidated home. As Noella pushed open

unconscious. Thankfully, a quick check confirmed they were unharmed, just knocked out by

breathed a sigh of relief.

Palmer called from the

and amid the carnage, an injured man, Ellsworth, lay

involved in this, Noella

hand and

sounded matter–of–fact, and without hesitation, he continued into the yard. After bending down to

an eyebrow

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was interested in Ellsworth’s

her having to speak. Palmer didn’t rush to leave. His intense gaze lingered on the unconscious Ellsworth, his eyes flashing with emotions that Noella couldn’t quite interpret!

figure crouching there stood out prominently against the backdrop of an almost lifeless man and a

help but asked, “Palmer,

raspy. “Noella, I actually… kind

a prodigy, feel envy