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.

up in Glen Village, she was well–acquainted with the local wildlife and had

himself protectively in front of her and drawing a knife

then just be careful.”

“Wait here.”

swiftly seized the snake’s neck, and

his arm muscles bulging. The snake’s tail

movement.

appreciate it

cellar is already stocked,”

the needs of those close to her. Was he simply

Noella’s adoring look, Palmer swiftly disposed of the snake and then took Noella’s hand, leading her

dilapidated home. As Noella pushed open the door, a strong scent of

quick check confirmed they were unharmed, just knocked out by ether.

a sigh of

called from the

chickens and ducks lay dead, and amid the carnage, an injured man, Ellsworth,

in this,

yard, Palmer quickly took her hand and gently said, “Let me handle this.

bending down to check Ellsworth’s

an eyebrow

Chapter 257

was interested

to be an unspoken understanding. Palmer could sense her needs without her having to speak. Palmer didn’t rush to leave. His intense gaze lingered on the unconscious Ellsworth, his eyes

prominently against the backdrop of an almost lifeless man and a yard littered with dead. chickens and ducks,

help but asked, “Palmer,

“Noella, I actually…

who? Ellsworth? How could someone like Palmer, a prodigy, feel envy towards