Beast King'S Crippled Mate novel Chapter 14

Chapter 14: Chapter 14: Are You Really A Princess?

"T-then, is there any way for me to help?" Swan asked Lady Jade.

"Help? You mean, helping to lift off his curse?" Jade asked, and Swan nodded enthusiastically, which surprised her to no end. "Oh my, you are... I don’t know how to describe you. Why would you want to help him? You don’t even know his curse."

"I-I don’t know his curse, but..." Swan paused for a few seconds. She was smart enough not to give her the real answer because it would diminish her value.

The true reason why she wanted to help was because she was sent to die. She had no worth, and nowhere to go after she became Gale’s bride. She thought if she could help, even if it would kill her, then at least she would be useful to one person in her pitiful life.

At the same time, it would also expose the fact that she was not the princess that held much value in Holy Achate. She was just a prostitute’s daughter who happened to have been fathered by the late king.

Thus, Swan thought of a better reason to appease Jade’s question, and replied, "... because I am his wife..."

Jade grinned, she sipped her tea and put it back on the saucer with a loud tap.

"If that’s your resolve, I’m sure that Gale will eventually tell you about his curse," Jade said. She got up from the chair and walked towards Swan. She stood in front of her, towering her with a devious smile and spoke, "I can’t tell whether you are brave, or naive. But, I hope that you will not take back your resolution just now. Well, you don’t have a choice anyway."

Swan gulped.

For some reason, Lady Jade’s smile turned devious for no reason. It made her nervous, thinking of what will happen in the future. But she had made herself clear anyway.

She wanted to be of use, so she should have no fear.

"I-I don’t know if I can help. But I will try my best, Milady!" Swan insisted.

Lady Jade chuckled, "I think Gale will be in trouble now. How can he get another wife if you are this cute?"

"C-cute?!" Swan’s face turned red instantly. She had never been called that her whole life, and it confused her, wondering if Lady Jade was being honest or being sarcastic. It reminded her of that time Aria called her beautiful, then slapped her right on the face for fun. Swan went pale instantly, and she quickly lowered her head, "I-I’m sorry if I offend you, Milady. I didn’t mean to..."

"Hm?" Jade raised her brow, sensing something was wrong. "I’m not mad at you."

"Y-yes, sorry..."

Jade started creasing her brows. She observed the petite young lady in front of her and noticed a few suspicious signs. Jade pinched Swan’s chin, and forced her to look up, she noticed a bruise at the corner of her cheek. It wasn’t too noticeable, especially when Swan had such a beautiful pair of ocean eyes that would draw all attention to her eyes immediately.