Beast King'S Crippled Mate novel Chapter 209

Chapter 209: Chapter 209: The Gray Mammoth Tusk (II)

Swan’s eyes widened as her heart jumped when Long Xiurong mentioned that name.

"H-how do you know that name?" Swan asked. "I-I never mentioned him, and I’m sure Gale has banned anyone from ever talking about him in public."

"I heard about him from the rumors, as the servants in this castle are prone to gossiping. I met him personally on the first night of the celebration banquet. He climbed to my window, and later introduced himself," Long Xiurong explained, conveniently leaving out a few details about their first meeting, such as Rock, who had a hard-on when Long Xiurong kept struggling to break free. "He told me that his name is Rock Silverfang, His Majesty’s former beta, and your supposed knight. Then, he said that he needed to find a way into your room, Princess. He wanted to talk with you to make sure that you were safe and sound after the coldest night. He wanted me to help him, but I knew better not to let him because he would be killed by His Majesty instantly."

Swan let out a relieved sigh because Long Xiurong was absolutely correct. Gale had such a keen sense of smell, and he seemed to have a special mark of territory around their room. He would be able to tell from far away if there was an intruder or unknown person entering their marital bedroom.

"How is he? Is he alright?" Swan asked. "It’s been so long since I saw him the last time. I’m worried about him."

Long Xiurong could see the concern, and also grief on Princess Swan’s expression. Her lips curled, as she now understood why the Beast King got so angry and became hostile against Rock.

Just like Gale, Long Xiurong also had a hard time trying to discern whether Princess Swan was just genuinely worried for Rock’s safety, or if she had romantic feelings for Rock.

Princess Swan’s sincerity was so pure that it always gave off amorous feelings whenever she showed concern, and her beauty didn’t help her case either.

Long Xiurong felt her heart tightened, and it started to ache. She knew it was a feeling of jealousy. Her heart also ached the same way when she realized she had no chance with the Beast King at all.

’Maybe I should lie about Rock a little, so Princess Swan would be less concerned about him,’ Long Xiurong felt conflicted. Bad ideas swirled in her head as she didn’t want to lose Rock. She knew if Rock had to choose between her and Princess Swan, Rock would pick the latter without hesitation.

’Maybe I shouldn’t give Rock’s letter to her,’ Long Xiurong hesitated as her inner turmoil escalated. She was jealous, and she didn’t want to lose Rock since Princess Swan was irresistible to all men.

"Lady Long? Are you alright?" Swan asked out of concern. "H-how about Rock? Is he in good health? He was on the run for so long. I’m so worried about him."

"Ah, no, no, I don’t love him. I like him as my dear knight, and also as a friend," Swan clarified. "It might sound stupid, but he is my very first friend. He treats me as a friend, despite being my knight. He is very casual when talking with me. He is also His Majesty’s right-hand man, so he is probably Gale’s only friend as well."