Beast King'S Crippled Mate novel Chapter 36

Chapter 36: Chapter 36: Desire To Help

Swan might not know much about governing, but she was genuinely concerned about her husband. She was scared that Gale would turn out to be like her father, cruel and unfeeling.

She had grown to care about his well-being because he treated her nicely. It would be devastating to see such a kind man turning into a monster.

"Has anyone ever told you that you’re frustrating to talk to?" Gale sneered. "You are either so naive or just plain stupid."

Truthfully, Swan didn’t know what others’ opinions were about her, because she rarely talked with anyone. She was not allowed to talk unless necessary. Gale was the first one she freely shared her thoughts with, but maybe it wasn’t right to talk to him like this.

Gale is a king, and she is just... Swan.

Swan clenched her night dress, but said nothing as she felt that she had been reduced to the mere Swan once more, someone who wasn’t allowed to voice her thoughts.

"I am a king, and more importantly, your man. Why should I let someone who harmed my mate free?" Gale questioned. He was logical and concise as he wanted to knock some sense into his wife’s head.

He didn’t know if it was due to Swan’s upbringing as a princess, but he found her naive way of thinking to be infuriating.

"Besides, I’ve been merciful enough not to kill him. In the beast world, death is not uncommon, and his death wouldn’t mean a thing when I can just appoint someone else to be my beta," Gale added. "Don’t think that I can’t do more than this just because you asked me to spare him."

Swan nodded.

She was reluctant, but she understood her limit. She shouldn’t anger him or she might fall out of his favor.

’Well, it’s not like I’ll be in favor for too long. Another prettier woman will come to replace me anyway,’ Swan thought. ’I just wish I could do good. Rock doesn’t deserve this when he doesn’t hurt me.’

Swan was still fully convinced that Rock wasn’t himself at the lake. He temporarily lost his mind, and she knew that he wasn’t in a rut because he lusted over her.

After all, a woman like her wouldn’t be lusted by anyone except Gale, who was forced to do it because of his curse.

Gale thought that Swan had given up the idea of freeing Rock from the dungeon, so he sighed and lay on the bed right next to her. He glanced at Swan who was still sitting and beckoned her to come over, "Come here. Don’t worry, I won’t do anything tonight. I just want to hug you while I rest."

Swan nodded meekly. She scooted closer toward Gale, and the latter swooped her right into his embrace. He hugged her and buried her face in his strong chest.

Swan could hear his heartbeat that gradually slowed down as the tension left his body.

Gale was so stressed out with everything that happened today. But whenever he embraced this woman, his heartbeat would slow down, and he would feel at ease.