Bought By The Ruthless Alpha King (Ruby) novel Chapter 87

Chapter 87: Protective Tyran Defends Me

Chapter 87: Protective Tyran Defends Me

Ruby’s POV

*KILLIAN?!

“You still have time to be surprised? Impressive.”

just-

Daphne dared not continue her sentence when those crimson eyes turned into cold, emotionless voids.

“I warned you, Daphne Marjorie. And yet, you still dare set your foot here?” Killian asked angrily.

“I had no other choice! You never responded to any of my letters, Killian!”

“A pathetic excuse!”

I watched as Killian tightened his grip around Daphne’s wrist, a low growl escaping him. His menacing aura sent chills down my spine. This wasn’t the Killian I had come to know–the one who teased me, who held me with that possessive tenderness lately. No, this was the real Killian Rudwick, the ruthless tyrant behind the mask, the monster lurking beneath the surface.

Daphne trembled, her face contorted in pain. “Killian, please! I just wanted to see you!”

“And you’ve practically signed your own death warrant by doing so,” Killian replied, his tone dripping with venom.

I clenched my fists, unsure of what to do in this tense situation. Killian’s stance was a clear warning for me to stay back. Daphne kept pleading, but he ignored her.

“Answer me honestly, Daphne. How did you get here? You were permanently exiled.”

I was shocked to hear that. That meant Daphne didn’t live here. But what confused me even more was their relationship. Killian seemed to loathe her, yet Daphne had implied that he once cared for her. The reality was the complete opposite.

Daphne struggled against his grip. “No one helped me! I came here on my own!”

Killian’s expression darkened. “Lying doesn’t suit you, girl.”

With a flick of his wrist, a sickening crack echoed through the garden. Daphne screamed, collapsing to the ground, clutching her now–broken arm. My breath caught in my throat. My stomach twisted at the sheer cruelty of his actions.

“Killian!”

I instinctively stepped forward, every fiber of my being screaming at me to do something.

“You broke her arm!”

“She deserves worse,” he said coldly, as if what he had done was nothing more than a minor inconvenience. “Should I break both of your legs too, so you finally understand? I’m sure your parents would love taking care of their ‘obedient‘ little girl forever.”

Daphne sobbed in pain, curling up on the ground. “You’re cruel! I only wanted to be near you!”

“In your delusions, kid,”

Killian growled in irritation and turned to the approaching guards. “Take her to the dungeon. I want Leonidas to investigate who allowed this filth past the gates. If I find out someone accepted a bribe, they’ll suffer a fate worse than hers.”

The guards obeyed his command without hesitation, moving forward and yanking Daphne to her feet. Her cries echoed as she was dragged away. I watched the scene unfold in horror. A cold sweat threatened to creep down my spine.

“Killian,” I stammered, turning to fully face him. “That was-”

Before I could finish, he casually handed me a bucket of flowers, as if what had just happened was nothing more than snapping a twig.

He told me that there was a family member who was insane and always obsessed with him. That eternal king never revealed their identity in detail, which only made me more curious. On top of that, that person constantly mocked and insulted me. Now, I couldn’t help but feel guilty for Killian. Yet, at the same time, I also felt a sliver of sympathy for his