Bought By The Ruthless Alpha King (Ruby) novel Chapter 88

Killian’s POV

The room was bathed in moonlight, casting silver streaks on Ruby’s sleeping face. She looked peaceful, her breathing slow and regular, her delicate fingers curled slightly on the pillow. I traced the lines of her cheeks with my eyes, immortalizing them in memory. Seeing her like this, so innocent and untouched by the weight that constantly threatened to crush her was something I thought I would cherish forever.

I recalled the incident that had just happened. Automatically a rumbling growl escaped my throat. Ruby made a small, uncomfortable sound, and it was me who realized it soothed her.

“I’m sorry, love.” My thumb gently stroked her cheek. “I didn’t mean to disturb your sleep.”

As if hearing my words, the beautiful little wolf followed the direction of the source of warmth from my hand and leaned her face against my arm. She purred like a furry creature that had finally found the most comfortable nest.

I chuckled, “You really are my undoing, aren’t you?”

“Never once did I think to set aside this sense of caring let alone tenderness. I didn’t even know that I had it.” Elysian’s voice buzzed in agreement with my statement, continuing, “You know, my dear. People think that it was fate that destined me to be forever lonely in eternity. But in fact, no.”

“I am the one who chose that loneliness.”

Something unfamiliar burst into my chest.

“I don’t care about that when I can gain the strength and power I had dreamed of until…”

I couldn’t finish my words. I chose to say it with a kiss. It was without lust and passion at all. Just gentleness and a sense of protection. My eyelids opened, my gaze instinctively softened for her.

*As long as you are bound to me. I promise I will give anything for you as long as,” I paused, our foreheads coming together. “You always stay by my side. Can you do that for me, Ruby?”

A soft sigh escaped my lips as I forced myself up from Ruby’s bedside. Although I wanted to stay a little longer. There were

a few things to take care of, starting with a very persistent cockroach. I pulled back the blanket to cover the peeking parts

of her naked body. Giving the top of her head one last kiss, I leave the warmth of my women’s room.

“Killian, you’re too soft now.”

I was clearly not pleased with Elysian’s statement.

“Don’t make new trouble with me, El. Wouldn’t you be happy if I was able to be loving to Ruby?” I asked sharply.

“Not to my beloved. But, Daphne.”

“You mean?”

Elysian exhaled through our link. “Normally you would take action on the third warning from the offender. Now, you’re still letting her live.”

“Ruby doesn’t like me killing her. You’ve heard that before.”

“Just do it behind her back!” Elysian hissed.

I didn’t give any response. Indeed, it was easy to do so without Ruby seeing. However, there was a sense of uncomfortable. It was like betraying her trust. So, I brainstormed ways to give Daphne the punishment she deserved for her grave transgression.

The moment I reached the throne room, the stench of despair had filled the air. Daphne’s wailing had subsided to a pitiful moan, her arms still twisted unnaturally from my previous punishment. She was kneeling now, her once proud face streaked with tears, her golden hair disheveled beyond recognition.

me?”