Bought By The Ruthless Alpha King (Ruby) novel Chapter 95

Chapter 95: Our Agreement

Ruby’s POV

The grand hall stood in eerie silence after hearing the words Killian had just uttered. The weight of hes gaze pressed down on me like shackles, pinning me to my seat. Every occupant of the table chose to excuse themselves rather than deal with their king in a grim mood. The air between us crackled with unspoken tension as neither of us dared to continue the conversation.

I had seen Killian angry before even at his most extreme. But this felt different.

‘I’m afraid of the worst possible outcome‘

He didn’t say a word as he rose from his chair, the sound of wood scraping against marble the only noise breaking the silence. Without looking at me, he extended his hand, a silent command for me to take it. Forcing my fingers to move, finally reached out and grasped it.

Killian then led me through the winding corridors of the palace, his grip firm yet unreadable. When we reached his study, he let me go and pushed open the grand double doors with little effort. The heavy wood groaned under his strength, and as we stepped inside, I knew I was walking straight into a storm.

Killian shut the doors behind us with a loud thud, sealing us away from the outside world. His eyes, red as the fresh blood of his enemies, bore into me as he paced toward his desk, his fingers tapping against the polished surface.

“This isn’t like you, Ruby,” he said, his voice calm. “And I don’t like being kept in the dark.”

I folded my arms, standing my ground. “I don’t know what you’re talking about. I mean it.”

Killian’s lips curled into a slow, humorless smirk,

“Lying again.”

I let out a sharp sigh. “Then tell me what exactly do you think I’m hiding?”

He leaned forward, planting his hands firmly on the desk, his muscles taut with restrained anger. “I don’t like repeating myself, but I’ll make an exception. Just this once.”

His voice was laced with a deadly softness. “I was informed that you were seen outside the palace without so much as a single word to me. And I need an explanation, Ruby.”

My stomach twisted in knots. Of course, someone must have seen me. My mind immediately settled on one name, the person who had spotted me and wasted no time running to Killian.

“I already told you no,” I insisted, pressing my argument. My expression hardened. “If I wanted to, I would have had my own reasons. Am I supposed to be chained to that palace, Your Majesty?”

Killian straightened, tilting his head slightly as he gazed at me. A flicker of anger flashed across his face. I knew using that title would ignite his fury.

“A reason you think isn’t worth sharing?” he ground out through clenched teeth.

I lifted my chin high, meeting his gaze head–on. “Not everything I do needs to be reported to you, Killian.*

The subtle shift in his demeanor carried an overwhelming sense of menace. His smirk vanished, his expression void of life. This was the first time I had seen him like this–right in front of me.

“Oh, but it does. Because you, my dear Luna, are mine.”

I flinched at his words. I didn’t know why, but something about them ignited a spark of anger in me. I had never minded belonging to the King before.

“Yours, you say?” I repeated, disbelief lacing my voice. “You’re right about that. Your favorite pet, isn’t that it?”

His eyes gleamed with something unreadable.

“You know it’s more than that!”

I shook my head, resisting the urge to laugh at such a pathetic statement. I couldn’t even see love in his eyes. “Really? Because as far as I know, once this contract ends, there’s nothing between us.”

The moment the words left my lips, I regretted them. Killian’s entire demeanor shifted–his breath hitched for a split second before pure rage took over. He grabbed both my hands with such force that I winced in pain.

“Take that back!” he thundered, shaking me as to snap me everything?”

Successfully unlocked!

haze. “Do you really think I’ll let you go after

I struggled in his grip, forcing myself to bite my tongue before I spewed something even crueler.

“That was our deal, Killian. You get bored, and we’re done.”

His face leaned dangerously close to mine. “You still think this is about that damn contract?”

However, as I stepped outside, I came face to face with the last person I wanted to see.