The Devil's Betrothed novel Chapter 98

Chapter 98: My Pet, Only Mine

By the time Arlan finished his work, his knights along with the servants from his own entourage were done with their preparations, merely waiting for his signal to leave. Arlan had a rather leisurely midday meal with Count Ahren, Rafal’s father, and then afterwards, he came back to his chamber in the second guest mansion.

Oriana was awaiting his return to help him change his clothes, a set of luxurious attire already chosen by his other servants beforehand. As she was buttoning his jacket, Arlan stared at her solemn face.

’Have to bear a couple nights without her by my side,’ he could not help but sigh. Due to his father’s urgent summons, he had to return to the palace within the day. As for Oriana and the other servants borrowed from Ahren, they could only enter the palace after two days.

However, a ghost of a smile lingered on his face.

’Silly village lass, granting your wish is a show of my goodwill, but know that serving royalty is not a game. Once you enter the royal palace, you become the possession of the royal family. See if you can leave my side so easily...’

Oriana sensed his gaze on her. After much hesitation, she finally looked up at him, only to find him squarely meeting her puzzled gaze.

’Why is he looking at me like this?’

’Her eyes are beautiful. She should not look at any man like this.’

’Why does he feel dangerous sometimes?’

’Once she is by my side, these eyes will look at no one but me. My pet, only mine.’

’What is he thinking?’

Suddenly, Arlan felt like teasing her. Why? He didn’t know. Maybe it was her scent? Her flustered reaction? An excuse to be nearer to her? Regardless of the reason, the blue-eyed man took a small step forward, forcing her to take a step back out of instinct.

’What...’

He took another step ahead, and she took one more backwards, keeping their distance the same.

"M-My Lord, what is the matter?"

"I was wondering how do I make a pervert like you pay for taking advantage of my noble body."

"A-Advantage?"

"I believe your hands can vouch for what wrong you have done, hmm?"

"M-My Lord..." She was stopped by the wall behind her. She did not even realize he had cornered her. "I never took advantage of you!"

Arlan leaned closer to her face.

Countless thoughts flashed before her eyes—hitting her forehead against his, pushing him away, kicking him in the nuts.