Mated to the Alpha: Sold to the King novel Chapter 187

Chapter 187: 0187

Lorelei POV

It was only a theory, but it was a terrifyingly convincing one because I couldn’t think of any other reason that made sense.

Now I couldn’t stop wondering if they already knew I was with Kaelen. Were they planning something right now? Had they been looking for me this entire time?

The questions kept circling through my head for a few tense seconds, making my heart race until I finally forced myself to push them away.

No.

I couldn’t keep letting myself get trapped in the past.

When I agreed to stay with Kaelen, I knew this was exactly the kind of thing I would eventually have to face. It was just happening sooner than I had expected.

And even if the banquet was only two days away, at least this time, I wasn’t going to face it alone.

With that thought, I forced a small smile onto my face before wrapping my arms around Kaelen’s neck.

"I would love to attend," I whispered.

The tension immediately disappeared from his body, and the serious look on his face softened. He cupped my chin in his large, warm hand before leaning down and kissing me again, deep and lingering enough to make me forget what I had been worrying about only moments ago.

A few minutes later, lunch was brought up to the room because neither of us had eaten anything since morning.

Kaelen pulled the heavy tray onto the bed and, almost out of habit, took a small bite of his food first before holding out a spoonful for me. I couldn’t help but laugh at the familiar gesture, especially knowing he was probably still trying to reassure me that nothing had been tampered with.

I took the bite before grabbing my own fork and feeding him in return, and somehow, we quickly fell into an easy little rhythm until neither of us could eat another bite.

Once the plates had been moved onto the side cart, Kaelen reached over and picked up a glass filled with thick milk.

The second I saw it, my face immediately scrunched up.

"I don’t like it," I complained, gently pushing his hand away. "It tastes bad."

Just remembering the strong flavor made my stomach turn.

"Just try it," Kaelen insisted patiently, holding the glass out again. "It was made specifically for you."

I frowned, not entirely sure what he meant by that, but before I could ask, he was already bringing the rim of the glass toward my lips.

Against my better judgment, I gave in.

I opened my mouth and squeezed my eyes shut as I swallowed the bitter milk.

Fuck.

It tasted even worse than I remembered.

"Are you happy now?" I muttered with a deep frown, repeatedly wiping my mouth with the back of my hand.

Kaelen only chuckled, setting the empty glass on the bedside table before leaning forward and burying his face against my stomach. His thumb lazily traced little circles over my skin, and I couldn’t help staring down at him.

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