[Mature Content.] "Past, present, and future, I will always want you." _______ Adeline had a plan to obtain her freedom: Step one: kill the King. Step two: run away and live happily ever after. Did that happen? No. Adeline's plan was rudely interrupted by a mysterious, yet handsome stranger who stole her weapon at midnight. Elias Luxton was a heartless King notorious for his merciless antics. He was the monster that lurked in the shadows. Adeline Rose was a dethroned Princess with a dark past. After her parents' murder and an super stealing her throne, she flees to the Empire of Wraith and unexpectedly meets Elias. Elias claimed he knew her. But she didn't remember him. And Adeline wants nothing to do with him. The problem? Adeline was supposed to kill him, but he wants to marry her. Will she be able to escape the clutches of this shameless King? Or will she have to face the demons of her past, all alone? _______ [WARNING: THERE'S MATURE CONTENT IN THIS STORY] Excerpt: "Now, take it off." She blinked up at him, astonished by his words. "What?" she whispered, wondering if her ears had betrayed her. "My shirt," he mused, his burning gaze landing upon her. "But why?" she asked. "So the next time I wear it, I have flashbacks of ravishing you." _______ Editors: okatuvslife & Skale93 This book is found exclusively on webnovel.com. Please do not post it anywhere else.
When the next morning came, Elias informed Adeline there would be a council. She looked at him with surprise. Why didn't he warn her in advance? He had ample time to tell her. Was this another one of his tests to prove her worth as Queen?
Elias was dressing himself, buttoning his clothes with ease. She stared at his large silhouette that always towered over her. His shoulders were broad and comfortable, his presence lethal and cruel. It was strange that he had so many contradictions.
He seemed to treat everyone ruthlessly, everyone but her.
"Do you plan to sit there all morning?" Elias mused, turning around.
Adeline's shoulders subconsciously dropped in disappointment. He was fully clothed now. But then she blinked, wondering what was she expecting?
"You could've told me yesterday," Adeline said. "I would've prepared myself."
"Hm, but where's the fun in that? I'd like to see how you react under stressful and unexpected circumstances."