[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.
Adeline opened her mouth, but no words came out. She was confused about what was right and what was wrong. He stared at her with venom dripping from his eyes. His words hurt, but she must've hurt him as well. He watched her with displeasure, his lips curled into a sneer.
"I might've crossed the line, but you did it first, Adeline Rose. And you better keep that in mind."
Without warning, Elias released his grip on her. He took a step back and stormed off.
Adeline's legs nearly gave out. She stared at his retreating back, broad and powerful. He had never yelled at her as he did today. She continued to watch him, as her breathing became difficult and her throat closed.
Even when he was angry, his touch had never hurt her.
Elias, despite all his flaws and temper, had never left a bruising touch on her skin. Even when his restrain and patience were tested, he was still mindful of her human body.