[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 didn't think Easton would agree. She had seen his true nature today. Despite his kind gaze and gentle smile, he supported someone else. His amicable nature was out of habit, and not out of respect.
At least Weston was direct with his hatred for her. Adeline appreciated his honesty much more.
"I agree," another voice piqued. The tone was deep and mature, like an ancient tree in the center of a forest.
Adeline noted it was the familiar stranger. He was wearing a tailored suit, but the pin on his chest implied his importance. He wore the symbol of Wraith's military. It was a tiny pin and not that noticeable but she saw it.
She counted the agreement. Dorothy, Easton, Minerva, this stranger… Not considering Elias or Adeline, that was four out of nine votes.
"Hmm, our King is wise and just. I'd like to understand his decision for choosing Princess Adeline Mae Rose of Kastrem," the last man of the two spoke up.