Chapter 161
Nyssa pov
I was doomed. Literally.
I was fucking doomed.
You know that sinking feeling when you do something wrong, get caught, and instantly know you’re in serious trouble, your chest tightening with panic and dread at the punishment to come? That was exactly what I felt as I stood there, trapped between the wall and the Lycan King.
In the very room where we had spent that night together, he stared at me, inches away, eyes so cold they could freeze me on the spot.
So… you’re probably wondering how I ended up here, since I had been in the dungeon a while ago, right? Well, it was pretty simple, to be honest. While I was busy trying to wrap my head around the fact that I was staring at Darius with Cassain and Drake by his sides, looking at me with both disbelief and surprise, as though they hadn’t expected me to be there at all, Darius watched me with a different kind of emotion.
Yes, the same familiar empty gaze, but there was something different. A hint of amusement? I wasn’t sure if I had imagined it, but I could have sworn I saw a flicker of amusement on Darius’s face as he stared at me.
Just as twas thinking of an excuse or simply laughing it off, pretending + had been sleepwalking and wandered here without realizing it, anything to end that suffocating pause the world had fallen into, Darius moved.
And to everyone’s shock, he walked up to me, lifted me onto his shoulder like I was a sack of flour, and began walking out of the dungeon. No one said a word, probably too stunned to even speak as they watched him carry me along silently.
I couldn’t blame them. I hadn’t said anything either, just watched the dungeon slowly disappear from sight as he carried me toward the packhouse.
And now, as we stood here with him pinning me against the wall without a single word, that was why I had said I was doomed because whenever this man acted out of character, it never ended well.
My breathing was harsh and heavy as I waited for him to speak, to say anything, but he merely watched me, eyes narrowed as though trying to study me. Something told me that if this went on, he wouldn’t speak at all.
I swallowed hard, forcing myself to take a deep breath before finally speaking. My throat was dry, my voice shaky, and I had to look away from his piercing gaze as I stammered fearfully.
“M–my king, about what happened earlier…” I began, unsure of what to say. It was obvious I had been there to sneak Serena out, but I forced myself to speak despite my fear.
“I–I wanted to say that I am sorry for trying to sneak my servant out of the dungeon. I know what she did wasn’t good, but I still believe it was a mistake, and she shouldn’t be killed because of what-”
“So,” he interrupted, his tone sharp, “is that why you decided to sneak out of my packhouse, go to the dungeon, knock one of my guards unconscious, and steal the keys to the cells?”
He arched a brow at me, and the apology I had been about to offer died on my lips. I couldn’t respond, couldn’t say anything back.”
Ah, yes. It didn’t sound good. Though his expression was blank and cold, if you looked closely, you could tell he was angry.
To be honest, if it weren’t for the fact that I was useful to him, I might not even have my head on my shoulders right now.
A nervous laugh escaped my lips as I shook my head and raised my hands, trying to muster the most sincere smile I could.
“I–I mean, I swear it’s not as bad as it sounds, my king. Yes, I snuck into the dungeon, and yes, I knocked your guard unconscious, but I really didn’t have a choice, I wanted to save Serena-“.
My breath hitched, and my words faltered as Darius leaned closer, so close I could feel his hot breath brush my lips. A soft scoff slipped from him, white
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Chapter 161
- Strands of hali falling over his face as he spoke,
You promised not to cause trouble in my pack while you’re here, didn’t you, she wolf? For signing an alliance with your pack, you promises fet here quietly until you fulfilled my goal of bringing you here. So tell me, why would you do this?”
My eyes widened at his words, though I wasn’t sure why I was more surprised. Was it that I couldn’t tell if he was truly upset or amused? Emerneja knew better than to provoke him or argue, he was right. I had made a deal not to cause a scène and to do whatever fie wanted
And I had broken it, so all I could do was beg for forgiveness and mercy for Serena.
I lowered my head slightly and apologized, my face flushed as I bit my bottom lip, hating how my body betrayed me in our close proximity.
“I apologize for causing such a scene. I shouldn’t have done it. I hope you can forgive me, your majesty,” I murmured, my voice soft. Even though I couldn’t see Darius’s expression, I knew he was watching me with a raised brow.
Before he could answer, I slowly dropped to my knees and looked up at him, my body trembling slightly as I spoke.
“But please, my king… have mercy upon my servant. I know what she did was wrong, but I beg you to pardon her. It is my fault for not looking after her, could I receive her punishment in her stead?”
The moment the words left my mouth, the air seemed to thicken. I didn’t lift my head or meet his gaze; instead, my hands fisted around my dress, shaking slightly.
I had no power to oppose the Lycan king. With my plan ruined, this plea was all I had left–the only thing I could do. Swallowing my pride, I begged.
“Please, I will do anything, just…” I lifted my head, staring up at Darius with teary eyes, continuing my words.
“Pardon her crimes-”
I wasn’t able to finish my sentence. The world seemed to freeze, a shiver racing down my spine at what happened next.
.Before I could even blink or react, my eyes went wide as Darius suddenly leaned in, tilted my chin, closing the space between us, and pressed his lips to
mine.
