Chapter 187 Make the right decision
ADALYN
I couldn’t remember the last time I’d stared at Asher’s sleeping face so closely. As my eyes trailed over him and took in the handsomeness of his high cheekbones, his chiseled jaw, and his long dark eyelashes, I wondered if perhaps I’d never done it at all.
I had never had an opportunity to get so close to him in such a private space where it was only the two of us. Though I was his wife, officially and legally, we never had the opportunity to consummate our marriage. Asher had made it perfectly clear since the beginning that this marriage was solely for the sake of Marco.
But how could he let me wither like a dried flower?
And how dare he ignore me completely when that healer turned up?
I didn’t understand. While some thought me vain, I simply saw it as having confidence in myself. I was at catch, after all. I took great time and care to meticulously groom myself for his benefit. Daily, I brushed and oiled my long dark hair, I bathed myself in artisanal products crafted from one of the most expensive stores in Anemond, and my perfume was one of a kind. I was an expert at applying my makeup and spent many long hours perfecting my seductive glances.
So, why didn’t any of that work on Asher?
A divorce was forthcoming. I could sense it. Despite all of my efforts, he wanted to be with that plain. healer. As much as I didn’t want to admit it, Father was night. There was nothing I could do about that.
Asher would get anything he wanted, as he was the Alpha King. And even if I wanted to, I couldn’t bring harm to that vile healer. Margaret had only detained her maid, and that had ended poorly.
Since I couldn’t bring harm to Ca*sandra Keller, I had to take matters into my own hands and go in al
different direction.
Asher Collins wasn’t behaving properly as an Alpha King, and this needed to be corrected.
I watched his face closely and found myself craving his k*ss. It was all I wanted, really, but I couldn’t do that. What would be the point of k*ssing him if he was unconscious? I no longer wished to be a pathetic woman who loved him secretly. I wanted him to know how deeply I was in love with him and that I would do anything to prove it.
Anything.
Thankfully, it wouldn’t be long if Father’s plan worked out smoothly. Of course, his plans always worked out, so there was a high likelihood of things going in my favor
So, I carefully and quietly stood up from the seat beside the bed. I paused for a moment to make sure that Asher hadn’t heard me, and once I was in the clear, I smiled down at the sleeping Alpha King and blew a k*ss in
Chapter 187 Make the right decision
his direction.
We would be together soon enough.
I treaded softly across the wood floors until I reached the door. I lingered for a moment and then shut–the door behind me as I exited.
As I stepped into the corridor, I noticed Silas was leaning against the wall opposite me. His golden eyes, the same shade as mine, were distant, and his mouth was drawn into a thin line. He ran a hand through his hair, as he often did when he was deep in thought, and then sighed.
Poor, tortured Silas. Ever the wounded soul.
I rolled my eyes and resisted the urge to laugh. He was so pathetic, honestly, always thinking that he was above us all. My father’s care and adoration had made him arrogant and aloof. He’d placed distance between us as we’d grown older, and the further he’d pulled away, the more resentment had formed between us.
I had no intention of speaking with him, but as I began to walk, he turned to look at me.
“Adalyn?” he asked, and I stopped in place when he tried to follow me.
“He doesn’t want anyone to bother him right now,” I practically groaned in annoyance. “The Alpha King needs rest and time to think alone.“”
“You should really listen to me, Silas,” I said as I glared at him. “Bes des, this is what Father wants.”
I smiled back at him. “Why else would I be here?”
No wonder Father trusted me over him now.
“You must be out of your mind,” Silas practically growled. “What have you gotten yourself into, Adalyn?”
“I’ve never been clearer than I am now” I said with a small laugh. “I know what I’m doing and that it’s going to be the best thing for Asher.”
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