Betrayed By The Hero, Loved By The Lord novel Chapter 106

Chapter 106: Backstabbed (4)

Darius quickly buttoned up his shirt to return to the palace before his presence was missed. He was in a far better mood than when speaking to Vivienne last night. He needed to be away from her before he did something he would regret since it would bring conflict with her family.

Darius had to thank the woman behind him for being a good distraction but he wouldn’t say it out loud since she had already received a gift from him which was quite expensive.

"Why are you in a rush?" Natalie asked, wanting him to stay a little longer. It wasn’t every day he came to her home. "She only upsets you so why are you quick to run back?"

"It seems you have forgotten that I have a kingdom to rule. I cannot stay out of the palace long since those fools do not know how to act without me. I should have been gone long ago but you pulled me back to bed," said Darius.

"I hope you are not upset since I don’t remember you putting up much of a fight. You are too stressed these days. I do not like it," Natalie said as she sat up. "The kingdom is wonderful when the king is relaxed. What is the court doing?"

"Nothing. There is always something they want to complain about. I should get rid of all of them but that would be another headache. I should have someone kill them,’ Darius considered.

Natalie smiled as she enjoyed Darius so easily sharing his plans with her. She took it as him trusting her to not speak of anything he said to anyone. Darius was not like this with other people so she was special.

"But then you would need to think about replacing them. Just show them your power to put them in line. They will regret bothering you. Should I prepare some blood for the ride?" Natalie offered, wanting to end his talk about the palace.

Natalie knew he liked her because she didn’t have much interest in the palace.

Darius grabbed her hand before she left his side. "Did you like the gift? That was bold of you to request that I send it there. Are you planning to tell Vivienne?"

"To crush her heart? No," Natalie shook her head as she got up from the bed. "They were all getting gifts and I would have been left out had you not sent anything. Thank you for picking something so beautiful."

Darius released her hand after her answer. While he enjoyed his time with Natalie, he wouldn’t like for her to tell Vivienne about their meetings. Then, he would have to get rid of her.

"I’m almost certain Julianna sent something to herself. She doesn’t know I am close to the jewellers she uses. She’s a little bit too nosey. It might interest you to know she was the one questioning Selene most," Natalie shared.

"Was she? What’s with that look? Are you bothered that I hold some interest in Selene?" Darius asked.

Natalie slipped the thing straps over her shoulders to stand naked before him. She had to pick out a better dress to see him off. "You do not belong to me so I do not care. She is not the only woman you show interest in. I will leave it to Vivienne to care about.

Darius smiled. While he didn’t want Vivienne to care, part of him wanted to see Natalie a little jealous. ’You are fine with being a woman I meet with in private? By now it must have reached you that I am taking other women inside the palace. You don’t have any interest in it?"