Betrayed By The Hero, Loved By The Lord novel Chapter 11

Chapter 11: Ways to end a marriage (1)

The next day, Selene found herself in a carriage returning to the very home she ran away from in the middle of the night.

To her left was Agnes who could not hide her nervousness and in front of Selene was the unwavering gaze of Xavier Blackthorn.

Selene tried to focus on the window and not on the man who was burning a hole through her head from how much he stared at her but she could not. She had already thanked him for the dress and the proper burial he arranged for Elsie. What more did he need from her?

"Is there something you wish to hear from me, Lord Blackthorn?"Selene questioned, deciding to give him what he sought from her.

"Not at all but if there is something you have to say to me then go ahead. Can’t I enjoy the view?" Xavier asked, his gaze still fixed on her.

Selene didn’t see anything wrong with him looking but he was staring too long. "You are enjoying having to go there. It might not go well."

"Why be so negative already? I am sure it will go well. I am a very persuasive man," Xavier said, not the least bit concerned about the reaction.

"One of us has to be wary," said Selene. Xavier didn’t know Gabriel’s new temper.

"We seem to balance each other out," Xavier noticed.

Selene didn’t see it that way but she remained silent to let Xavier enjoy himself. Gabriel had become the kingdom’s hero but his new status wasn’t a match for Xavier. Gabriel should have some sense to not anger a lord who was also a pureblood from a strong lineage.

Xavier wanted the carriage to go a little faster so he could witness the show sooner. Gabriel was a fool to let such an interesting woman slip from his fingers but then again, Xavier always saw the pair as mismatched.

Selene grew even more wary when they reached the gates of what was her old home. She had devoted so much of her time and money to this home just to end up leaving it. It had been a waste of her time.

"Milady, his horse and carriage are here,’ Agnes whispered to Selene. Xavier’s gaze turning to her made her fold her lips. What had she said wrong?

"Whispering around a pureblood is useless. We are unfortunately cursed with good hearing, especially in closed spaces. You should just speak loud enough to be heard. Nothing remains a secret," Xavier smiled, the reveal of his fangs making Agnes want to stop talking instead.

Selene reached her hand across to Agnes to calm her nerves. Xavier was rarely social so his ways would scare others but he was almost as she remembered him to not be afraid. "He is only offering you good advice. Part of him might be trying to scare you but he means no harm."

Xavier’s attention turned to Selene. "And here I thought you forgot all about me. You speak as if you know me well but we are not friends in your eyes."

Selene knew that trouble was coming soon as servants started to move fast to alert someone of their arrival. _{ƒrēewebnoѵёl.cσm}