Betrayed By The Hero, Loved By The Lord novel Chapter 182

Chapter 182: New friend? (2)

"I know what this looks like after how I acted at Francesca’s party but Juliana was the one prying into your life more. I just said enough to make Vivienne think I was doing what she asked. I am trying to help you here so you are prepared for what Vivienne plans to do," said Natalie, annoyed it was taking so long to convince Selene.

"The fact that you are trying to help me is suspicious," Selene replied, knowing a ploy was at play here. "Why would you want to help me? If it’s to get close to the Blackthorn name then it’s pointless."

Natalie glanced at Xavier who sent shivers down her back because of how he stared at her. If looks could kill, Natalie was certain she would drop dead now.

Natalie faced Selene since Xavier was making her regret her decision to approach Selene now. "I don’t want to use your name. I just know that it isn’t right what they want. It’s not only the queen who speaks about you but the king. He is doing all that he can to get you in the palace."

"How long have you been close to the king for you to know his plans?" Xavier questioned, placing her as one of Darius’s lovers.

Natalie was stumped for a moment but soon thought of an answer. "The king tells his plans to Vivienne and she passes it on to us because she wants our help. I am not fond of the idea of forcefully taking someone to the palace. I have done awful things but I will never get that far."

"Haven’t you already gone far?" Xavier asked, realising what was odd about her. "So far that if you aren’t careful, you might end up dead."

Natalie licked her fangs as she smiled. How much did Xavier know? Would he run to Vivienne and tell her?

If Xavier did that then Natalie would take that as him still being in love with Vivienne.

"Haven’t we all done something where we might end up dead? Sometimes you have to take the chance because the reward is just too good. The queen speaks highly of you, Lord Blackthorn. Each chance she gets, Vivienne speaks of your intimate past," Natalie said and then covered her mouth, acting regretful for saying it in front of Selene.

Selene wasn’t bothered by what she already knew. What she was bothered by was Natalie’s poor acting and her time with Xavier interrupted.

"You won’t get whatever it is you came for so if you don’t mind, I want to be alone with my husband," said Selene.

Selene wondered if Natalie and Vivienne were no longer friends so Natalie was turning to the woman who got under Vivienne’s skin or if this was a plot to act friendly only to backstab her later. Whichever plot it was, Selene didn’t want any part in it.

Selene walked away from Lucas’s side to go to Xavier to see what coats he was looking at. She almost tripped when she saw the amount being carried for her to be fitted for. "Xavier! I have a coat already."

"One isn’t enough," Xavier repeated, refusing to change his mind. "Even I have more than that."

Natalie couldn’t believe the pair weren’t trying to make better use of her coming to them. She had been in the palace many times, sitting beside Vivienne to hear all her plans and even slept with Darius. Who better for Selene to become friends with than Natalie?