Bought By The Ruthless Alpha King (Ruby) novel Chapter 11

Chapter 11

Killian’s POV

The sharp crash of glass shattering out through the oppressive silence of

of the dining room. All eyes turned to Camilla, who swayed in her chair, her face pale as though she might faint at any moment. The scene that unfolded next was as predictable as it was tiresome. Dominic was the first to react, rushing to her side with a panicked urgency that bondered on comical. My amusement deepened as Ruby’s parents followed suit, hovering over the delicate creature as though her collapse might signal the end of the world.

Ah something is happening here,

I leaned back in my chair, watching the display with barely concealed disdain. It was theater, nothing more, and I had little patience for such antics. When Dominic stammered out an excuse and requested permission to retire, I gave a dismissive noel, waving him away is one might a bothersome insect. Ruby’s parents followed shortly after, fussing over Camilla as they escorted her out of the room.

And just like that, it was the two of us.

Well not entirely. The servants lingered at the edges of the room, silent and inconsequential. But who cares about the extras,

I let my gaze settle on Ruby, taking in her composure. Or rather, her lack of reaction. She remained seated, her expression unreadable, her posture rigid. There was no trace of concern for her sister, no flicker of emotion that might suggest she cared about what had just transpired. Intriguing.

Well Luna, it seems we’ve been left to our own devices.”

Her eyes flicked to mine, the faintest glimmer of defiance in their depths. “It seems so, Your Majesty.”

I allowed myself a small smirk, leaning forward slightly. “Your sister’s condition appears.. precarious. Yet you seem entirely unconcerned. Why is that, I wonder?”

She hesitated, the silence stretching between us as she carefully considered her response. Finally, she spoke, her voice measured. “Camilla’s health has always been fragile. It’s nothing new. Shell recover, as she always dons.”

A lie. Or at least, not the entire truth. I tilted my head, studying her with the intensity of a predator circling its prey.

“You’re quite certain of that,” I said softly. “Yet your certainty feels more like resignation. Tell me, Ruby, is there more to this story than you’re willing to share

Her hands tightened around the edges of the table, the only indication of her unease.

“What do you mean, Your Majesty!”

1 smiled, leaning back and drumming my fingers lightly on the table. “Simply that I’ve seen a great many things, Luna, Lies. Betrayals, Secrets. They’re written on the faces of those who think they can hide them. And yours, dear Ruby, tells me there is far more beneath the surface than you’d care to admit.”

Her silence was telling. She didn’t attempt to deny it, which only piqued my curiosity further. This woman was a puzzle, her beauty and composure masking a storm of emotions and secrets that begged to be unraveled.

1 let out a sad sigh. “Really, it hurts me to see you being ignored by Alpha Dominic. Or maybe it’s just my misunderstanding?”

Unfortunately, the woman no longer responded.

Ruby’s silence grated against my patience as she quietly finished her dinner. When she finally met my gaze, she wore a mask of composure so thin it was almost laughable, I could see the strain in her eyes, the effort it took to maintain her façade.

for her induference or her

She begged to leave after dinner, her voice polite but distant. She offered no answers to my questions, no explanations for he sister’s theatrics. It was as though I had been dismissed. Me. The Lycan King

Anger simmered beneath my calm exterior, but I allowed her to go, waving her off with a lack of my hand. She left the dining hall with that same forced grace, her back straight and her steps measured. It was an impressive act, but one I saw through all too easily.

By the time I returned to my chambers, the anger I had kept at bay erupted like a storm. I swept my arm across the table, sending a decanter of wine and several crystal glasses crashing to the floor. The sound was satisfying but not enough to quell the fury burning within me. How dare she ignore me? How dare she walk away as if I were no more than a passing inconvenience!

“Beta” I growled.

Leonidas entered moments later. He had served me long enough to know better than to ask questions when my temper was on edge. I turned to face him, my eyes burning with a heat I knew he felt

Chaper 11

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