Bought By The Ruthless Alpha King (Ruby) novel Chapter 152

Chapter 152: Propose?

Killian’s POV

“Your Majesty.”

I looked up wearily as another stack of documents was delivered by Sean. I immediately stubbed out my cigarette. If I hadn‘

t, I might have thrown it onto the papers and let them burn.

“Can’t I just catch my breath for a moment, Sean?”

The younger man glared. “You said that ten minutes ago, Your Majesty.”

“Why must you keep track of everything I say to you?” I grumbled in annoyance.

“I’m not keeping track anymore. You’ve said that nearly all day” Sean snapped back.

“Can’t those documents just review themselves?”

Sean crossed his arms. Sometimes I forget how intimidating the little guy can be when he gets serious about his duties. I was starting to regret making him my secretary.

“Believe me, Your Majesty. I would be the first to let that happen if it were possible.”

I restrained myself from rolling my eyes in an undignified manner. Sean raised two fingers, pointing them at me like a warning.

“I’ll be watching you from here,” he cautioned.

“Fine, fine!”

I placed my phone just out of reach. That rectangular device had become addicting. Not because of its features or anything it ordered to me, but because of the messages I often received from someone very special.

Texting with Rosalyn was far more enjoyable than dealing with this endless nonsense. But I couldn’t do it too often. Rosalyn was just like m. Perhaps even burdened more heavily. She was a mother of three. I felt unworthy of constantly bothering her. Maybe I should suggest she hire a permanent nanny and help her find the best one.

After all I didn’t want the twins raised by incompetent hands.

“Maybe I should just go see her after this, I muttered to myself.

Not a bad idea. But first, I had to wrestle the beast currently sprawled across my desk. With a sigh, I picked up a sheet of paper and started reading through it. The stress built up behind my eyes with every report. Some were well–written. Most were a disaster.

My annoyance spiked. I was definitely going to review every staff member in this palace. If they couldn’t do their jobs properly, I wouldn’t hesitate to show them the door. Blood ties or not.

Not long after, I caught a familiar scent wafting into the room.

“Wow, tense much? Are we gearing up for war?” Leonidas teased brightly as he strolled in.

I scrunched my nose in distaste as he made a beeline for Sean and leaned in for a kiss. Mischief sparkled in Leonidas‘ eyes.

I had to admit, it was nice seeing him back to his old self these days.

Even if it meant enduring their daily displays of affection. And of course, my dear cousin loved getting under my skin.

“Hey, love. Care to fill me in?”

Sean set his pen down. “Ask your king. He’s been sulking like a child all day.”

“Oh really?”

“LOVE! HOW COULD YOU SAY THAT? DON’T YOU LOVE ME ANYMORE?!”

Hour after hour slipped by. I turned to look out the window. The sky outside had already gone dark. Thunder rumbled fiercely across the horizon, asserting its dominance tonight to anyone daring enough to wander out into the storm.