Bought By The Ruthless Alpha King (Ruby) novel Chapter 36

Chapter 36

Ruby’s

POV

Night had fallen, the silver moon casting a soft glow through the grand windows of my chamber. I sat before my vanity, brushing my golden locks with gentle strokes. The scent of lavender and vanilla chung to my skin–the fragrance I had thosen for the night, though I cursed myself for caring about such things.

I shouldn’t feel this way, I shouldn’t feel the anticipation coiling in my stomach, waiting for someone who was not my mate.

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Killian Rudwick was ruthless, yet somehow, I had caught his attention. Perhaps it was affection, or maybe I was nothing more than a passing amusement to him. Whatever it was, he had helped me he had ignited my vengeance, delivering justice in ways I never imagined. And I couldn’t deny how that thrilled me

Time slipped by. Ten o’clock. Still, there was no sign of him.

Instead, my door creaked open, and a dreadful weight settled in my stomach.

Dominic.

After all this time, he had finally set foot in our chamber as if it still belonged to him. I met his gaze through the mirror, my expression composed and resigned as I placed my brush down.

“You should be with Camilla. She needs you. Why are you here?” I asked, my voice as even as I could manage.

He scoffed, a sneer curling on his lips. “Don’t ask me stupid questions, Ruby Just answer mine”

I turned to fac

to face him fully, my patience thinning. Oh my goodness, what does this man want now?

“So, tell your question, and I will give you your answer, Alpha”

“Your friend, the sorceress, the witch, wizard or whatever,” he said, crossing his arms over his chest. “When is she coming! Camilla has been crying all night over the embarrassment she’s endured.”

My fingers clenched into fists on my lap as my hatred burned fiercely. Camilla wasn’t crying out of remorse for her betrayal–she was crying because she got caught. And the two of them deserved each other.

Forcing my expression to remain neutral, I answered, “She will arrive tomorrow afternoon.

Dominic nodded as if he understood, though the sneer never left his face.

“Good. I’ll be waiting for her tomorrow, No–we all will

His gaze flickered over my appearance, and he shook his head with a derisive snort. “I still value you. But don’t expect me to touch you again until you learn to behave. A proper Luna wouldn’t act like this”

I bit the inside of my cheek, refusing to let him see how his words stung. I would not give him that satisfaction. I did not need him anymore.

Without another word, he turned and left, slamming the door behind him.

1 exhaled shakily, stepping forward to lock in immediately. Please, les him not return tonight.

1 silently prayed–to any god they might be listening–that I would never have to see that vile man agains

My body still trembled with anger from his insult when, suddenly, the air in my chamber shifted. A soft glow illuminated the room, and even before I could turn around, ponal shimmered open near my lied.

I knew who it was

before he even stepped through

Killian Rudwick

He emerged with all his breathtaking, awe–inspiring glory, his presence effortlessly filling the space. My breath caught in my throat as I took him in.

He was dressed in the nightwear of a nobleman–a dark silk robe, loosely tied, revealing the sculpted perfection of his chest and the taut ridges of his abdomen, The Erelight flickered against his skin, accentuating every sharp line of his powerful form.

Heat crept up my neck and into my ch

my cheeks.

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10:32 AM

Chapter 36

Killian noticed. Of course, he always did.

A slow, knowing smirk curved his lips. “You look surprised, darling”

1 scowled, desperate to steady myself. “What are you doing here?”

“Is that how you greet me?”

We stared at each other, and in the end, I was the one who looked away, knowing I would lose any argument with this man.

“I thought you weren’t coming,” 1 mattered, half grumbling,

He chuckled. “Ah, so you were waiting for me, hmt Lucky for you, I’m a very considerate man.”

I highly doubted the “considerate” part.

“Do you… do you not have work to do? Isn’t a king supposed to be busy?” I asked, clutching my silk robe tighter in nervous reflex.

Instead of answering, he walked toward me, his crimson eyes sweeping over my body with a leisurely kind of intent.

“You smell wonderful tonight. What is it?” he murmured, reaching out to tuck a stray lock of hair behind my ear.

“Lavender and vanilla,” 1 said, my pulse hammeringas his fingers grazed my skin.

Killian hummed in approval, lowering his head slightly.

1 like it. Though, I much prefer your natural scent, Killian admitted before his lips brushed against my check.

A shiver ran down my spine.

I forced myself to regain control, stepping back slightly.

“You still haven’t answered my question, Your Majesty. Why are you here? How’s your duties?”

“How very thoughtful of you to care about my duties,” he mused. “Though I do appreciate it, my dear Ruby, it’s unnecessary”

Leaning against my vanity, he crossed his arms over his chest in a deceptively relaxed stance. “I don’t intend to drag you into my chambers tonight. I’d much rather stay here and keep you company,”

I frowned. “Why?”

Killian’s smirk faded, replaced by something for sharper.

“Because I have a feeling your mate might try to come back”

A wave of his power swept through the room, nearly knocking the breath from my lungs.

“And I’d like to see just how far his courage goes,” Killian added.

My breath hitched as realization crashed over me. That could only mean one thing.

“Y–you know. You knew he came to see me just now,” I stammered, dazed.

1 struggled to make sense of it–how could he possibly know despite the distance? Had he planted a scrying stone in my chamber? But when? Was it during his last VİSİL!

Killian tilted his head slightly “Of course I knew.”

Before I could react, his strong arm wrapped around my waist, pulling me against him. My heart pounded as his lips brushed against my temple.

“Do you have any idea how beautiful you looked when you were angry just now?” Kilhan lowered his voice by an octave, his eyes speaking everything