Bought By The Ruthless Alpha King (Ruby) novel Chapter 38

Chapter 38

Killian’s POV

The Kingdom of Sundrench stood as a testament to power, its golden towers piercing the sky, its endless obsidian walls forming an impenetrable fortress that had withstood centuries of war and betrayal. It was a kingdom of unmatched wealth and fear, where order was absolute and crime was nearly nonexistent. Not because justice was fair but because punishment for defiance was swift and merciless.

A man named Killian Rudwick had ruled for nearly a thousand years–an inmortal king with a legacy drenched in blood. He had seized the throne with his own hands, tearing out his father’s throat and claiming power in a single ruthless stroke. He was a tyrant, a warlord, a ruler whose mere presence could bring lesser men to their knees. Yet, despite his brutal reputation, the Kingdom of Sundrench flourished under his reign. His people knew peace—not out of love for their king, but out of sheer terror.

And that Killian Rudwick was me, now standing as the embodiment of that very terror.

I stood amidst the carnage, blood dripping from my hands and staining the stone beneath my boots. Around me, the lifeless bodies of the Silver Fang Pack lay scattered, motionless, and unbreathing. Their foolish Alpha, Julius, knelt at my feet, sobbing uncontrollably. The bald, overweight man churched as my boot, pressing his lips against it with utter desperation.

Pathetic

“Please please. Your Majesty. Mercy. 1-1 was tempted, I was foolish, but I swear it meant nothing. I’ll do anything Anything Just let me live!”

My expression remained utterly devoid of emotion as my gaze drifted toward the vast blue sky above him. Perhaps, at this moment, they believed that 1–the Lycan King–was contemplating various ideas Jdeas of murder.

Julius trembled beneath me. “Your Majesty please, just this once, hear my plea. I swear I will never commit such disgrace again, Your Majesty!”

1 exhaled through my nose, unimpressed.

tips. A flick of his lighter, and soon, smoke

Beta Leonidas, standing beside me, pulled a cigar from inside his coat and casually placed it between my lips. curled into the air, mingling with the scent of blood and deallı

I inhaled slowly, letting the unbearable silence stretch as I stared at the traitor kreeling before me.

My dear ally, my trusted friend–Julius had conspired with the enemies of the Northern Kingdom to have me killed. All for wealth, status, and slaves to indulge his depraved appetites.

His audacity made my blood boil.

“I trusted you, Julius,” I lamented, my voice laced with feigned sorrow. Exhaling a plume of smoke, I watched it drift over the pool of blood surrounding us. “After everything I’ve done for you.. is this how you repay me?”

Julius choked on a sob. “It was a mistake! 1-

I raised a hand, silencing him

“Leonidas,” I said lazily, not even bothering to tear my gaze away from the niveling disgrace before me. “What is the appropriate punishment for betrayal

Leonidas barely blinked. “Death”

Julius let out a broken wail clawing at my leg. But before his filts could stain my trousers any further, my claws sliced through his throat in one

clean motion. His head tumbled to the ground, his body collapsing beside it, twitching once before going still

Satisfaction settled deep in my chest, the wolf within me howling in agreement. I stepped closer to the corpse, glancing at Leonidas.

“What time is it?” I asked, frying my fingers as if I hadn’t just torn out a man’s throat.

Leonidas arched a brow. “Midnight‘

“Perfect” I grinned. Thave something important to do.

Not really. But it had become my favorite pastime.

“Something important, Your Majesty? Now I’m curious,” Leonidas said politely, though I could still hear the mischief beed in his tone.

“That’s right. I’m sure you have a few guesses as to why!

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Chapter 38

He let out a faint scoff. “Of course, Your Majesty”

Beta Leonidas followed closely behind me, along with a few of my finest soldiers. The magic portal stood wide open before us, and together, we stepped through it, letting the light consume us–leaving behind nothing but ruin and death.

I

Upon returning to my grand kingdom, the last thing I expected was a work–related interruption. Not something like this.

Beta Leonidas blocked Daphne Marjorie from approaching me.

“Killian! Oh gods, seriously! It’s midnight, and you’re still out playing in a lake of blood!”

1 pinched the bridge of my nose. “Cousin, I should be the one asking you that. What are you doing here?”

“Oh. just a friendly visit, Killian Why so stiff with me?” Daphine pouted.

“Are you blind? It’s the middle of the night I scoffed.

She crossed her arms. “Excuse me, oh mighty Lycan King. I’ve been here since noon! And guess how long I’ve been waiting for you!!?

“Then go back to your chambers and talk to me in the morning. I’m exhausted,” I replied wearily.

That part–about being exhausted–was the truth. But the real reason was that I simply had no interest in dealing with her.

I suspected the suffered from some sort of cousin complex, likely fueled by our childhood and the close bond my late mother had with her family.

The thought of prolonged interaction with her disgusted me. The only reason I still tolerated her presence was because I heeded her and her family–for now.

With her growing boldness, perhaps it was time for a reminder.

A warm visit to the branch family might be in order. Now that I thought about it, it had been a while since I last visited the Marjories.

Yes, a perfect idea. After all, parents are the best tool to remind their children when they start behaving abnormally,

*Killian, are you even listening to me!?”

I cast a glance her way.”

“Yes, we’ll talk tomorrow over tea. You’re such a kind soul, aren’t you?”

TII hold you to that she grumbled.

Beta Leonidas still stood between us, blocking her from getting any closer, and I silently thanked him for his efforts. I wiped my neck, where the blood of the traitor I had just slain had splattered and clung to my skin, grimacing in disgust. Damn it, I need a holy bath after this.

Go back to your chambers now, Daphne. I won’t tolerate defiance twice,” I warned.

Daphne suddenly froze, her face flashing purple for a brief moment. Fear flickered in her eyes at my veiled threat, and it dawned on me that she must have really tested her courage just to push this far.

F–fine. Good night”

Then, with her nightgown hallowing behind her, she disappeared down the hall 1 wrinkled my nose, nausea rising in my throat. No, that is not the kind of nightwear a woman should be wearing while staying at a relative’s residence.

Has she lost her mind?”

Beta Leonidas, overhearing my guttered words, responded, “Is something wrong. Your Majesty?”

“Your cousin. Do you have any ideas on how to curb her excessive attention?” I asked, irritated.

“Ah, you mean her obsession?”

Best

1 thot him a sharp look before turning away. “Yes, something!

ng like that. I might end up killing her if she doesn’t change her behavior within the ne wock”

As I made my way to iny chambers, Beta Leonidas remained at my side, faithfully escorting me back.

“Would you