Bought By The Ruthless Alpha King (Ruby) novel Chapter 92

Chapter 92. Search for Answers

Chapter 92: Search for Answers

Killian’s POV

“Killian, I think my beautiful wolf is hiding something from us.”

I agreed with Elysian’s opinion.

Something was wrong with Ruby. I could feel it in my bones. It started two days ago. She’s still like avoid me and isolated. At first, I chose to ignore it because a woman often acts that way when she’s in a bad mood. But I wasn’t blind to her terrible ability to lie. She avoided me, locked herself in her room, and barely spoke unless necessary. Only my visits brought her back to normal–though something still felt off.

Even her scent carried a faint trace of unease to my senses. I had seen her exhausted before, but never like this.

And I didn’t like it one bit.

“I already checked on her, and you know the result, El.”

Elysian snapped in frustration. “But that’s not enough! I can’t stand this change in her behavior. Does she not like us?!”

“That’s impossible,” I scoffed.

I had been patient, waiting for her to come to me, to tell me what was wrong. But patience was not in my nature. So, I began my search.

Beatrice was the first person I asked. The head maid’s face turned pale with worry as she told me that Ruby had been skipping meals and daydreaming more often. She had even stopped looking at the piano she loved so much. Then Amara, who was always by her side, confirmed that Ruby barely left her room and seemed burdened by something. Even Leonidas had noticed the change, but not even that bastard knew what was going on.

I sat at my desk, staring at the pile of parchments before me, my frustration mounting. I was supposed to be reviewing reports and giving orders as usual, yet all I could think about was her. What was she hiding from me?

A loud knock snapped me out of my thoughts, and Leonidas stepped in without waiting for permission, carrying yet another stack of parchments.

“More reports, Your Majesty.”

I groaned.

My My Burn them.”

Leonidas raised an amused eyebrow. “Tempting, but the kingdom might fall apart if I actually did that.”

“I don’t care right now.” I leaned back in my chair, rolling my tense shoulders. “If another useless piece of paper lands on my desk, I just might burn this entire palace down.”

He smirked and still dropped the parchment onto the growing pile. “You’re awfully restless… Trouble in paradise?”

I glared at him. “I don’t have time for your nonsense.”

“Ah, but you always make time for Ruby.” Leonidas leaned against the desk, arms crossed. “If I didn’t know any better, I’d say you’re lovesick.”

I scowled. “She’s hiding something from me.”

Leonidas‘ expression shifted slightly. “So you’ve noticed too?”

“Don’t play dumb, Leonidas,” I scoffed, clicking my tongue and shooting him a sharp glare. “You were one of the people I interrogated earlier.”

.He let out a frustrated sigh, the playful expression vanishing from his face. He looked at me, as if weighing something in

his mind before finally dropping the bomb.

“A few days ago, she asked me to accompany her to the magic tower. She went to see Nora.”

Just hearing that name was enough to make my muscles tense.

“For what? And why are you only telling me this now?!” I snapped.

“It was just a routine visit, okay? And I was the one accompanying her,” he admitted, holding my gaze firmly when I looked ready to cut him off. “Then, all of a sudden, Ruby looked like she was in pain. Nora took her to her chambers and examined her. And ever since then, she’s been acting strange.”