Bought by the ruthless lycan king (Ruby and Killian) novel Chapter 8

Chapter 8

I blinked in shock, the Lycan King’s unexpected question leaving me momentarily speechless. But it was his nest action that sent shivers down my spine. Without warning, he reached out, his fingers brushing against the corner of my bleeding lip. The contact was startlingly getitle, and yet it sent a wave of cold dread through me. He wiped away the blood with the pul of his thumb, holding it up briefly before tasting it

Estiffened, my breath catching in my throat. The air around him seemed to grow heavier, darker. I had almost forgotten who this man truly was This was killum Rudwick, the Lycan King–immortal, ruthless, and shrouded in a legacy of blood and conquest. His reign stretched hack centuries, long before my father’s name was even spoken Packs across the land had bent their knees to him, just as the Ramenhold Pack had

no man at all. Something

Killian’s crimson eyes, flicked toward Dominic, gleaming with mockery. “A man who does not know how to treat women is no man at beautiful should never be destroyed, Alpha Dominic.”

He turned back to me, his expression unreadable. My stomach is twisting. I tried to think quickly about what was the best reaction and response to give to the king. I was afraid that if Lacted wrongly then this Pack would be affected. I tried to suppress all my sadness and pain about the whole tragedy that had befällen me to control the situation that would be much worse. And Damien’s arrogant attitude didn’t help at all.

“Tell me, Luna,” he stated softly, though his voice carried an edge, “what could have happened to make your honorable Alpha strike his own wifet And why does no one here defend their Luna! How.. sad.

I froze, stunned by the realization that the cruelest of men–Killion Rudwick–had just defended me. My mind raced, trying to make sense of his actions. Before I could respond. Dominic’s voice cut through the tension.

stay out of this. Killian Dominic growled, his tone dripping with insolence. “This is a private matter between my Luna and me.”

My blood was freezing. I stared in disbelief at Dominie. Did he just use the first name of a King? Is he an idiot!

Killian’s expression didn’t change, but the atmosphere shifted. His aura darkened, suffocating the room with its intensity. I could feel his murderous intent like a blade pressed against my throat. This man could end Dominic with a flick of his wrist, and I wasn’t sure if I wanted to stop

him.

In a desperate attempt to defuse the situation, 1 forced myself to speak Your Majesty, would you allow me to escort you back to your chambers! You deserve rest after such an eventful evening

Killian’s gaze shifted back to me, and for a moment, I felt as though I were standing under the scrutiny of a predator deciding whether to play with its prey. His hand moved, his fingers brushing my cheek with a deliberate slowness that made my skin prickle.

“With this face of yours?” he murmured, his voice a low rumble, he murmured accompanied by a purr that sent shivers down my spine. I don’t remember ever feeling such a gentle touch.

“Do you truly wish to take me to my chambers? I’ll take that as a direct invitation to take care of you, Luna.” His lips curled into a smirk that sent a shiver down my spine.

Dominic’s sharp intake of breath behind me was enough to signal his growing fury Killian, however, seemed entirely unconcerned, his attention sull fixed on me.

“Damn bastard! DONT TOUCH MY WIFE!

Any action Dominic took was inunediately stopped by the immortal Lycan King’s official guard.

“I don’t care who you are, put your hands away and find another bitch to keep you company in your room!” he yelled.

Once again, Killian didn’t care and acted as the full authority as if Dominic’s title as Alpha here was useless.

“Come,” Killian inivited, hid hand reached out to me. “Aut incompetent Alpha has no place interfering here. Luna, you will accompany ma

I hesitated, feeling the heat of Dominic’s anger at my back. But I couldn’t look at bin. I couldn’t face him, not after everything he had done. Instead, I nodded, the tiniest movement, and stepped forward to follow Killian while receiving his hand. His presence was magnetic, and though I feared him, a small part of me was grateful for the reprieve he offered from Dominic.

Behind me, Domine’s voice rose in a furious shout. “Ruby! Get back here! Don’t you dare walk away with him!”

I walked beside him, my steps small and cautious, as though the very air around the Lycan King might crush me if I moved too abruptly. My hear thundered in my chest, my palms damp despite my best efforts to remain composed. Those red eyes.. they were terrifying Burning like embers, they seemed to pierce straight through me, stripping away every pretense and defense I could muster.

The silence was unbearable, but I dared not speak. Then his voice, low and smooth, broke through the tension.

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Lhuge mid–steps, glancing up at him befour quickly looking away. “My

His words sung, though I couldn’t determine if they were meant as an insult or a simple observation. I said nothing my gaze

hallway alead until we reached his door. The weight of his presence seemed to grow heavier as he opened the door and stepped inside, gesturing for me to

Once inside, I bowed deeply, my voice trembling slightly as I spoke, “Your Majesty, if I may, I would like to return now. There are matters 1 mint

“Ah, I have my ways” The red eyes flickered annusedly. “Nothing escapes me, Lama. Not in my domain

“That’s not necessary,” I insisted, taking a small step back. “1 can manage just fine—”

Reluctantly, I obeyed, sinking onto the edge of a plush chair near the window, Killian stood before me, his towering presence making me feel impossibly small. He extended a hand, his palm glowing faintly with a soft, unnatural light. E stiffened as his power enveloped me, the warmth of it spreading through my body like liquid fire.