Mated To The Cruel Prince novel Chapter 419

Chapter 419: Cause Of His Death

Sleeping with her back turned to the princes turned out to be much more uncomfortable than Islinda had expected. She constantly felt on edge, not knowing what they were doing behind her, but she could sense their glaring stares on her back.

Unable to sleep due to the unsettling silence and her racing thoughts, Islinda had no choice but to face them. Her eyes first landed on Valerie, who leaned against the wall with folded arms and a grim expression. Then she looked at Aldric, who sat with crossed legs and his chin resting on his arm, observing her. It was no wonder Valerie looked unhappy. The dark Fae prince watched her like a creep.

Islinda sighed, noticing the tension between the brothers. Was this how their relationship had always been, even before she arrived? It was hard to imagine a time when they were.... normal?

"What about the dark Fae?" Islinda decided to start a conversation to ease the tension. Maybe then she would be able to sleep. "What is the result of the investigation? Did you catch an accomplice or find out the reason for the attack?"

Upon hearing this question, Aldric and Valerie exchanged a silent glance, unsure of who should answer since Islinda had not directed it to anyone in particular.

"The incident is still under investigation," Valerie responded vaguely.

"There is no accomplice. The palace’s security was simply weak. It has been years since they were last attacked by a dark Fae, so they may have become complacent in their defenses," Aldric answered arrogantly, challenging his brother with his gaze.

Valerie looked at him with disdain. "That information is classified. You shouldn’t be sharing it with her."

Aldric scoffed. "Isn’t Islinda your beloved? Or don’t you trust that she won’t betray this information?"

Although Islinda didn’t show it, she was hurt that Valerie didn’t trust her with such important matters. She wasn’t close to anyone at court, so who would she possibly leak the secret to?

Valerie’s expression changed as he realized his mistake. He began to explain, "Don’t portray me as the villain here, Aldric! The king entrusted us with this important investigation. It just doesn’t feel right that someone else heard the report before his majesty."

But Aldric interrupted him, "Sweet, obedient Valerie, always bound by the rules."

Islinda knew Aldric was taunting Valerie, who was likely to lose his temper again, so she stepped in before it escalated.

"It’s alright, I understand," she reassured Valerie. "Duty comes first."

Islinda gave Valerie an understanding smile and he returned the gesture. They held each other’s gaze for a little longer than necessary, causing Aldric to become uncomfortable.

"Eww," he gagged.

Aldric found their affectionate looks disturbing, but at the same time, he felt a pang in his chest. What would it be like for someone to look at him with such loving affection? No, he pushed those thoughts to the back of his mind.

Look at his brother, Valerie, acting like a fool for a woman. He couldn’t allow himself to succumb to that. He had a goal - to claim the throne of Astaria, to right the wrongs and injustices committed against his kind. Fleeting feelings were secondary. He could find pleasure with any female, but allowing one to become the center of his universe was impossible. It was a big distraction and he can’t have a weakness. That was how great Fae were brought down. Just like how he planned to ruin Valerie with the human. It was only a matter of time now.

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