Mated To The Cruel Prince novel Chapter 454

Chapter 454: A Crush On Islinda

"Never make a deal with a Fae - you might end up getting entangled with more than what you bargained for." Aldric’s warning rang clearly in Islinda’s head, and that was the reason she stared at Andre hesitantly. Was it worth getting into a trade with him? She already knew that a negotiation with a Fae was binding.

However, Islinda couldn’t remain in the dark forever. She had to uncover the truth that had been hidden away from her. Moreover, Andre was not like Aldric with his sinister ulterior motives. Furthermore, she was not naive enough to enter a deal with a Fae without being specific. Her time with Aldric had taught her to be cautious.

She said, "Fine, I’ll grant you the deal on the condition that whatever favor you collect doesn’t compromise my physical well-being or morals."

This way, he couldn’t hurt her or force her to harm anyone, at least physically. She trusted Andre had compassion, unlike Aldric, but that didn’t mean she couldn’t be careful.

Waiting for Andre to turn down the offer, considering there wasn’t a loophole to exploit if he had evil intentions toward her, Andre instead smirked, "Fine. So do we have a deal?"

Surprised yet composed, Islinda stretched out her hand, "Deal."

"It is a pleasure making a deal with you, Islinda." Andre enveloped her small hand with his larger one and shook it. The familiar tingle of magic washed over Islinda, and she knew that their fate had been sealed. She couldn’t back out of it now.

They remained that way for a moment, grinning at each other like partners in crime, until Islinda felt Andre caressing the top of her palm in a way that felt too intimate. Her gaze flickered down, her brows slightly furrowed.

Catching himself at the last minute, Andre jerked his hand back as if he had been electrocuted. He covered up his slip-up with a nervous smile. But inwardly, Andre grimaced and wished he could bang his head against the wall. What was wrong with him?

Islinda noticed that it was strange, but she didn’t dwell on it. He was probably just trying to comfort her. Moreover, Andre was a playboy and would never be interested in her. She was reading too much into the gesture.

"You should get some sleep. It’s already morning. You should rest before Aldric’s hearing today. It’s going to be a challenging day," Andre instructed her.

Islinda didn’t bother to argue; exhaustion was finally creeping in. In just one night, she had been attacked in her sleep, thrown over the balcony, died, resurrected, argued with Andre, discovered her mother might still be alive, and learned that she might be half human and destined for this realm. It was too much for one person to handle in such a short time. Fate was truly against her. Who deals with all of this in one night? Damn fate!

"You’re not leaving, right?" Islinda yawned, stretching her bones.

"I’m not moving a muscle, Islinda, not after realizing you’re a magnet for danger," Andre joked.

She laughed. "That’s a good one."

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