Mated To The Cruel Prince novel Chapter 496

Chapter 496: What Did Aldric Do To You?

The breakfast was as awkward as anyone could expect. If it wasn’t for the presence of the Wrry Cat, Islinda was sure she wouldn’t have the appetite to stomach a thing. Valerie prepared more chicken, except the one Prince Wayne had taken was the biggest. Hence, Islinda was more entertained watching the cat eat than starting small talks with Valerie. However, there was something strange about Prince Wayne.

Islinda noticed the marked difference in his demeanor compared to earlier. While before Prince Wayne had been gnawing on the oversized chicken leg with a possessive air, now he seemed more reserved, almost dignified in his actions. She couldn’t help but steal a glance at Prince Valerie who ate in the same manner.

Gone was the ferocity with which the Wrry Cat had clutched the chicken earlier, replaced instead by a calm and composed demeanor as he delicately nibbled on the meat. There was a gracefulness to his movements, a sense of restraint that was unexpected from the typically rambunctious creature.

Islinda couldn’t help but be stunned by the transformation. It was as if the Wrry Cat had suddenly adopted a more refined attitude, choosing to eat with a sense of decorum rather than indulging in his earlier display of possessiveness. It was strange; Islinda could have almost believed he was trying to impress her.

Thinking of it now, Islinda realized that she had never seen Prince Wayne behave wildly around food as he had done earlier. Except the few times she had tried sitting him on her lap for a meal and he clawed her as a warning and lesson, and that earned him his own seat, Prince Wayne had always behaved maturely. That was more reason why she loved the cat.

Even back in the human realm, she had heard people complain about their boisterous and grumpy pets, but she had never experienced such a thing with Wayne. He was a well-behaved pet. Even more behaved than the Fae princes who were making her life hell.

It was as if the cat understood and knew her well enough that he was always there for her. Unlike Aldric’s unreasonable dislike for the cat, buying Prince Wayne was the best thing Islinda had ever done. If only Prince Wayne was a person, Islinda could swear, she would marry him already. Unfortunately, wishes like that never come true.

"You are not eating your food?" Valerie gestured at the untouched meal in front of her.

Islinda made a small noise at the back of her throat and reluctantly dug in. The food tasted nice, and she ate to her full satisfaction, but that didn’t mean Islinda was comfortable. Thanks to the constant worrying, she did not exactly enjoy the food to her heart’s content.

A sudden clattering sound against ceramic drew her attention, and she looked towards Valerie, only to realize that he had just put down his cutlery.

"What is it?" She asked, clearly surprised.

"You wouldn’t relax until I answered your questions. I can see it written all over your face," Valerie said, looking straight at her.

"Oh." Islinda flushed red. She then set her spoon down as well, having lost all appetite for the food. She needed quick answers to her questions.

Valerie gestured, "You can ask your questions now."

"What?" Islinda was dumbfounded. freewebnσvel.cøm

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