Mated To The Cruel Prince novel Chapter 498

Chapter 498: Dedication

"If I do fall, it will be for you, Islinda. I won’t allow Aldric to triumph over me. He won’t win this battle,"

As Valerie fervently declared his determination not to let Aldric win, Islinda stiffened in her seat, her expression a mixture of concern and unease. His insistence on sacrificing himself for her and refusing to let Aldric emerge victorious only reinforced her growing suspicion that Valerie’s feelings toward her bordered on obsession. The same with Aldric’s. Both of them were mad.

The intensity in Valerie’s eyes was undeniable, his unwavering resolve sending a chill down Islinda’s spine. She had never doubted his sincerity or loyalty, but this level of commitment felt suffocating and alarming.

"Valerie, please," Islinda implored, her voice tinged with apprehension. "I appreciate your willingness to protect me, but this... It’s too much. You’re risking too much for me, and I can’t bear the thought of being the cause of your downfall."

Valerie’s gaze softened and would have reached for her if it wasn’t for the seat between them. He assured her instead, even though it was unsettling for her. "Islinda, I would do anything for you. You are worth every risk, and every sacrifice. I cannot stand idly by while Aldric threatens you. I won’t allow him to harm you any further."

Despite his words of reassurance, Islinda couldn’t shake the feeling of being trapped, of being suffocated by Valerie’s unwavering devotion. She had never asked for such fervent protection, and the weight of his dedication felt like a heavy burden pressing down on her.

With the way Valerie was so zealously dedicated to her, Islinda did not doubt that he would roll over on the ground for her if she commanded so. She was not worth it, why couldn’t he see so? Moreover, she didn’t feel that way for him anymore and that was what made her wary of Valerie considering he had strong feelings for her. What if he made good on his promises and released her from Aldric’s captivity, how would she repay him? She sure as hell wasn’t going back to him. Islinda was done with Fae princes. They brought her nothing but death and heartbreak.

Islinda felt a surge of frustration and suffocation building within her. Pushing back from her seat, she sat up straight, Prince Wayne cradled firmly in her arms, her features hardening with resolve as she met Valerie’s gaze head-on.

"Valerie," she began, her voice firm and resolute, "I appreciate your concern, I truly do. But I can’t stay here any longer. I need to leave, to enjoy whatever limited freedom I have before Aldric tracks me down."

Valerie’s expression faltered momentarily, his brow furrowing in concern. But before he could interject, Islinda reminded him, her voice unwavering.

"You promised me moments ago that I’m not trapped here, that I’m free to go whenever I choose. I intend to hold you to that promise," she asserted, her gaze steady as she spoke.

The weight of Islinda’s determination hung heavily in the air, her words a silent challenge to Valerie’s protective instincts. For a moment, silence descended upon the room as Islinda and Valerie locked eyes, the summer Fae battling with the urge to keep her locked here where she was safe from harm.

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