Mated To The Cruel Prince novel Chapter 555

Chapter 555: A Cancer In The Realm

Breakfast continued as if nothing had happened, yet an underlying tension lingered in the air. Islinda couldn’t shake the feeling of Gabbi’s scrutinizing gaze, and it wasn’t surprising; after their tense exchange earlier, the human likely suspected something was amiss.

The meal was delicious and Derek was the only person who did not join them at the table. Islinda found herself harboring a newfound disdain for him. She didn’t consider herself one to hold grudges, but lately, she couldn’t seem to let certain things slide. That damned bodyguard had managed to worm his way onto her blacklist, and she vowed to exact her revenge in due time.

Prince Wayne was the first to finish his meal, a routine occurrence, and he sauntered off to his usual mysterious whereabouts. Islinda wasn’t bothered by his comings and goings, as he always seemed to find his way back to her eventually.

He was probably off doing typical cat activities like burying his excrement in the sand or something—she had never actually witnessed the feline relieving himself, not even once. It was kind of weird, but then, Prince Wayne was probably far more capable than she gave him credit for.

As breakfast neared its end, Islinda felt it was appropriate to address the thoughts weighing on her mind.

"I’ll be heading to the market once I’m finished here," she informed Valerie.

Valerie paused, lifting his gaze to meet hers. "You’re going to the market? Why?" he inquired.

"I didn’t realize I was a prisoner here," Islinda retorted, her tone edged with defiance.

Valerie sighed, setting down his utensils. "You know that’s not what I mean, Islinda. I’m just concerned for your safety. Aldric could be out searching for you," he explained.

"No, he won’t find me until tomorrow," Islinda stated matter-of-factly.

Valerie froze this time, his expression serious as he asked, "What do you mean by that?" His hands unconsciously balled into fists, betraying his concern.

"I received a message from Issac when he visited, and I have just tomorrow to spend outside the walls of Aldric’s castle. My time here is almost up, and I would like to make the most of it today," Islinda explained, using the impending deadline as a guise for her desire to visit the market.

Valerie was at a loss for words. He couldn’t refuse her request, not without inciting a confrontation. After a moment of intense deliberation, he reluctantly suggested, "You should go with Derek; he would keep you safe."

The subtle change in Islinda’s expression after his suggestion was enough to make Valerie realize he had made a grave mistake.

"Or I could go with her," Gabbi interjected, now keenly aware of the tension between Islinda and Derek.

"And me," Milo added, his hand shooting up in the air immediately. "I’ll keep her safe," he declared confidently.

Though he had been silent until now, Milo couldn’t pass up the opportunity to protect his new mistress and impress the crown prince, Valerie, whom he idolized.

Islinda rolled her eyes, retorting, "You are the reason I got into trouble the last time."

"I am a changed soul," Milo claimed confidently. "Also, if another scenario like that comes up, I’ll be the one to lay down my life."

"There will be no laying down lives. Also, you are just a kid, Milo," Gabbi argued, attempting to reason with him.

"Fine, you all can come with me," Islinda conceded out of exasperation.

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