Mated To The Cruel Prince novel Chapter 750

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Chapter 750: A Better Future

News finally reached Aldric that Azula would be spending the night at the palace, and as expected, the thought did not sit right with him.

His eyes darkened, and his jaw tightened as he processed the information. The room seemed to shrink as his anger and anxiety surged. He began pacing back and forth, his footsteps echoing ominously.

Issac, trying to remain calm, watched Aldric’s increasingly frantic movements which made him quite dizzy. "Prince Aldric, perhaps it would be better if you —" fɾeewebnoveℓ.co๓

"Don’t," Aldric snapped, his glare sharp enough to cut through steel. Issac swallowed hard and fell silent, knowing better than to push further. He would simply endure this else he unfortunately becomes the victim of the dark Fae prince’s transfer of aggression.

Aldric’s mind was full of thoughts. That tricky old Fae called Oberon! He should have known that he was up to no good! He must really want death for attempting this on him. Although the both of them has had a somewhat tricky relationship, King Oberon has always been careful around him in fear of him acting out. It seems he has become softly lately that they none took him for granted.

It frustrated Aldric to no end knowing that he was far away from Azula, the one person he couldn’t afford to be distant from. Who knows what schemes were unfolding in the palace at this very moment? Who even knows what the heck the demon was up to? He trusted Maxi but she couldn’t possibly protect her identity and Azula’s identity at the same time.

Not to mention he had a hard time dealing with Azula’s ruthless antics, not to mention Maxi of all people. Although the rune he had placed on her body gave him some peace, allowing him to sense her, it still felt insufficient.

The rune was a connection, a piece of himself linked to her, meant to track her wherever she was. Yet, tonight, it felt tenuous, like a whisper in the dark. The rune was quiet, almost as if in a slumber, signaling that Azula was safe—for now. But how long would that last? The uncertainty gnawed at him, his anxiety and frustration mounting with each passing second.

"I think I need to get to the palace. The competition is tomorrow anyway. I’m sure Father wouldn’t mind my little visit," Aldric was unable to take it anymore.

"Oh no, you don’t." Issac rose to his feet as well and blocked Aldric’s path. "Aldric, think about what you’re doing. This is a bad idea. What if you get on your father’s nerves for real this time and he harms Azula?"

Aldric’s eyes flashed with anger at the thought. "I would burn down the whole kingdom if anything happens to her."

Issac held his ground, his voice firm. "That’s exactly why you need to calm down. If I could remember clearly, this was why you pushed Islinda away in the past because you were scared of tapping into your emotions and losing your senses. Now look where you are right now."

He continued, "Have you forgotten that the likes of Queen Maeve and Queen Nirvana are in the palace. Have you forgotten what they’re capable of doing? All these years, Queen Maeve has been looking for ways to get rid of you. She’s not stupid and if you walk into that palace right now, you’d be playing right into her hands. Think about it. What do you think the king’s wives will do if they realize Azula is your weak point? You’ll be vulnerable."

Aldric paused, the tension in his muscles evident as he processed Issac’s words. His breath came in heavy, controlled bursts, and his fists clenched and unclenched. The truth in Issac’s words cut through his rage, leaving him feeling exposed and frustrated.

"I know you’re worried, I am too. You’re not the only one who has a forbidden mate in the palace. But rushing into this won’t help Azula or Islinda. We need to be smart about this. For her sake. For their sake. "

"So, what am I supposed to do? Just sit here while she spends the night in that viper’s nest?" He retorted, glaring at Isaac.

"You have sent your birds out, haven’t you?"

"Yes, I did." Aldric answered gruffly.

Aldric had deployed nearly all his birds to the palace, their tiny mechanical forms flitting through the air with precision and purpose. However, the palace was heavily guarded, and there were few places his birds could hide without being discovered and shut down. The palace guards were not stupid; they knew how he operated. In the Fae realm, everything was possible. Even the most innocent lizard crawling the walls could be a weapon fashioned against you.