Mated To The Cruel Prince novel Chapter 768

Chapter 768: The Glamor

"No, wait!" Islinda cut in, her voice sharp with urgency.

Aldric and Lilith turned towards her, both looking surprised. Aldric blinked at her, curious to know what she was about to say?

"What exactly does she want from you, Aldric?" Islinda demanded, fixing him with a stern look. "Surely, you didn’t just promise her...." Islinda swallowed hard, "Your body?"

If that was the case, then Islinda was done with this deal. She would rather die than watch Aldric give his body to that damn witch!

Aldric’s eyes widened in shock at the accusation, while Lilith let out a small, amused laughter. Islinda felt her cheeks flush with embarrassment, suddenly uncertain if she had misread the situation entirely.

"You think I would trade myself like that?" Aldric responded, his tone incredulous. "No, Islinda, the payment was access into the Fae realm. Witches aren’t allowed into the Fae realm without being on official duty or having permission. Those who do so illegally are severely punished if caught. But I can get her the access she needs."

Islinda felt a wave of relief wash over her, quickly replaced by an embarrassing flush. She had jumped to conclusions and made a fool of herself. Her cheeks burned with humiliation.

As if to add insult to injury, Lilith said smugly,

"If I wanted Aldric in my bed once again, I wouldn’t need to make him a deal. Aldric couldn’t possibly resist a body like mine." She tried to emphasize her point by reaching out to touch Aldric.

Two things happened simultaneously.

Something inside Islinda snapped, and before she knew it, she had moved. Her nails had turned to claws, and she was seconds away from slicing Lilith’s hand. Aldric, sensing her sudden movement, grabbed her wrist just in time, preventing the attack.

At the same moment, Azrael stepped in, his hand firmly gripping Lilith’s shoulder and pulling her away. His movements were so swift and precise that Lilith was yanked back just in time to avoid Islinda’s claws.

A tense silence fell over the room as everyone tried to digest what had just happened. Lilith, who had been seconds away from being struck, looked both shocked and furious .

"Perhaps now you’ll learn to keep your hands to yourself," Azrael reprimanded her, his voice cold and unyielding. He finally let go of her shoulders, stepping back.

Islinda’s heart was pounding in her chest, the adrenaline still coursing through her veins. She hadn’t realized just how deeply her feelings for Aldric ran until that moment. The thought of anyone else touching him had driven her to the brink of violence. She swore she could have killed Lilith.

And speaking of Lilith, the witch did not seem so pleased with what just played out. She said Aldric, her expression hardening. "You should control your pet," she hissed.

Islinda stepped forward aggressively, "Perhaps, I should show you what this pet can do," Her eyes turned black entirely.

Lilith, offended by the comment, lit up her hand with green magic.

"Alright, that’s enough!" Aldric interfered before things could get out of hand.

He pulled Islinda close to him, his grip on her wrist gentle but firm. "Listen to me Lilith, Islinda is not a pet. She’s my partner, and you will treat her with respect." he commanded her.

"But Aldric -" Lilith tried to protest.

"Do we have a deal or not?!" Aldric’s face has darkened, the shadows surrounding him and reminding everyone, the witch especially, why he wasn’t to be trifled with.

Lilith took a deep breath and straightened, smoothing her dress as she regained her composure. "Fine," she said curtly. "We have a deal, Aldric. I’ll create your glamour, and you will grant me access to the Fae realm."

Aldric nodded, his expression serious. "Agreed. But understand this, Lilith. If you betray us or anything happens to Islinda, you’d wish never to have known me."

"I am not stupid," Lilith said through gritted teeth, her pride wounded by his insinuation.

"I know," Aldric replied, his tone cool. "I’m just making sure of it."

He had dated Lilith in the past and knew her jealous tendencies all too well. The witch had an inferiority complex that drove her to enhance her features with the most complex and expensive spells, keeping herself young and perfect forever. But even that was not enough to satisfy her.

She had harbored a deep hatred for Maxi, mistakenly assuming that Aldric was in a relationship with her. Lilith had demanded that Aldric get rid of Maxi so she could remain the only female in his life. Unfortunately for her, Aldric was not one to commit himself to any woman. When he realized how controlling she was, he ended their arrangement.

Now, seeing the death threat on Aldric’s face, Lilith respected herself. She said to them. "Follow me."

While they moved deeper into her home, Islinda couldn’t hope but steal glances at Aldric. The sight of him defending her earlier made her heart skip a beat.

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