Lycan King's Regret: Punished The Wrong Daughter novel Chapter 134

Chapter 134: 134- His Warm Body

Arabella Toussaint:

By the time I was finally released from the hospital wing, I was more than ready to see my own room again.

Lucien, however, seemed determined to treat me like I might collapse at any second.

He pulled the blanket over me once I settled into bed and gave me a stern look. "You’re going to rest, and then you’re going to rest some more. You’re doing absolutely nothing for a few days, understood? If you need anything, call an omega, and she’ll bring it to you."

His tone was stern, but I knew him well enough by now to recognize the fake sternness behind it. "But what about the case? I need to..."

"No more cases until you’re completely recovered." He raised his finger while issuing the warning.

Before I could argue, he took me by surprise by pinching my cheek lightly and then kissed the same spot as if I was a little kid. I was about to roll my eyes when an omega entered carrying a tray.

She placed it on the bedside table. There was a jug of water with a glass, the medicine the physician had prescribed, a small bowl of sliced fruit, a packet of crackers, and a box of tissues. She also placed the call bell within easy reach before stepping back.

I glanced at Lucien and lifted my shoulders slightly. "What’s all this?"

"I ordered it." He barely gave the tray another look before reaching behind me for the extra pillow. "You need to take your medicine on time, and I don’t want you taking it on an empty stomach."

Before I could say anything, he leaned closer and slipped the pillow behind my back, adjusting it until I was sitting more comfortably. "Better?"

I watched quietly as he fussed over me, apparently taking his new caretaker duties very seriously. "You ordered all of that for me?" I asked, taking in everything laid out on the table.

"Of course." He picked up the glass, poured some water into it, and placed it within my reach. That was when I remembered we had company.

The omega was still there, quietly watching the Lycan King fuss over me like I was incapable of looking after myself. Lucien, on the other hand, seemed to have completely forgotten she was there.

"You need to take your medicine on time, and I don’t want you taking it on an empty stomach."

I had been wondering how to give the Royal family something to talk about. Apparently, Lucien was perfectly capable of giving them enough gossip without any help from me.

"So, you’re going to your office?" I asked while the omega was still there.

Lucien looked at me. "Do you want me to stay?" There was no hesitation in his voice.

I smiled and patted the space beside me, putting on my most fake smile. "Maya and Toby should be here soon, so I’d be very obliged if you could keep me company until they arrive." I batted my lashes dramatically.

His mouth twitched as he sat on the edge of the bed and placed his hand on his chest in mock gratitude, leaning a little. "Oh. How generous of you."

The omega picked up the empty tray she had brought with her and quietly headed for the door. I caught the quick glance she threw our way before disappearing into the corridor.

By dinner, half the palace would probably know that their king had become my personal caretaker and how he was fussing over me.

Lucien leaned back slightly and held my hand. "Speaking of Maya and Toby, there’s something I’ve been meaning to ask you." He raised my hand and started kissing my knuckles.

I ignored the little flutter his kisses caused in my belly and looked at him. "What?"

"I understand that you’ve been here for a while, and they probably wanted to see you." He paused, studying me for a moment. "But is that the only reason?"

My eyebrows drew together. "What else would they be here for?" I tried to keep my expression innocent.

What to tell him? That Toby was here because I wanted to make him jealous?

Before I could think of an answer, the door opened, and Maya and Toby barged in without bothering to knock. Both of them stopped when they saw us. Lucien glanced at them before releasing my hand and getting to his feet. "I was already leaving."

I almost laughed. He certainly hadn’t looked like he was planning to leave two seconds ago.

I reached for my phone and messaged Maya. Are you awake? Then I sent another message to Toby, but after several minutes of staring at my screen without getting a reply from either of them, I gave up.

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