MATED TO THE VAMPIRE KING SON novel Chapter 87

Christie’s POV

His body, a familiar physique I’d seen constantly collided with mine.

The trolley made a noise, but I was quick to steady it. His scent

already left a lingering trace on my dress.

“Elijah…” His name escaped my lips in an inaudible whisper.

His eyes met mine like they always did whenever he was about to bid

farewell from the castle. “I didn’t know you were around. I was with

the queen. She…”

“Have you seen my mother around?”

His deep, smooth voice cut into my thoughts. He barely said many

words to me. His few words were usually “Have this,” “Goodbye,”

“Good night,” “Thank you.” But he’d progressed to saying six words to

me!

“No. She… the palace has been extremely busy today. She’ll be

arriving late. She went with the other senior maids for palace

shopping.”

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“I was wondering why the castle seemed so crowded and busy…” He

muttered under his breath.

I was parched, and he was continuing a conversation with me.

“Yes, coronation is near. All the family of the queen, including the

nobles, are staying over.”

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His eyes fixed on mine for a long time, and I could swear he glanced

at my lips while I spoke.

“I should stay then.” His lips curved into a small smile. “Mother

always makes me the best meal when I come over, and that’s why I never stop coming.” He looked at my trolley. “Perhaps…”

“Yes!” I said too quickly, understanding what he wanted to say. “I just

finished making the queen’s meal. I could spare some for you.”

I loved the conversation I was having with Elijah. It made my heart

race. How could I tell him I had a big crush on him?

“I didn’t mean that…”

“No, I insist. Just take this as my repayment for all the gifts you’ve

showered on me.”

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He nodded in agreement, and I took the trolley, ushering him into the

kitchen with me. Luckily, there were no maids. I had a long talk with

the queen. I was certain time had passed quickly, and this was our

rest time perfect for my privacy with Elijah.

I heated the leftovers immediately, serving him a plate. He sat at the

counter, and I couldn’t help but stare at his hands and tattoos. His

sleeve was rolled up to his biceps as he took the spoon and ate.

“You should cook more often.” He said with his mouth full. “This

tastes good.”

I blushed again, cursing myself for making this too obvious. Did he

know I liked him? All this time he’d given me gifts what were his

intentions? Why did he speak to me today? Was this just a situation

that could never happen again?

If it was, then I needed to live in the moment.

“You flatter me, Elijah. I mean, Knight Elijah.” I added his title,

hoping he didn’t find me rude and offensive.

“You know my name?”

His hand stretched out to me, and I was wondering if I should hold it.

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“Everyone knows your name here. You’re Lady Agatha’s son.”

“I know your name too.”

His hand was still stretched out, and his eyes squinted when he didn’t

see me take it. I moved forward, trying to place my hand in his. When

I did, I bowed in respect.

“Christie.” He said, and my heart skipped.

What was this feeling rumbling inside me? It wasn’t just because he’d

called my name. It was his voice, a voice sounding like a familiar

sensual voice that had registered in my head and dreams for a long

time.

The tone of the man who’d taken my virginity at the blood club and kept coming back for me. The man who’d never said a word, and the

only thing I’d recognized were his sounds.

I snapped out of my foolish thoughts. How could I compare Elijah to that person? He was someone new. I shouldn’t attach him to my past.

“I didn’t know you could know my name.”

“Why? I gift you all the time. Do you think there’s no reason for that?”

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He continued eating. My brows arched.

“Reason?” I thought he was just being nice or pitying me at least.

He was still holding my hand, and his thumb rubbed it gently. I was feeling warm all over my body. How had we gotten this close? This

seemed unbelievable.

“We should do this again.” He said. “You make me food, and we talk.”

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