Reject My Alpha President (Iris and Arthur) novel Chapter 118

Chapter 118

Chapter 118

Arthur

Selina kissed me.

Her lips were on mine before I had a chance to react, her hands cupping my face. The crowd nearby swooned, people clapping and murmuring over the sweet display of affection.

But I didn’t want it. I didn’t want her.

And worst of all, I couldn’t even shove her away like I really wanted to, because if I did, then I would be painted as the bad guy. So I had to endure it until it was over, carefully pulling away from her so as not to raise any eyebrows.

As the crowd cheered for the Alpha King and future Luna, and as Selina smiled sweetly up at me, I plastered a fake smile onto my face. I leaned in and murmured in her ear, “Come with me. Now.”

Selina giggled and took my hand, clearly expecting a closet tryst–just like the one I’d had to unfortunately cut short with Iris. But instead, I led her toward a secluded corner of the ballroom, positioned expertly behind a rather large potted plant.

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Then, I whirled on her. “Selina, what the hell was that?” I hissed, keeping my voice low.

She blinked as if in surprise. “What do you mean?”

“You kissed me.”

Selina cocked her head. “Isn’t that what you wanted?” she asked, pouting slightly. “I thought we-‘

I took a step back, shaking my head, utterly incredulous. “You developed feelings, didn’t you?”

“I-”

“Didn’t you?” I repeated.

Selina swallowed, causing her throat to bob. Looking back now, I think that may have been the first time that I’ve ever seen genuine emotion on her smug face.

“Yes,” she finally admitted. “I’m in love with you, Arthur. I have been for a long time.”

I growled low in my chest, passing a hand over my face. “Selina, the contract states that we have to end it if either one of us develops feelings. We can’t continue this if you have feelings for me.”

She stared at me. “Fuck the contract, then,” she laughed. “Don’t be silly, Arthur. If we love each other, then who cares?”