Sold as the Alpha King's Breeder novel Chapter 350

Chapter 9 Getting Personal with the Prince

What… just happened?

I followed along behind the king as he headed back toward the palace, seeing as though I seemed to have no choice.

I was still in shock anyway-I was to be Prince Theo’s personal attendant?

The python slithered along but stayed back from the king as if he knew that the older gentleman wasn’t a fan of his and didn’ t want to get in trouble.

Behind me, Prince Theo’s demeanor was even colder. It was quite clear to me that he was not happy with this arrangement, but he seemed every bit as trapped as I was.

When I caught Prince Theo’s eyes, he glared at me and then focused on his pet snake. Was he holding the python accountable for this particular situation?

Perceval slunk to the other side of me, placing my body between himself and his master. He could tell that the prince was angry with him. Poor snake, how was he supposed to know that his master loathed me?

Ahead of us, the king’s Beta was waiting. Xavier looked at me with a questioning expression on his face. The king filled him in. “This girl is the prince’s new personal attendant. See to it that she is moved into the small chambers next to Prince Theo’s room by the end of the day.”

“Of course, Your Majesty,” the Beta said, and I could tell he was in shock. Perhaps it was my disheveled appearance that was causing him to be so flustered.

Then King Sebastian turned to look at me, and I lowered my eyes in respect. “If you serve your prince well, you can be rewarded, so do a fine job, young lady.”

“Yes, Your Majesty,” I said without looking up at him, but I could tell he had walked away.

As we exited the courtyard, I couldn’t help but look back over my shoulder. I would miss the animals. Pete-I meant,

Perceval-slithered over to me, and I bent down to stroke his head, hoping I’d get to come back here someday.

Theo stormed off without another word to any of us, entering the castle through the closest door and slamming it behind him so violently, the glass in the panes near the top rattled.

My heart shook as well. I’d much rather spend my time with the wild beasts I understood than tend to the cold, callous prince.

Beta Xavier nodded to me. “Let’s return to the other ladies.”

I followed him back to our dormitory, and as we approached, I could hear chatter among the girls about a journey through perilous conditions.

“Ladies!” Beta Xavier intoned to get their attention. “May | have your attention?”

Everyone quieted, and those who had been sitting in the nearby lounge came out into the open space near our section

of the hallway; others were still spilling from their rooms.

“Miss Black has already completed the task assigned by King Sebastian just a short time ago, and she will now be in service to Prince Theo as his personal attendant. I should hope you will all see her as a role model for your behavior and do your best to emulate her admirable characteristics.”

With that, he turned and tipped his head to me. remember how to get to the prince’s chambers?”

I nodded.

“Do you

“Good. Be in the room next to his by the end of the day, and please… before you go… take a shower!” With that, he walked away, leaving me with the rest of the girls.

A few of the young ladies had small smiles on their faces, as if they were congratulating me, but the majority of them looked jealous, their eyes cast down their noses at me or their chins in the air.

“Congratulations!” Brook said, running over to me. She started to wrap her arms around me, but I put a hand out to stop her.

“Thank you, but don’t hug me. I’ve been with the animals, and I smell awful. I wouldn’t want to get the stench on your clothes.”

She laughed but didn’t come any closer as per my request. “You’re so brave, Ciana. The other girls were just discussing how they might go about completing King Sebastian’s assigned task while you were already out there doing it.”

I lost my speech for a moment. So that was why? The king made a contest out of trying to get to the pavilion, DNU Tu jubl happened to already be there.

Why, why, why did I have to go there? I just wanted to slap myself in the face.

“You don’t look so happy,” Brook noted.

Letting out a sigh, I said, “I’ll make do.”

“But Ciana, now that you’re Prince Theo’s attendant, you’ll have more freedom in the castle. That should give you some comfort, even if you’re not particularly interested in becoming the prince’s mate”

Before she could finish or I could comment, a loud, rude voice filtered over Brook’s shoulder. “Well, if it isn’t that nasty bitch who always smells like shit,” Sophia said, coming over with her entourage. “I bet you cheated in some way to get ahead.”

I rolled my eyes at her but held myself back from doing anything else. I’d gotten myself into enough trouble today already.

But she wasn’t finished yet. “You know, with you living so close to the prince now, he’s sure to discover quickly you’re nothing but a slut who tries to sabotage other people. He’ll get rid of you right away.” Her friends chimed in, voicing their agreement.

Fury started to build up within me. I took a few deep breaths and warned her, “I’ll say this only once. Leave me alone!”

Sophia gave some of her followers a look, and those girls walked over to my assigned luggage slot and dumped out all my belongings. Not only that, they then stepped on them.

Meanwhile, Sophia shouted out, “Cheater!” She raised her voice so that the whole room could hear. “Look at her! What a shame she is! I can’t believe I’m sharing the same roof with this ungraceful, despicable whore!”

I stood up and walked toward her as she continued to taunt me. “So what now? Why don’t you tell us how disgusting you…” she paused, and pointed at Brook, “and your bitchy friend”

I narrowed my eyes slightly at her, taking on the look a python might have before he struck. “I will make sure that Prince Theo never even gives you a sideways glance. And you know, in my position, that’s quite possible.”