Unwanted Mate Of The Lycan Kings (by jessica hall) novel Chapter 70

Regan, still reeling from his actions, looks at me with newfound confusion and curiosity. The anger that had consumed him moments before has vanished, replaced by something I can’t decipher. I can feel the intensity of his stare as he tries to process what he’s seeing.

Regan’s confusion only grows, but before he can say anything, his father snarls, his gaze fixed on me. He believes I’m the witch who cursed his sons, and his anger is palpable. With blindingly fast movement, he steps toward me and roughly tears off the rest of my shirt, revealing the runes that run down my arms as well.

King Theron staggers back, his face twisted with hatred. “Witch,” he sneers, his eyes burning with hatred. He turns to the guards who had accompanied him into the basement. “Kill her!” he orders, his voice filled with venom and I gasp, my eyes desperately turning to Regan.

The guards, their expressions a mix of fear and determination, advance on me. My heart races, and I try to back away, but there’s nowhere to run. Just when I think my fate is sealed, Regan steps in front of me, blocking the guard's path, and Zeke rips me back against him, finally finding the strength to sit up.

“No one fucking touches her,” he growls, his voice booming loudly, the threat behind his words clear. Peering up at Regan, there’s a fire in his eyes, a fierce determination to protect me despite the confusion he’s feeling. Gnash also growls, dropping his head and baring his teeth, daring them to come closer.

The guards hesitated, glancing at one another uncertainly. They know that defying the king’s orders is treason, but they also know that crossing Regan would be a grave mistake. They’re caught between loyalty to their king and fear of Regan’s wrath.

King Theron’s face turns an ugly shade of red as he realizes Regan is defying him. “You would protect this... this witch?” he snarls, his voice dripping with venom.

Regan stands his ground, his eyes never leaving his father’s. “She’s not the one who cursed us, Father. And I won’t let you hurt her. Not like you did, Litha!”

As tension fills the room, I can’t help but feel a mixture of fear and gratitude toward Regan. He’s risking everything to protect me, even though he doesn’t fully understand the truth behind the runes that cover me.

The standoff between Regan and King Theron seems to last an eternity. The air is thick with tension and uncertainty. The guards shift uneasily, clearly unsure of how to proceed. They can sense that they're standing on a precipice, and one wrong move could tip the balance and send them all spiraling into chaos.

Regan refuses to back down, his jaw clenched and his eyes locked on his father's.

Zeke, still holding onto me, doesn't seem to care about the conflict around him, yet his grip on me never wavers.

The mysterious man who entered with King Theron, who had been silent until now, speaks up. "Your Majesty," he says cautiously, "Perhaps we should discuss this matter privately before making any rash decisions."

King Theron hesitates for a moment, and his eyes flick between Regan and the stranger. The tension in the room is palpable, but it's clear that Theron knows he needs to tread carefully. If he pushes Regan too far, he knows he won't be able to stop him from killing his guards.

Finally, Theron nods, his eyes narrowing. "Just like Litha, she has you brainwashed!" King Theron screams at his son. His face contorted with rage. The accusation hangs heavy in the air, and Regan's expression darkens further.

"She's a witch!" Theron screams at him.

"I don't care!"

"It's her kind that is responsible for the curse! And you dare go against me to defend one!"

"She's not responsible for the curse, Father. You are!" Regan booms, taking a threatening step forward. The guards surround the king and step back... Regan's words hang in the air, tension mounting when he speaks again.

"Isn't that right, Father?" My brows furrow, and I glance at Regan and then King Theron, who clenches his jaw.

"Is that why you hate witches, Father? Because they can see through your bullshit? Because Litha sold you out? That war was never a means of revenge on my grandfather. You wanted to shut her up!"