Mated To The Cruel Prince
Chapter 405: Confess The Truth

Chapter 405: Confess The Truth

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"W—what?" Valerie stammered, his eyes wide with disbelief. He gawked at Islinda like a moron, unable to fathom what he had just heard.

"You heard me right, Valerie." Islinda sighed, looking away. She didn’t appreciate the pained expression on his face because it cut right through her. But this was something she should have done a while ago.

"I —I didn’t... No, I mean..." Valerie struggled to utter a comprehensive word. His right hand trembled, and he quickly clasped it with his left one to steady himself. He couldn’t let her see him this vulnerable.

He finally said, "I don’t understand."

"What’s not to understand?" Islinda responded without looking at him. "I should have done this a while ago, probably that day you denied our relationship —"

"I was trying to protect you!" He shouted, his expression darkened like a storm.

The ferocity in his eyes scared Islinda, considering this was the first time she was breaking up with a Fae, and she had no experience in the dating department. Was he going to hurt her? The thought did cross her mind until she felt the gemstone and the fear ebbed.

Islinda told him, "You cannot deny it, Valerie. This relationship ended the moment you returned to the Fae realm to take up your princely roles. There are just too many lies and obstacles between us. And I know you know deep down that our relationship ended too."

"No, no, no...." Valerie shook his head, his expression hardening. He sneered, eyes full of burning hatred, "This is because of Aldric, isn’t it? What did he tell you about me? He has gotten into your head and filled you with rubbish."

"No, Valerie, you’re not even listening to me...!"

He cut her off sarcastically, "Of course, it’s him." His eyes flared with consuming anger, "Did he make you a deal you cannot refuse as long as you end things with me?"

"By the gods," Islinda groaned into her palm. She sighed, rubbing her face. Had she known this conversation would turn out this way, she wouldn’t have given him the chance to talk in the first place. She wanted them to talk like mature people, not fight like children.

Valerie continued, "I warned you about him, Islinda. I warned you back then in the human realm about my brother you should avoid at all costs. It’s my fault anyway; this is what I was working hard to avoid and yet it happened." He looked at her hopefully, reaching for her hand and placing it in his, saying, "But don’t worry, I’ll resolve this. I will turn things back the way they were."

Islinda felt a tight feeling in her chest, especially as she saw the trust in Valerie’s eyes. Couldn’t he understand that she was not worth it? Valerie deserved happiness, but not with her. She was a confused human, dealing with Aldric and his alter ego, and adding him to the mix was too much.

"You know what? I’m done with this." Islinda stood up abruptly, running her hand through her hair. She had come outside to breathe, but Valerie’s presence had once again sucked the air away.

"No, don’t go," Valerie grabbed her arm.

She stared down at the gesture and then back at his face, saying coldly, "Let go, Valerie."

"No, I won’t, Islinda. I know that you are scared and confused, and I’m not going to let Aldric win. If he thinks that he can ruin my relationship just because of what happened with Tatiano —"

"I slept with Aldric!" Islinda screamed in an outburst.

Islinda could feel the change, the static in the air. At first, Valerie seemed to not get it, already opening his mouth to dispute her words, only for it to dawn on him. His eyes widened as large as the moon she was used to seeing whenever she laid outside in the village. Then shock came, and he involuntarily let go of her hand, stumbling a step back.

And then came the anger, followed by betrayal. Islinda knew the anger was directed at her, but the betrayal? He looked at her with accusation in his eyes. Finally, understanding and acceptance followed. But that quickly? Islinda had no idea how his mind worked.

Islinda threw her hands up, saying apologetically, "I’m sorry, Valerie, but it’s truly over for us."

She turned to leave, only for Valerie to grab her arm.

"What now?!" Islinda shouted, vexed.

"It’s not over between us," Valerie declared with authority.

"W— what?" It was her turn to be stunned.

Valerie explained, "Everyone makes mistakes...." He licked his lips, deep in thought. "You’re human, and your kind finds us irresistible. Our beauty fools the eyes, and as predators, it’s one of our many hunting mechanisms. I left you with Aldric all by yourself, and it’s no wonder you fell for his charm. Your heart wavered, and it’s alright; I forgive you."

Islinda’s jaw nearly dropped to the ground. How could he forgive her just like that? Not that they were technically still together when she slept with, precisely Eli — Valerie doesn’t need to know that. However, it wasn’t just mere attraction between them. Islinda could feel this insane pull between them, the same way she was beginning to gravitate towards Aldric. Except she had to fight that one.

However, whether he forgave her or not, Valerie already had a fiancée. And she was trying to protect him too from Aldric. The further involved they were, the more incentive for Aldric to use her as leverage against him. Not to mention Queen Maeve. By the gods, this was so messed up. It was as if the entire universe was against them. Except Valerie didn’t understand that.

"Valerie, you still don’t understand —"

"He seduced you, didn’t he?"

Islinda licked her lips out of nervousness. She said, "Yes, he did seduce me at first but —"

"Then you need not worry about it. That is what Aldric is good at, seducing people for his selfish purposes. He doesn’t care about your feelings or the consequences. All that matters to him is that he gets to me. You once committed a mistake...." He attempted to pull her closer, "I’m sure it would not happen again."

He was not listening.

He was not listening to her.

Valerie was not listening at all.

"I slept with him and I enjoyed it! Islinda finally exploded and felt a lot better.

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"Look away," the voice echoed in her head.

Amayah knew she shouldn’t peep, but then, a flash of those well-packed muscles entranced her. Her throat suddenly felt dry, and saliva gathered in her mouth like a dog salivating over food. If "he" was a delicacy, then this one was steamy and delicious.

He had his back turned to her while he bathed, and she marveled at the smooth skin stretched over solid muscle. Her gaze quickly captured the ripple of those muscles each time he scooped water over his body.

This wasn’t just spying; Amayah felt like a pervert.

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Amayah wasn’t a pervert, but she sure became one after spying on a very handsome man while he bathed. In her defense, she didn’t see his nakedness, just his back. His beautiful back. Unfortunately, the handsome man turned out to be a king, not just any other king, but the villain king of the kingdom of Emberfall.

Unfortunately, karma catches up with Amayah because King Alaric demands she takes responsibility for him. He goes as far as kidnapping her to keep her as his bride.

Despite successfully escaping, Amara soon discovers that the king is no benevolent ruler; he is a malevolent figure who has even taken the life of his own queen. Now, for reasons known only to him, he relentlessly pursues Amayah.

While she contemplates hiding, the stark reality sets in—the kingdom is under his control, and he will spare no effort to find her. What started as a daring gambit now unfolds into a perilous game, one that the king is determined to see through to its ominous end.