Mated To The Cruel Prince
Chapter 549: Kill Issac —2

Chapter 549: Kill Issac —2

"He’s my mate!" Maxi’s anguished scream pierced the air just as the deadly projectile hovered mere seconds away from piercing Issac’s chest.

"He’s my mate..." Maxi echoed carefully, her voice firm and resolute, repeating the words in case Aldric hadn’t heard her the first time.

Now, the spear hung suspended in the air, frozen in its trajectory, thanks to Aldric’s sheer force of will. His body was rigid, his feet firmly planted on the ground as he held the deadly weapon back just in time, his expression wrought with conflict and turmoil.

Issac’s nerves coiled tightly within him, his entire being paralyzed with fear. He dared to glance down, only to find the tip of the spear hovering dangerously close to his chest, pressing against his skin with a menacing presence. A small bead of blood welled up where the point had punctured his flesh, serving as a stark reminder of the potential deadly consequences had Aldric not hesitated at the last moment.

Damn it.

Maxi’s warning hadn’t been an exaggeration. Aldric had indeed intended to kill him. Despite the comparatively brief time spent with Aldric compared to the years alongside Maxi, Issac had believed they had formed some sort of bond. Yet, the reality now seemed grimly clear: the prince harbored no such sentiment. The realization struck him like a blow to the chest, leaving him reeling with a mix of betrayal and hurt. Why did it hurt so much to know that Aldric truly wished him dead?

At Aldric’s command, the spear of ice fell to the ground and shattered into a million pieces, the shards sparkling like diamonds in the morning light filtering through the window. The room fell silent, save for the sound of their labored breaths and the weight of the revelation hanging heavily in the air.

"No, no, you’re lying..." Aldric’s voice wavered, his head shaking as if to dispel whatever magical suggestion Maxi had used to implant such a notion in his mind. Anger and confusion warred in his expression. "That’s impossible!"

"And yet you expect me to believe that you and Islinda are mates, a mere human," Maxi hissed, her fury palpable as she bristled at Aldric’s dismissal of the bond between her and Issac.

Aldric’s growl reverberated through the room, a warning laced with suspicion. "That is if you’re not trying to manipulate me into believing such so that I can let him go," he retorted, his tone tinged with distrust. He was not foolish enough to fall for Maxi’s wiles.

"Then get into my head and I’ll show you everything that you need to know," Maxi shot back, her voice steady and resolute.

"What?" Aldric’s confusion was palpable, his brow furrowing in disbelief at Maxi’s unexpected offer.

"You need evidence that I’m not manipulating you, don’t you? Since you never trust anybody, why don’t you see for yourself in my head," Maxi challenged, her tone defiant. She lifted a brow, a daring glint in her eyes. "Or are you scared of what you might discover?" Her taunt hung in the air, a direct challenge to Aldric’s pride and power.

Aldric scowled at her, his anger simmering beneath the surface, but his resolve remained unyielding. Despite his irritation at Maxi’s audacity, his gaze was filled with grim determination.

"Brace yourself because this is going to hurt," he warned, his voice dripping with menace as he prepared to delve into Maxi’s mind, ready to uncover the truth behind her words.

Maxi barely had time to react before Aldric seized her face in his hands, his touch rough and invasive as he forcefully delved into her mind

"Maxi!" Issac’s voice echoed through the room, his concern evident despite the muffling effects of the frost sealing his mouth shut

A wretched scream tore from Maxi’s throat, the overwhelming agony coursing through her. Tears streamed down her cheeks as the invasive intrusion felt like a hot knife slicing through her consciousness, leaving behind a trail of searing pain.

Her eyes glazed over, their usual spark extinguished, as Aldric loomed over her, his own eyes tightly shut in concentration as he delved deeper into her mind, determined to uncover the truth hidden within her thoughts.

Aldric could have chosen to be gentle, but Maxi’s biting words had stirred something primal within him, igniting a desire for retribution. Despite a twinge of guilt gnawing at his conscience, he couldn’t shake the impulse to make her suffer. This was his first time delving into her mind, and he couldn’t help but feel a pang of regret at the invasion of her thoughts. Yet, his resolve remained steadfast; there was no room for hesitation now.

He would have never doubted Maxi in the first place. Aldric couldn’t deny the undeniable synergy they had once shared, like the well-oiled gears of a carriage, until Issac had disrupted their harmony and sowed seeds of doubt within his mind.

As Aldric navigated through the labyrinth of Maxi’s memories, he couldn’t help but marvel at her resilience. Despite the chaos of emotions swirling within her, she managed to push the memories he sought to the forefront of her mind, a testament to her cunning and strength. It left Aldric oddly impressed, even amidst his simmering anger, and spared him the time and effort of rummaging through her thoughts aimlessly.

As Aldric delved deeper into Maxi’s memories, he was unprepared for the jolt of shock that surged through him when he witnessed the scene of Maxi and Issac realizing their bond as mates at Oma’s place. It unfolded before his eyes like a vivid, immersive spectacle, each detail etched into his mind with startling clarity.

But it wasn’t just a mere observation; Maxi’s emotions, raw and unfiltered, flooded Aldric’s senses, engulfing him in a whirlwind of conflicting feelings.

Whether intentionally or not, Aldric got a front view of the intimate moment between her and Issac, which was no wonder he snapped back to reality, his face filled with disgust and glaring at his once close friend.

Whether intentional or not, Maxi’s memories offered Aldric a front-row seat to the intimate moment shared between her and Issac. As the scene played out before him, Aldric felt a surge of revulsion wash over him, his features contorting with disgust as he watched his once close friend in the throes of intimacy with another.

The sheer intimacy of the moment left him reeling, his once steadfast composure shattered in an instant. It was no wonder he let go of her face in a flash, snapping back to reality, his face contorted with disgust as he glared at his once-close friend.

"You did that on purpose, didn’t you?" Aldric accused, his voice a mixture of anger and disgust, still reeling from the intimacy he had witnessed. He had always regarded Maxi as a member of his family, a sister of sorts, and now, he knew he could never unsee what had transpired.

Maxi’s response was nonchalant, almost dismissive. "You went roaming into my mind; you should have been prepared for the worst," she retorted, her tone unapologetic. "Be grateful I didn’t show eons of it considering how long I’ve lived."

Aldric stared at her in disbelief. He had always known Maxi to be fierce and shameless, but he had never imagined himself on the receiving end of her audacity until now.

The tension in the room was palpable as Aldric and Maxi exchanged heated looks, their animosity crackling in the air like static electricity.

"This doesn’t change anything," Aldric said

"Touch a hair on Issac and you would regret it," she threatened, her tone icy and resolute. "Trust me, Aldric, you do not want to make an enemy of me, considering I know all of your secrets." It was a gamble, but Maxi was willing to play dirty if it meant protecting herself and Issac.

Aldric’s eyes glittered with dark intent. "This is not the end of this," he vowed, his words carrying a weight of foreboding. "Unfortunately, I have a mate to retrieve, and I hope you both make yourselves comfortable in the meantime."

Minutes later, Maxi and Issac found themselves shackled in the same cell where Aldric had been moments before. As the reality of their predicament sank in, Maxi let out a frustrated sigh, her exasperation evident in the weary slump of her shoulders.

"I knew he was petty, but I didn’t realize it was to this extent," Maxi muttered, her frustration simmering just beneath the surface.

Issac offered a small shrug, a faint glimmer of optimism in his eyes. "On the bright side, we’re alive and together, right?"