Fated Reborn: The Wolf King's Bride novel Chapter 38

Chapter 38

Nyssa pov

I hadn’t slept a wink all night.

The king’s words kept replaying in my mind like a haunting echo, keeping me wide awake. Now, with the sun risen and my eyes staring blankly at the ceiling, I heard his voice for what felt like the hundredth time.

“Two choices. The pain of rejection is severe, and you will lose your life to it- just from the pain alone. So you can either be rejected when the three days are up… or let me end you the easier way. It would be quick and painless.”

I frowned, my eyes narrowing at the ceiling as I repeated his words under my breath.

“A potion that would make me sleep and never wake up.”

I sighed, running a hand through my hair in frustration.

What the hell was going through that man’s mind to suggest something like that? Either way, death was certain, but he had the nerve to call it a choice.

Clicking my tongue, I sat up in bed, my messy hair falling across my face. Brushing the strands away from my neck, I reached out and gently touched the spot where his teeth had almost sunk in yesterday.

My face flushed a deep shade of red as I recalled our close proximity last night- how he had almost marked me. But that wasn’t what I should be thinking about right now.

After the king said those things, I’d asked him for time to think. I could still picture the casual nod he gave before walking away, not even sparing me a final glance. That had stung more than I cared to admit.

I shook my head, stretched lazily, and yawned, reaching to toss the blanket off. But a knock on the door froze me mid- motion. My gaze shifted to the door.

“Come in,” I called, already knowing it was Serene.

The door creaked open and Serene entered, carrying a tray of orange juice. She shut the door behind her and walked closer, her expression grim. I immediately knew she’d heard the news about Kieran and Aria. By now, perhaps everyone had.

“Good morning, Serene,” I greeted her cheerfully, offering a smile as she placed the tray gently on the bed in front of me.

I picked up the glass of juice and noticed the way her frown deepened at my cheerful tone, but she said nothing. She simply stood there and watched as I drank. When I was done, I let out a satisfied hum, wiping my lips with the sleeve of my dress.

Then I looked up at her again, this time with excitement.

“Happy birthday, Serene. I ordered something for you- it’s from another pack, so it hasn’t arrived yet. But it’ll be here by afternoon, don’t worry.”

Her frown deepened, and she opened her mouth like she wanted to speak, but instead, she just sighed and lowered her head respectfully.

“Miss, I saw Sir Cassian this morning. He asked me to give you a message. Would you like to hear it?”

I raised a brow at that, curious. Remembering the look on his face yesterday, the urgency in his eyes- I gave her a small

nod.

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Serene lifted her head. “Sir Cassian said… whatever the king did yesterday, you should forgive him. He was drunk, and he doesn’t act like himself when he’s been drinking.”

I blinked, stunned. But then, as I recalled Darius’s strange behavior, her words began to make sense.

“How much did he drink to act like that?” I muttered, frowning.

Serene’s expression shifted at my confusion. She blinked, then leaned in slightly, her voice tinged with surprise.

“Oh… you don’t know, miss?”

I furrowed my brows. “Know what?”

She glanced around and lowered her voice, as though sharing a secret.

“The king can do almost anything but liquor is the one thing he can’t handle. Everyone in the world knows this. He’s powerful, but when it comes to drinking… he is barely himself”

I tilted my head at her words and slowly began nodding. Well, that explained why he did all that yesterday, I guess.

“I see… Anyway, what’s for breakfast? Is Father around? I’d like to eat with him today and you should join us,” I said as I tossed the blanket off and stood up, stretching through a tired yawn, trying to shake off the stiffness from tossing and turning all night.

Serene didn’t speak at first, but I caught the disappointed glint in her eyes, the same look she’d been giving me lately, for reasons I still couldn’t quite figure out. Still, she answered in her usual composed tone.

“The Alpha is downstairs. He’s waiting for you, Miss.”

I nodded and stepped closer to her, reaching up to gently cup her cheeks, lifting her face so she had no choice but to look at

1. me.

Her

eyes

widened, caught off guard, and I grinned before pinching both cheeks playfully, making her blink in surprise.

“M–Miss, what are you doing?” she asked, clearly flustered.

Without replying, I released her cheeks and leaned in to wrap her in a hug. She stiffened under my touch.

“You really need to stop looking at me like that, Serene,” I murmured. “I promise you, I’m fine. So don’t worry about me, okay?”

“I–I wasn’t looking at you-”

Before she could finish, I leaned back with a gentle smile and cut her off.

“So, how about you go put on one of those pretty dresses we bought yesterday, and let’s eat breakfast together? I’ll bathe and dress myself.”

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