The Devil's Cursed Witch novel Chapter 229

Chapter 229 [Bonus chapter] Invitation For The Festival

Ember’s gaze was only on Draven. Just as they reached each other, her senses were suddenly brought back to reality when she heard the man next to her mate speak while bowing to her.

“Etorn from the White Tiger Clan greets His Majesty’s mate.”

“Uhm, nice to meet you, Sir Etorn.”

Ember didn’t know how to respond so she simply offered a light courteous smile. She subtly glanced at Draven, silently asking if her response was proper, but the King had no change in his expression. His gaze was simply fixed at his mate.

The man with white hair, despite looking to be in his mid-thirties, straightened his bulky body. He was wearing clothes made of animal hide with a pattern of black long patches on wide cloth which resembled white tigers’ appearance- an opened front waistcoat, a knee-length long skirt which was secured with a leather belt and boots.

“I am honoured to be in your presence. I came here to invite His Majesty and you to attend the festival in our clan’s city. His Majesty was saying that the decision is yours to make, that was why I sought your audience, my lady. I believe you will enjoy it.”

Ember didn’t know what to say and moved her gaze towards Draven once more. She wondered if what the man said was true, that the decision was hers to make.

Understanding what her gaze meant, Draven spoke, “If you wish to go, I can take you there.”

For a moment, Ember felt she heard it wrong but then got back to her senses. “I wish to go!”

Draven nodded and then looked at Etorn. “We will be there.”

“Thank you, Your Majesty. The elders will be pleased and honored to receive you. I will take my leave then to bring back the good news.” The white-haired man bowed to both of them before leaving.

Draven looked at Ember. “We will leave at noon.”

Ember nodded and Draven turned to leave, but she stopped him. “Your Majesty, wait!”

Her mate silently gazed at her, waiting for her to speak.

She let out a shaky breath as she looked up. “Thank you for giving my jade pendant back to me.”

“Don’t lose it again,” was all he said.

“I won’t.”

Awkward silence enveloped the two. It was Draven who broke the silence.

“Anything else?”

As he asked, she felt caught off guard and quickly shook her head. Only then did Draven turn around to leave.

Ember sighed in relief. Though brief, she confirmed once more how hard it was to communicate with the King. She understood the reason why he refused to stay close to her, but she could not help but wonder if it was all right for their conversations to remain stiff and awkward like this.

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As soon as they returned to Ember’s chamber, Clio and Reya hurried towards her wardrobe, excited to prepare Ember for her first outing with the King.

“There is no need to hurry. We still have hours till noon–“

“No, Miss! Not ‘we still have’. It’s ‘we only have’! We need to make you look lovelier than usual!”

“Yes, please let us dress you well. Your outfit must be comfortable yet pretty since it will be your first time being seen in public with His Majesty.”

The two elves continued to match the clothes inside her side chamber, arguing and giggling as they paired the dresses with the different boots inside the shelves. Ember simply watched them since they looked like they were enjoying themselves.