Predatory Marriage (Web Novel)

Chapter 25 – Intruder (2)

It was a unique trait, especially among humans. And when angry, it can invoke a deep fear, instinctive as that of a prey when faced with a roaring beast, when you make eye contact.

Soon her thoughts returned to Blain, and she wondered if he would tell Cerdina what had occurred today. The very thought bothered her.

I dont think hell tell Cerdina, but what if he does? She frets, Will he just leave it be? She worried continuously. Cerdina was not like Blain. He wouldnt just let it go like Blain would. I must figure out a way to get out of this. She thought to herself before a sharp pain ran through her head.

The pain was unbearable, and she quickly downed her drink and stood up with a wince.

“Kindly cancel my schedule for today,” she tells the Countess, “Ill just be in my room, reading the reports,” she said, and the Countess approached her with a worried look.

“Princess-”

“Its alright,” Leah interrupted, and gave her a soft smile, “Im alright.” she reassured, “Truly, its only the strict diet Im on, I just need to rest.”

But Melissa was doubtful of her words. She knew theres more to it than that—Leah was really not well. But she also knew that Leah wouldnt let her help, and so reluctantly, she gave her a short nod before leaving her alone to allow her the rest she needs.

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When the Countess had left, Leah had also instructed the maids still in her room to leave her be, prohibiting them from further entering until tomorrow morning. Once she was alone, she got dressed in her nightgown, before promptly collapsing on the nearby chair.

She didnt think she had enough strength to eat dinner tonight. Besides, she needs to tone down her eating in anticipation of the upcoming conference. Perhaps for dinner, shell only request two slices of apple, as she wanted to rest as soon as she could. She really wanted to be alone for now.

With a sigh, she turned to her window, staring at nothing in particular. She watched the skies turn red as the sun was setting, and perched on her chair, she watched as the daylight ended and darkness descended.