Chapter 39

NINA.

A few hours after I left Anna's room, I decided to leave my room and take a walk around the palace. As I reached the King's doorpost, I approached closer, intending to knock, but a masculine voice from behind startled me. “The King isn't around….” he said.

I turned to see Beta Sam standing a few feet away from me.

“Is it an urgent matter? He had left with the Supreme Princess, and I'm uncertain when they would return since they needed to have some fun.” he continued.

My chest tightened. I wasn't hallucinating when I thought the King had used me while claiming to be rude to Anna. He stayed with me during that period because he aimed to get rid of the charm I used to fake the mate bond….and now that he succeeded, I am back to nothing to him.

I sniffled and looked up to Beta Sam. “I only wanted to greet him—nothing much.” I bowed to him and hastened my steps down the stairs. He isn't a cheerful type. I think this is the first time we have talked to each other since I came into the