What I felt for the candlelight dinner was different, I was angry and delighted because King Edward was right. He only saved me from the disgusting marriage I was about to enter, and it seemed he was such a blessing in disguise. I didn't know the story behind his misunderstanding with Alpha James but I was glad they had.What King Edward did for my sake was I benefited the most. It seemed he used me to get revenge against Alpha James and I didn't mind being manipulated so I could have the vengeance I had been waiting for. The thought I was in my destructive set made me eager to fully do my best to make them pay, to make them regret what they had done against me.My eyes flickered as I took the knife, and cut the meat elegantly like what I was taught with. I pursed my lips before I chewed it without breaking my eye contact with King Edward.His eyes became fierce like he didn't expect me would do it to him. He might be thinking I was attempting to seduce him tonight but I wasn't. My th
They were all speechless so I laughed hard to make them see I wasn't affected by their brutal words for me. The truth was I realized I was only ruining my peace of mind if I would let them affect my mind. “You will regret what you've done to us, Ashianna. I don't bother to fight with you because, after all, it's you who stupidly saved me.” Sarah commented, and I nodded my head because she was right. I let Alice get mad at me because of doing the right thing, and that was to help her because she needed it.“You don't need to act grateful because we both know you aren't. It's better if you start doing whatever you can because I will never think twice about winning this contest. Sarah, I don't regret helping you that night but you're living proof you don't deserve my kindness.” I muttered between my breath, my eyes turned pierced and filled with resentment towards her. She was stunned by what I had said before she glared at me like she didn't like what she had heard.“You're dumb to h
Her eyes widened in disbelief, glared at me when she finally processed what I said to her. Sarah stepped closer to us, trying to eavesdrop on what we were trying to talk about. Lady Maureen gasped before her breathing turned heavy like she relaxed herself from attacking me.“You're such a bitch, Ashianna. Did you think I'm stupid not to know what you're planning? You are only stupid, and you let yourself be exposed.” Lady Maureen uttered with resentment. My eyes flickered, gave her a petty look before my lips pursed like I was confused because of what she had been pointing at me.“What are you talking about, Lady Maureen? I can't understand why you keep accusing me of the things I have never done.” I whispered those words, making her trigger like she couldn't hide her anger towards me anymore.“Y-You...” she almost choked, spat out blood before I stepped back away from her, and grinned at her. “Lady Maureen, you know how the court's process, the suspect needs to be proven guilty but
Hearing what King Edward had said made me want to cry because even though we didn't have any emotion or romantic bond he kept making me feel I was important to him. However, I was the one who thought I didn't deserve to be treated that way especially when he kept spoiling me, and didn't bother to correct me whenever I was fighting with his other women. I couldn't understand why King Edward had been doing this but I didn't dare to ask because I didn't want to feel disappointed with whatever his answer was.“King Edward, I don't think I deserve to get the throne because I'm such an unfortunate child. I don't even know everything because I don't study. I'm illiterate.” I spoke in a hoarse tone but he only laughed at me like I was only lying at him. “I'm scared because you claimed you're illiterate but you can make everything possible then what will happen if you're literate? Ashianna, you need to always prevent belittling yourself. You must believe in yourself because the first supporte
Ashra was taken aback by how I reacted to her. She seemed to dislike the idea I had the boldness to fight with her unlike how scared I was whenever she was about to hit me. I was ashamed to admit but I had a bully sister who would ensure I would be living in hell even though I didn't do anything wrong to her. Despite the attempt to be close to her, Ashra didn't give me the chance to prove I deserved to be her sister even though I didn't need to prove anything to her. “You can't hide the fear you've been having in your body, Ashianna. I know you well. Did you forget how I make your life miserable? It's you who killed my mother.” she said with disgust. My eyes flickered at the thought she had been blaming me until now. I felt the pang in my chest but I removed that feeling because I wasn't the reason why our mother got killed. My mother wanted me to escape the punishment of what Ashra had been doing to me, which led us to go to the festival. She was the reason, and she was trying to t
“What's happening here? Gunner, how dare you talk to my wife like that? You don't have the right to humiliate her because she only wants to join the contest. Every family needs to have a woman who will represent them. My wife is representing the Shears family.” It was Alpha James who broke the silence after Gunner spoke some hurtful words against Ashra. Gunner clenched his teeth, he might be slowly losing his patience for kept explaining he had the authority to react that way. Sarah stepped closer, her eyes were bloodshot when she slapped Ashra on her face. I was stunned, by what Ashra looked like. Alpha James didn't bother to shield Ashra, protect her as the loving man she had.“The contest might be starting right now if you don't pay the woman with your cheap ring. You're here to fight with us and not to torment your sister. She's a concubine here and even though I don't like Ashianna, I don't tolerate your actions toward her and Gunner. Do you want me to ask my father to remove y
Ava complained, accusing me of cheating on her even though it was obvious she was taken aback by my sudden attack. She couldn't accept the fact, that she lost against me, the woman she always belittled whenever she had a chance with.I wanted to laugh at her misery but I prevented myself because I didn't want to be miserable for laughing at her. I saw how she cried in humiliation as her father rushed towards her and gave her a painful slap on her face.I was stunned by how her father treated her, and I felt terrible for her to even though she always bullied me whenever she got the chance. Her father dragged her away from the arena and accused her of humiliating her in front of his companions.“Ava is pitiful. That's the reason why she's desperate to win. She knows her father will act nasty on her.”“Yeah, I always remember how she got slapped when the last contest. It seems she doesn't think Ashianna can do better. She must be thankful Ashianna doesn't bother to push some punches on h
Joanne was bubbly but severe, and she was avoided by the other concubines when she got the chance to sit with us. She seemed upset, but she managed to smile at me to avoid some misunderstanding while they were waiting for the contest to start.Lady Maureen didn't bother to hide how she disliked Joanne for being barbaric, while Sarah was still stoic. Joanne's face flushed in humiliation; she cleared her throat before she laughed nervously.“Did they think I'm an animal? I can't understand why they are looking at me like I don't have the reasons to stay on the bench.” She whispered in my ear, and I couldn't stop myself from feeling bad for her. I hoped I had an answer for her because I knew how it felt to be embarrassed, even though she didn't do anything wrong against them.“You are beautiful. The truth is, I like your tattoos. Where did you get it?” I asked, hoping she wouldn't be attentive to the other concubines. I was sure they were trying to provoke her so she wouldn't be part of