9_ teasing

Serena

Of course, my comment about intimacy was meant as a joke. There is no romantic relationship between Alonzo and me; we are simply good friends. However, I used that joke to tease Killian because I was frustrated with having to follow my father's orders.

As I made my way to my chamber, I couldn't help but express my annoyance. I'm tired of Killian's constant presence! I insisted that I needed to speak to Alonzo privately, and it was important for Killian not to be present due to the confidential nature of our conversation. Although it was just a fabrication on my part.

Before I could enter my room, I encountered Adriana, Alonzo's older sister, walking towards me with a confident sway in her hips. I have never been fond of her; I dislike everything about her, from her hair to her smug smile.

Adriana greeted her brother and gave a slight bow to me. I am well aware that she doesn't genuinely like me, mainly because Killian is my guard. I know she has a fondness for him, despite his obnoxious behavior. However, it is clear that Killian's attention is always focused on me, not because he is interested in me, but because he can't seem to take his eyes off me.

Feeling bored and exasperated, I let out a sigh.

Adriana's behavior infuriated me. She acted like an innocent woman in front of the guy she likes, but what annoyed me the most was Killian's obliviousness to the situation. And to make matters worse, he made eye contact with her.

"The Luna Astrid asked me for help because she knows you need rest. If your body is tired, it can affect your performance. Knowing this little princess is kinda active, you need a lot of rest," Adriana said, tilting her head towards me and mocking me with her smile. I was so close to losing my temper and wanting to strangle her. While I understood the double meaning behind her words, Alonzo must have noticed my clenched fist and quickly grabbed my wrist, pulling me inside the room. As we walked in, I could hear Killian laughing at Adriana's remark.

In frustration, I slammed the door shut. If he wants to be with that girl, fine. They can be together for all I care! Once we were inside my bedroom, Alonzo couldn't help but laugh.

"Are you kidding?" I said angrily, glaring at him with my piercing green eyes, but he continued to giggle like a fool. I was so frustrated that I was on the verge of hitting him.

"If you don't stop, I swear all the anger I have towards your sister will be directed at you," I warned, my voice filled with irritation.

Seeing that I was about to explode, he quickly raised his hands in surrender.

"Okay... okay... Your Highness, I'll stop now," he said, trying to appease me.

Alonzo was my only friend in this kingdom, both within the palace and at school. Not only was he the only person who knew my true identity within the school, but my father had also stationed guards in every classroom to ensure my safety. It was one of the ways my father protected me. The rest of the school believed that the alpha was only concerned about the students' safety, but in reality, the guards were there for me.

Since we were children, Alonzo had been the only one who witnessed my fear when my father locked me in this enormous chamber that felt like a dungeon to me. I understood that my parents loved me and wanted to keep me safe, but sometimes it felt like they went overboard.

Alonzo had always been there for me, bringing laughter into my life and keeping me occupied. On the other hand, Killian seemed to hurt me with his cutting words every time. Alonzo understood the difficulties I faced as a child, and I was grateful that I had already moved past any romantic feelings I may have had for him. We had been close since we met in first grade, and he knew me inside out. Perhaps that's why my parents chose him to be my fiancé, even though they were aware that I would eventually meet my true mate.

As I recalled the reason why I had brought Alonzo to my room, my scowl deepened. He looked at me with an amused expression.

"Why didn't you protest earlier?" he asked, his amusement evident in his voice.

I gritted my teeth in frustration as he continued to giggle.

"Protest? For what reason?" he asked innocently, which only fueled my anger. Without hesitation, I struck him.

"Oh, I was just joking, of course. I remember now, you didn't object, so I assumed you were okay with it too," he said, trying to backtrack.

I took a deep breath, trying to calm my nerves. I was on the verge of losing my patience, and if I hadn't paused for a moment, I could have sworn I would have done something drastic to this man.

"As you know, Alonzo, we were just friends, and who knows, maybe one day we'll both meet our respective mates!" I pondered aloud, wondering what would happen if that were to occur.

Letting out a sigh, I flopped onto my bed, feeling the weight of the situation.

Alonzo joined me on the bed, leaning against me.

"Don't tell me you still hold onto the hope that Killian will be your mate," he teased, tickling my waist, knowing full well that it was the most sensitive part of my body. He knew me inside and out, after all.

"Stop it, Alonzo. I've never entertained that thought," I replied firmly.

"As far as I know, Killian is already twenty-seven years old, and I haven't heard any news of him finding his mate. Perhaps his mate is still too young? Is that what you're thinking?" Alonzo asked, a mischievous glint in his eyes.

Anticipating his next words, I quickly covered Alonzo's mouth, knowing exactly what was about to come out of his inappropriate mouth.

“Mmmmmm”

Alonzo attempted to speak, his muffled chuckles escaping from beneath my hands. Knowing that he could easily remove my hands, I straddled his stomach, trying to maintain control of the situation.

He continued to laugh, his hand resting on top of mine, not making any attempt to pull it away. His teasing and tickling persisted, despite my efforts to stop him.

"Stop it, Alonzo. I don't want to hear it!" I pleaded, my voice filled with frustration.

Suddenly, Killian's booming voice echoed through the room, causing me to freeze. Unfortunately, I couldn't see his reaction as the door was behind me.

Alonzo lifted his body slightly, while I remained on top of him, feeling a sense of unease wash over me.

As I caught sight of Killian's blade aimed at Alonzo's neck, my heart skipped a beat. I swallowed nervously, realizing the gravity of the situation.

"If you don't release Serena, this sword will find its way into yo

ur neck," Killian warned, his voice filled with a dangerous undertone.