Predatory Marriage (Web Novel)

Chapter 65 – Plans of Rebuttal (1)

Leah knew that she should have prevented Ishakan from continuing. His words were pointless, and in this situation, politics and love combined would only lead to one thing—disaster.

Neither of them could find the proper words to say. It was a tug of war. The delicate line could be crossed at any time, but neither was willing to let go of the rope.

Even if he sounded implausible, some parts of her wanted to believe him. She wanted so bad to place her trust in Ishakan.

However, she only felt ridiculous. How could she possibly trust the enemy of her country? Their goals were clashing against each other, and their hearts divided for their own people. On one hand, Ishakan was the most powerful king of the Kurkans, whilst on the other, Leah was all but a helpless princess, trying her best to save her country.

She was a fool. Every time she was with him, she always became like this. Her normal reasoning and logic vanished in front of him, replaced with the temptation and emotional impulses.

To do what her heart desired was what she wanted the most—to wear the beautiful purple silk dress Ishakan had gifted her, to enjoy her meal in peace at the luncheon in an amicable atmosphere.

She desired to claim the glory of her contributions, wished for people to recognize that it was her who strives to abolish slavery and not the crown prince.

Such simple desires that Leah had been repressing because of the etiquette and discipline she had to abide by.

Ever since she had met him, Ishakan had only been inciting the rebel in her. The unkindled feelings that should have passed without a spark turned into huge flames.

It was hard to withstand the burning urge to let herself go, to sate those innermost feelings and unbridled desires.

Ishakan was the fuel, powerful enough to cause the spark to erupt into a blaze, against her wishes.

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When Countess Melissa heard what had happened at the palace, she became immensely upset, for Leahs sake. The situation regarding the purple silk dress especially, made her extremely troubled. Such a gorgeous and delicate dress, that money could not buy, was stolen and ruined before Leah could even touch it.

Melissa wanted to immediately find out the culprit, but the princess pacified her first.

“I have my reason as to why I told you about this. I wanted to get over this issue.”

“But, princess…!”