I don't want to be loved (Book II)

Chapter 198: The Truth

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Roseanne's hands were freed thanks to the King's orders and the guards left the room.

Roseanne growled while she rubbed her pained wrists. When her eyes finally grew accustomed to the light in the room, she could properly see the man sitting in front of her.

He was handsome, like a pleasant view for her eyes or a delicious majestic-tasting candy. His black hair was shining, moving like glass blades in a meadow by the wind. His beautiful purple eyes shone as though a jeweler had carved the most precious stones and put them inside his eyes. But more than anything else, he had an elegant aura that exuded around him.

She had desired this man from the first moment she'd seen him, and wanted his gaze exclusively on her, not that silver-haired woman. She liked his smile, which should only belong to her. Roseanne had lots of ambition, but she'd never wanted somebody as much as him in all her life. Perhaps this was also part of destiny. If not, then, why did she so desperately want this man, a man she'd never even spoken to before?

"...I've wanted to meet you for a long time, Your Majesty". She said timidly. There was a slight tremble in her voice.

The king's lips curved up, slowly. Roseanne gathered her courage and approached Jungkook, carefully placing her hand on his knee. She looked at him with an innocent expression and the most captivating gaze she could put on.

Every time she did this, men around her would bow down to her. Be it either lust or human interest, it never failed her. This man would also fall for her. Besides, his relationship with her step-sister, the Queen, was ruined. She was sure Jungkook wanted the pleasure she could give him. This would be her chance to steal his heart.

"Am I not more beautiful than my sister?"

The Lalisa she knew was an egocentric woman. She knew many women like her, who cared only about themselves and didn't mind letting the others unsatisfied. Women like them could never console a man. Their presence wore down anyone around them, which made their partners seek pleasure elsewhere.

"I can console your heart, Your Majesty".

Roseanne slowly rubbed his thigh, lovingly. A few moments later, Jungkook reacted, making Roseanne smile. Jungkook big hand moved and reached for the top of Roseanne's head.

However, Roseanne's expectations soon died down.

"Ahhh!!"

It was painful. She felt so much pain in her scalp. Death was calling to her. Jungkook didn't caress her head, like she thought he would, but violently yanked her hair out.

"It seems like you haven't changed at all" Jungkook's icy voice resounded.

Roseanne frowned with pain and looked at Jungkook with tears falling down the corner of her eyes. She was confused, but when their eyes met, she was frozen. She could feel a bloodthirsty beast's gaze seeking to appease his hunger with her blood. She felt hatred and fury in his purple eyes.

Roseanne shivered, scared.

"What do you mean..."

Jungkook looked at her with eyes filled with contempt. The tragic events from his past life popped in his mind, filling his heart with shadows.

That red-haired woman had opened his office's door and sprang towards him enthusiastically. She was willing to do anything to tempt her step-sister's husband, Jungkook.

"Your Majesty, you don't know how happy I am that you've summoned me of all people!"

She run to his arms, her eyes red and wet due to her tears. After hearing that her father and Count Clovis were secretly meeting up, Jungkook summoned Roseanne. She was very happy, and Jungkook smiled.