DEVIOUS LOVE

Chapter 76- A Personal Question

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When the next morning came, Lisa informed Jennie there would be a council. She looked at him with surprise. Why didn't he warn her in advance? He had ample time to tell her. Was this another one of his tests to prove her worth as Queen?

Lisa was dressing himself, buttoning his clothes with ease. She stared at his large silhouette that always towered over her. His shoulders were broad and comfortable, his presence lethal and cruel. It was strange that he had so many contradictions.

He seemed to treat everyone ruthlessly, everyone but her.

"Do you plan to sit there all morning? "Lisa mused, turning around.

Jennie's shoulders subconsciously dropped in disappointment. He was fully clothed now. But then she blinked, wondering what was she expecting?

"You could've told me yesterday," Jennie said. "I would've prepared myself."

"Hm, but where's the fun in that? I'd like to see how you react under stressful and unexpected circumstances."

Jennie frowned at his words. Nonetheless, she slipped out of bed and placed on her slippers. "I will get dressed."

Lisa grabbed her hands when she brushed past him. She looked at him with confusion, pulling herself away from him. He simply tightened his grasp and chuckled. He had taken a shower, brushed his teeth, and gotten dressed by the time she woke up.

"What is it?" she asked.

"Are you angry, darling?"

"Should I be pleased?" she bit out.

Lisa smiled. He released her hands and allowed her to briskly leave the room. A second later, she popped her head through the door and sighed.

"Not angry, just annoyed." Without another word, she closed it again and left to get dressed.

Lisa widened his smile. What an adorable prey she was.

Lisa adjusted the cuffs of his button-up, glancing at the spot where she had laid. He was accustomed to waking up before the sun even rose. Today was no expectation.

Lisa had watched her sleep as the sun rose above the horizon. In her sleep, she clung to him with her entire body. Her hand was always holding onto his shirt, her legs entwined with his.

Did she view him as a teddy bear? He'd suspect as much, especially with the way she'd hug a pillow in her normal sleep.

"Day by day, you grow bolder."Lisas slipped on his black suit jacket and placed the royal pin upon the collar. He hated wearing such formal clothing, but had grown used to it by now.

After getting dressed, Lisa headed straight for Jennie's room, which was right beside his. He entered without a knock, for he owned the entire castle and the things that belonged within it.

Jennie was getting dressed. She let out a horrified shriek at his arrival, her eyes darting to her closet. Oh dear, was that where she hid her gun? Inside the closet? Like skeletons inside of a closet? He snickered at the thought.

"I'll help, darling."

Lisa entered the room and headed straight for her. He stood behind her and zipped up her white dress. It was flowy with fabric dancing off her shoulders. When the wind swayed, she would resemble a goddess amongst people.