Predatory Marriage (Web Novel)

Chapter 265 – Clarifications (1)

Translator: Atlas / Editor: Regan

Carrying Leah in his arms, Ishakan walked to the place where the other Kurkans were waiting. There was no hesitation as they left the palace. There was no need even to speak. Lying quietly in his arms, Leah rested her head on his chest and listened to the strong beat of his heart.

She only came to her senses when he finally came to a halt in front of an old inn near the city center that felt strangely familiar. Many Kurkans were waiting there, and though Ishakan had covered her torn clothing with a robe, she shrank automatically before the dozens of eyes.

At a wave of Ishakans hand, all of the waiting Kurkans lowered their heads.

They surely meant no harm; they were only curious. But none of them said a word or lifted their eyes as Ishakan passed them and climbed the stairs.

When he made his way to the room at the end of the corridor, it also felt oddly familiar, and as soon as he set her down, he helped her change clothes. The comfortable Kurkan-style nightgown was loose over the slight roundness of her belly.

“I still havent recovered my memories,” she told him.

“I know.”

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Taking her hand, he stroked it.

“But you did something everyone thought was impossible,” he whispered, and lifted her hand to his lips. “I am proud of you.”

“……”

Leah ducked her head, automatically. She wasnt used to hearing compliments, and the tips of her ears blazed red amidst the silver locks of her hair.

And Ishakan only caressed her more, smiling as his fingers moved over the slim bones of her wrist.

Even without regaining her memories, she felt free.

Leaving Blain behind, she had felt absolutely nothing. Her heart had been as cold as snow. She had even gone as far as feeling hatred for him. She was not completely free of the spell, but knowing that her feelings were once again hers filled her with joy.

Leah remembered the iron door she had seen in her dream. Thanks to the baby wolfs help, she had broken the chain wrapped around it. Now she only needed to open the lock. It seemed impossible. How would she open a lock that had no key? But the thought did not frighten her anymore.

She would do it. She would take back her memories.