Predatory Marriage (Web Novel)

Chapter 27 – Seized by a Dauntless Predator (2)

On top of displaying a perplexing behavior, it was a lame excuse.

“If that is the reason why you came here, I must say you are indeed dauntless.”

“Indeed, I am. I even entered the enemys quarter. But you were courageous too, you know. You do daring things, and you seem accustomed to going out.” He made sure to slur the last words.

“There are things that should be kept in private, you know.” Leah fidgeted with the hem of her cloak as she talked under her breath.

“The welcome conference for the Kurkans will be tomorrow,” she blurted out.

Sensing her unease, Ishakans eyes narrowed into the shape of a half moon. “I will let you go back before the sun rises. Until then, you should hang out with me.”

Obliged and dragged by Ishakan, Leah headed to the downtown.

At first, she walked reluctantly. Nonetheless, her pace slowly increased as she started loitering in the area. The eyes that only looked down the road now gleamingly roamed along the sights in the street.

It was her first time to be outside without any objective in mind. It felt unfamiliar and awkward, wandering around for pleasures sake.

Like a giddy child, Leah manically snooped around. She unconsciously followed the delicious smell of food, leading her to the street food vendor. As she approached the food stall, she stepped back, startled.

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Temptation in the form of glazed, skewered meatballs bombarded her senses. She didnt expect this kind of attack tonight. Slowly, she willed herself to keep a distance, ignoring its tenacious appetizing smell.

On the other hand, the king of Kurkans stood with his arms crossed.

In contrast to forcefully dragging her with him to the town, he left her alone when they reached the town square, giving her the liberty to take in everything by herself, unrestricted.