Predatory Marriage (Web Novel)

Chapter 227 – Warning (1)

Translator: Atlas / Editor: Regan

The tone of his voice was so terrifying, Leah shuddered. But slowly that cold, murderous air subsided, and it was only when he was composed again that he noticed her distress.

“Are you in pain?” He asked, startled. His gentle voice had no trace of that ferocity in it.

“Its a little cold,” she said, making up an excuse rather than the truth. Ishakan slipped off his tunic and drew her against his warm body, giving her his body heat and tugging a blanket over her.

Now she certainly couldnt claim to be cold; it was hot enough that she began to perspire. But she liked being wrapped in his arms, so she only nestled against him as they talked quietly together, content in each others arms. They didnt speak of the future. It was enough to be together, and talk of small things.

Listening to his voice, she began to feel sleepy again, and soon Leah drifted off in the middle of their conversation.

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And so she didnt see it, when those kind golden eyes hardened with fury.

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Leah slept for a long time and only woke when the sun was beginning to set. A full day had passed since she had fallen asleep. It took a moment to realize she was still in the villa in the peach orchard.

The atmosphere of the house had completely changed.

Before, it had smelled faintly musty, but now the room was filled with a pleasant scent. The heavy curtains had been pulled open to allow the evening light to stream through the windows, dispelling the omnipresent gloom. On the table was a gold censor, burning some fresh, sweet incense, and Leah lay in the bed breathing it for a while before she rose.

As soon as she stirred, the door opened. Leah was surprised to see a strange Kurkan enter. She had expected one of her usual maids.

“You finally woke up,” said the Kurkan with a smile, a woman with tan skin and long hair tied up on the back of her head. “I am Mura. This is the second time Ive introduced myself to you.”