Predatory Marriage (Web Novel)

Chapter 279 – Obsession (3)

Translator: Atlas / Editor: Regan

Blain couldnt speak. After saying Leahs name, he was silent.

He had never expected her to return of her own will. He thought the only way to ensure her compliance would be through violence and coercion, as usual, but apparently he was wrong. He hadnt done anything yet, and here she was. A silly thought popped into his mind.

“Why have you returned?” He asked, in front of all the puppet noblemen. Glancing at Count Valtein and Minister Laurent, seated along the table, a twisted smile appeared on his face. “You ran away with the barbarian as if your life depended on it, but you came back fearing the consequences.”

“I am only attending the Cabinet Council meeting as Princess,” Leah replied calmly. “Its a duty I have to fulfill.”

Blains patience was at an end. He rose to his seat and walked over to Leah, seizing her wrist and dragging her out of the room. She only stirred after they left the room.

“……”

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Blain stared at her expressionless face. He couldnt begin to guess what she might be thinking. But suddenly, he felt the touch of a delicate hand on his wrist, and he loosened his grip on her. He remembered what Leah had said to him once before.

You have always given me delicious food.

She confused her memories of the barbarian with Blain. Maybe the savage had won her heart by feeding her good food. Blain couldnt help asking.

“…Have you had lunch yet?”

“Not yet.”

“Lets eat before we talk.”

Though it was a bit early for lunch, Blain led her to the dining room. The maids were puzzled at the Kings sudden arrival, but hurried to attend them.

The dining room of the main palace was reserved for the royal family, though occasionally a few guests were allowed to use it. But though he and Leah had often eaten together there, Blain was uncomfortable. Leah ate dutifully, and a strange tension settled in the silence. It made him thirsty, and he reached for wine.

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Leah only set down her cutlery when his bottle was empty.