Chapter 187


    Chapter 187 Make the right decision


    ADALYN


    I couldn’t remember thest time I’d stared at Asher’s sleeping face so closely. As my eyes trailed over


    him and took in the handsomeness of his high cheekbones, his chiseled jaw, and his long dark


    eyshes, I wondered if perhaps I’d never done it at all.


    I had never had an opportunity to get so close to him in such a private space where it was only the two


    of us. Though I was his wife, officially and legally, we never had the opportunity to consummate our


    marriage. Asher had made it perfectly clear since the beginning that this marriage was solely for the


    sake of Marco.


    But how could he let me wither like a dried flower?


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    And how dare he ignore mepletely when that healer turned up?


    I didn’t understand. While some thought me vain, I simply saw it as having confidence in myself. I was


    at catch, after all. I took great time and care to meticulously groom myself for his benefit. Daily, I


    brushed and oiled my long dark hair, I bathed myself in artisanal products crafted from one of the most


    expensive stores in Anemond, and my perfume was one of a kind. I was an expert at applying my


    makeup and spent many long hours perfecting my seductive nces.


    So, why didn’t any of that work on Asher?


    A divorce was forting. I could sense it. Despite all of my efforts, he wanted to be with that in.


    healer. As much as I didn’t want to admit it, Father was night. There was nothing I could do about that.


    Asher would get anything he wanted, as he was the Alpha King. And even if I wanted to, I couldn’t


    bring harm to that vile healer. Margaret had only detained her maid, and that had ended poorly.


    Since I couldn’t bring harm to Cassandra Keller, I had to take matters into my own hands and go in al


    different direction.


    Asher Collins wasn’t behaving properly as an Alpha King, and this needed to be corrected.


    I watched his face closely and found myself craving his kiss. It was all I wanted, really, but I couldn’t do


    that. What would be the point of kissing him if he was unconscious? I no longer wished to be a pathetic


    woman who loved him secretly. I wanted him to know how deeply I was in love with him and that I


    would do anything to prove it.


    Anything.


    Thankfully, it wouldn’t be long if Father’s n worked out smoothly. Of course, his ns always worked


    out, so there was a high likelihood of things going in my favor


    So, I carefully and quietly stood up from the seat beside the bed. I paused for a moment to make sure


    that Asher hadn’t heard me, and once I was in the clear, I smiled down at the sleeping Alpha King and


    blew a kiss in


    Chapter 187 Make the right decision


    his direction.


    We would be together soon enough.


    I treaded softly across the wood floors until I reached the door. I lingered for a moment and then shut–


    the door behind me as I exited.


    As I stepped into the corridor, I noticed Ss was leaning against the wall opposite me. His golden


    eyes, the same shade as mine, were distant, and his mouth was drawn into a thin line. He ran a hand


    through his hair, as he often did when he was deep in thought, and then sighed.


    Poor, tortured Ss. Ever the wounded soul.


    I rolled my eyes and resisted the urge tough. He was so pathetic, honestly, always thinking that he


    was above us all. My father’s care and adoration had made him arrogant and aloof. He’d ced


    distance between us as we’d grown older, and the further he’d pulled away, the more resentment had


    formed between us.


    I had no intention of speaking with him, but as I began to walk, he turned to look at me.


    “Adalyn?” he asked, and I stopped in ce when he tried to follow me.


    “He doesn’t want anyone to bother him right now,” I practically groaned in annoyance. “The Alpha King


    needs rest and time to think alone.“”


    Despite my words, Sis didn’t seem to believe me. He ignored mepletely and turned around to


    head toward the door. I swiftly moved and stood between him and the door.


    “You should really listen to me, Ss,” I said as I red at him. “Bes des, this is what Father wants.”


    My brother frowned in confusion. “What does any of this have to do with Father?”


    I smiled back at him. “Why else would I be here?”


    Ss‘ face hardened and his lean body stiffened as the realization came crashing over him. He looked


    shocked, more shocked than I was when Father had told me about the n.


    My brother was so pathetic.


    No wonder Father trusted me over him now.


    I was almost giddy at the thought. This felt good.


    “You must be out of your mind,” Ss practically growled. “What have you gotten yourself into, Adalyn?”


    “I’ve never been clearer than I am now” I said with a smallugh. “I know what I’m doing and that it’s


    going to be the best thing for Asher.”


    I


    Ss shook his head slowly and then straightened up to his full height. I was quite tall, but my brother


    was much taller. That being said, I couldn’t be intimidated by him anymore. He didn’t scare me like he


    thought he could, and I wasn’t about to roll over and show him my belly like a weakling.


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    “Get out of my way,” he snarled, “Or else I’ll force you to do so.”


    Iughed and shook my head. “Even if you got inside, Ss, nothing can be changed. The Alpha King


    was tired and needed rest. He wouldn’t be able to listen to your nonsense even if he wanted to.”


    Ss‘ eyes narrowed in anger and I watched him put two and two together. Though he was thoroughly


    Irritating, he wasn’t stupid, and he seemed to understand what had happened right away.


    “You drugged the Alpha King.” he uttered.


    I shrugged and smirked at him. “I had hoped Asher would take care of himself. He needed rest. Hadn’t


    you noticed how haggard he looked? He needed rest, and as his wife, it’s my responsibility to make the


    right decisions for him.”


    Augh rose up from my throat as satisfaction coursed through me. I didn’t have opportunities like this


    often. Ss had always been the golden boy. He had always been smarter, stronger, and more loved


    than I was But now… the tables had turned, and I was the apple of Father’s eye. He had trusted me


    with this, not him.


    I wouldn’t let Ss ruin this moment for me.


    “I would suggest you don’t make a fuss about this,“I noted as my lips curled into a mocking smile. “You


    wouldn’t want anyone to find out what happened to the King of Wega. Even if you tried to im you


    had nothing to do with it… well, there are ways of getting around that.”


    “You’re sick,” Ss uttered in disgust. “Evil.”


    “Whatever you say.” I remarked, unphased. “Now move along and spread the word if you please. The


    Alpha King won’t be able to answer any requests for the next few days. He needs his rest.”


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