The Alpha: Claiming His Enemy's Daughter
Chapter 229: CANE’S STRANGE AFFECTION

Chapter 229: CANE’S STRANGE AFFECTION

A wave of shock coursed through everyone present when they heard what Cane said. Their faces fell and they were slightly worried for the Alpha, as they stole a furtive glance at the King.

Princess Osana narrowed her eyes, during this dinner, she had been paying close attention to this pair of Alpha and Luna, and now her gaze became even more complicated, it was unclear what she was thinking.

Meanwhile, King Aeon’s expression only turned darker, black veins popped up on his forehead, as his grip on his queen, who was sitting on his lap, tightened. He was livid beyond words, rightly so after hearing such a rude response from Cane.

After all, he should be grateful that the King gave Nala as his mistress after he lost one due to dark magic. It could be said that the King gave him a grapevine to be connected with the royal family, but Cane didn’t need that, he was already a part of the royal family after all.

Queen Della grimaced, she bit her lips tightly to prevent herself from screaming in pain because right now the King’s claws dug into her hips.

But to everyone’s surprise, the King let go of this matter. He let it slide completely ignoring how rude Cane was to reject his grace for him.

Instead, he guffawed, as if he found Cane’s response very funny. "I guess, you have a particular taste for you to reject such a beauty like her!"

The King waved his hand, indicating Nala to retreat, as she stood behind Cane, just like the other mistresses.

"Yes." Cane nodded, he was smiling gently at the King, the kind of smile that was only for formality. "I like her red hair and blue eyes the most."

If it was not for the problem with the Asturi stem and the waves of monster attacks in the north, Cane wouldn’t be able to act so brazenly like this in front of the King and would still keep his polite front.

However, it was the King’s fault to corner him and force him to respond that way when King Aeon shoved Nala to him. It was also a warning for the King, since Cane held his weakness.

Even so, Ethan’s verdict had not yet been decided, thus Cane still needed to hold himself back a bit and give some face to him to lessen the damage to his image in front of his subjects.

"How strange, I like the color red too!" Lou chimed in a cheeky tone, as he flapped his cloak, to show them that he was wearing red. This was the only color that he would always be wearing and everyone, who met him before, must have known this. "Apparently, we have the same taste!"

However, his words could imply a double meaning as well.

"I can see that," Cane replied lightly.

Meanwhile, Iris was so quiet during the whole banter, as she was still in disbelief with Cane’s blatant rejection to the King’s offer, especially the choice of words that he used, she thought only Redmond would act brazenly without thinking about the consequences, but Cane didn’t seem to mind offending the King either.

Iris thought that way because she was not aware of the secret meeting between Cane and King Aeon regarding the Asturi stem and the monster attacks in the north.

"I think both of you can get along well," Princess Osana chimed in, she was all smiles. Her hard expression vanished in a matter of seconds and she appeared like a nice aunt, who wanted to calm the situation, since the tension was pretty suffocating after Cane’s rejection while Lou talked so daringly.

Even though everyone was laughing, thinking it was a joke, they knew this merchant was trying to provoke Cane.

Cane nodded, agreed with what she said, but then he added in a casual tone. "As long as he doesn’t touch what is mine, we can get along well."

Lou grinned when he heard that. "How territorial, typical of a shifter."

Seeing that, Alan narrowed his eyes at Lou. He thought this merchant must hold a grudge against the Alpha. They could probably work together...

On the other hand, Cane paid no mind to Lou’s response and instead fixed his attention back on Iris. He spooned some desserts and a few pieces of fruit onto her plate. It was something that none of them had ever done to their mates. A small and insignificant gesture that showed his affection.

Only, it left Iris slightly confused. He didn’t need to go to this extent. Was he doing this for a show? Iris didn’t know for sure what Cane’s plan was, but she enjoyed the attention that was given to her.

Even though there was something that made her slightly uncomfortable. Nala’s gaze bore into her head from behind. She was standing right behind them, as she witnessed the display of affection that Cane put on for the people in this room and how he didn’t let go of Iris’ hand if it was not necessary.

She had never met a man like that before, a man who treated a woman so affectionately, since all the men that she met in this royal palace were only nice to her when they wanted to bed her.

In the end, it was time for the midnight toast, where they would go out to the balcony and the King and the Queen would greet their subjects. All the royal family members stood behind him while the mistresses were dismissed.

Iris stood next to Cane, as she pressed her body against him because the night winter wind was so cold. She shuddered slightly, the dark cloak that she was wearing didn’t help to keep her warm.

Feeling how his mate snuggled against him, Cane draped his own cloak around her shoulders and put his hand on her hip. He drew her closer, without saying anything.

Meanwhile, below the balcony, Aderan raised his head and stared at the Queen. His eyes were filled with her beauty and how he wanted to snatch her away from the King. He hated it when the King kissed her passionately in front of the people.