Chapter 89 - The Blood Of A Wolf (2) (1/2)

Predatory Marriage — Chapter 89. The Blood Of A Wolf (2)

Translator: Atlas / Editor: Regan

Despite her refusal, Ishakan lifted a grape to Leah’s mouth, teasingly tracing it over it her lips until she finally conceded and accepted it. He was impossible. But the grape was sweet and delicious, and she held it on her tongue for a moment to savor it. As soon as the first was gone, Ishakan was pressing another on her, and this time she refused, and meant it. Fortunately, he desisted.

“Then drink some tea.”

Nudging a cup of hot tea toward her, he bent his head to his own meal. She was so used to pecking at her food, it was strange to see someone eat with such appetite, working steadily through each dish on the tray, one after another. As he shifted another plate over, Leah cried out a protest.

“No!”

Ishakan looked up in surprise, a palm date halfway to his lips. His eyebrows lifted.

“What?”

“Just…not those,” she said awkwardly, her face heating. The last thing Ishakan needed to eat was food that boosted his stamina. He humored her without requiring a further explanation, and she scanned the tray for any other dangerous dishes. If they ate together again in future, she would have to keep a wary eye out for hazardous foodstuffs. Anything that enhanced Ishakan’s energy would ultimately have the opposite effect on her.

Pushing the tray aside, he poured himself a cup of tea.

“You don’t have to worry about Count Valtein. He’s being treated well here.”

That was one of the things she had wanted to ask him earlier, so she was grateful for the reassurance. Ishakan looked at her, and then spoke again.

“And… I’m sorry I surprised you last night.”

Leah’s face burned. It was the subject she most wanted to avoid. Shifting her teacup to hide her face, she forced herself to ask.

“What… What happened to you? It was so strange…”

“Have you ever seen a dog [email protected]?”

No one else would have dared to ask the Princess of Estia such a question. Ishakan frowned as she shook her head. For a moment he looked troubled, as if he were searching for the proper words.

“I hope you have heard, at least, that Kurkans carry the blood of beasts. I possess the blood of a wolf. That is how beasts act when they reproduce.”

Leah pictured a wolf, dark brown and golden-eyed, like Ishakan. Unable to resist her curiosity, she asked, “Can you turn into an animal?”