Chapter 235 - Reasons (1) (1/2)

Predatory Marriage — Chapter 235. Reasons (1)

Translator: Atlas / Editor: Regan

As she walked away, Leah looked back to see his golden eyes following her, even as Blain grabbed for her wrists, tugging her onto his horse before him. Accompanied by the knights, they galloped away through the orchard. Though the fire was burning widely, there were still some places it had not yet reached.

A carriage was waiting outside the orchard. The attendants settled Leah inside it with a blanket, and her fingers trembled as she clutched it. The moment the door closed, the carriage set off, and she was glued to the window as she watched the flames rising to the sky.

She knew Ishakan would not be hurt, but she couldn’t take her eyes away. She was worried for him. Though he had the strength to keep her by force, he had let her go. Ishakan had always respected her will.

“Leah.”

She stiffened, looking away from the window. Blain was seated beside her and drew a deep breath before he spoke.

“What did Lady Mirael do to you?”

Her heart raced. Some part of her automatically acted as if she was pleased at his nearness, but now she was sure. What she felt for Ishakan was completely different.

“Answer!” Blain shouted. Leah glared at him.

“If I don’t answer, will you slap me?”

“You…!”

“Will you threaten to kill someone else, to make me obey? Or threaten to kill yourself?” He grabbed her wrist, and she wrenched away. “Let me go.”

He looked shocked, looking from his hand to Leah and back again. Her face was cold and impassive.

“……”

He bit his lip so hard it bled, but it no longer hurt her to see his pain.

“The wedding, if the wedding takes place…”

Leah turned away and covered her ears. She didn’t want to hear his muttering. Her eyes went back to the window, and she felt so uncomfortable being trapped in this small space with Blain. She couldn’t believe she had ever wanted to be near him.