Chapter 21 Desired

• He watched her retreat as she walked triumphantly towards the castle, covered in the blood of the wolves she had just killed. He noticed how her eyes shone with the desire and determination to kill the female he once had. As he didn't go to their room that night, he noticed a glint of hurt in her eyes. Looking straight into his eyes, he saw how mercilessly she took the female's life. He couldn't help but be turned on by how predatory she appeared while fighting those warriors. But he didn't like how she disrespected him by killing Bethany despite his warnings. She must learn a lesson, he thought. He stood up and left the battleground, on his way to their bedroom to have a chat with his he was halted by his Beta and Gamma. He ended up in his office for much-needed paperwork and by the time he finally left for his bedroom, it had been a few hours. He was still in his Royal attire when he entered the bedroom. Ariel sat under a pile of blankets, stuffing her face with food and staring blankly at the television. She could feel him enter the room but didn't look. Aiden threw down his Royal Mantle and set the crown on the bedside table.
• He stood there staring at her, but she didn't return his gaze.
• "Look at me, Ariel," he says sternly as he steps in front of her. She raises her head and gazes into his sapphire blue eyes. His jaw was clenched