Sould As The Alpha King's Breeder

Chapter 9 Getting Personal with the Prince

What… just happened?

I followed along behind the king as he headed back toward the palace, seeing as though I seemed to have no choice.

I was still in shock anyway-I was to be Prince Theo’s personal attendant?

The python slithered along but stayed back from the king as if he knew that the older gentleman wasn’t a fan of his and didn’ t want to get in trouble.

Behind me, Prince Theo’s demeanor was even colder. It was quite clear to me that he was not happy with this arrangement, but he seemed every bit as trapped as I was.

When I caught Prince Theo’s eyes, he glared at me and then focused on his pet snake. Was he holding the python accountable for this particular situation?

Perceval slunk to the other side of me, placing my body between himself and his master. He could tell that the prince was angry with him. Poor snake, how was he supposed to know that his master loathed me?

Ahead of us, the king’s Beta was waiting. Xavier looked at me with a questioning expression on his face. The king filled him in. “This girl is the prince’s new personal attendant. See to it that she is moved into the small chambers next to Prince Theo’s room by the end of the day.”

“Of course, Your Majesty,” the Beta said, and I could tell he was in shock. Perhaps it was my disheveled appearance that was causing him to be so flustered.

Then King Sebastian turned to look at me, and I lowered my eyes in respect. “If you serve your prince well, you can be rewarded, so do a fine job, young lady.”

“Yes, Your Majesty,” I said without looking up at him, but I could tell he had walked away.

As we exited the courtyard, I couldn’t help but look back over my shoulder. I would miss the animals. Pete-I meant,

Perceval-slithered over to me, and I bent down to stroke his head, hoping I’d get to come back here someday.

Theo stormed off without another word to any of us, entering the castle through the closest door and slamming it behind him so violently, the glass in the panes near the top rattled.

My heart shook as well. I’d much rather spend my time with the wild beasts I understood than tend to the cold, callous prince.

Beta Xavier nodded to me. “Let’s return to the other ladies.”

I followed him back to our dormitory, and as we approached, I could hear chatter among the girls about a journey through perilous conditions.

“Ladies!” Beta Xavier intoned to get their attention. “May | have your attention?”

Everyone quieted, and those who had been sitting in the nearby lounge came out into the open space near our section

of the hallway; others were still spilling from their rooms.

“Miss Black has already completed the task assigned by King Sebastian just a short time ago, and she will now be in service to Prince Theo as his personal attendant. I should hope you will all see her as a role model for your behavior and do your best to emulate her admirable characteristics.”

turned and tipped his head to me. remember how to get

I nodded.

“Do you

the end of the day, and please… before you go… take

were congratulating me, but the majority of them looked jealous, their eyes

me. She started to wrap her arms around me, but I put a hand out

with the animals, and I smell

didn’t come any closer as per my request. “You’re so brave, Ciana. The other girls were just discussing how they might go

a moment.

contest out of trying to get to the

to go there?

don’t look so happy,”

out a sigh, I said,

That should give

rude voice filtered over Brook’s shoulder. “Well, if it isn’t that nasty bitch who always smells like shit,” Sophia

myself back from doing anything else. I’d gotten myself into enough trouble

you living so close to the prince now, he’s sure to discover quickly you’re nothing but a slut who tries to sabotage other people. He’ll get rid of

build up within me. I took a few deep breaths and warned her, “I’ll say this only once. Leave

a look, and those girls walked over to my assigned luggage slot

that,

the whole room could hear. “Look at her! What a

fist, and reminded myself over and over

rushed over and tried to collect my personal items on the ground, but Sophia’s followers blocked Brook and pushed

immediately dashed over to

Don’t worry.” Brook said softly. She was slightly

stop her hideous behavior! Taunting me was one

walked toward her as she continued to taunt me. “So what now? Why don’t you tell us how disgusting you…” she paused, and pointed at Brook,

Slap!

sound echoed in the room, and everyone was

a couple of seconds to catch up with what had happened. Then her hand moved up to touch the pink fingerprints on

“You…” her voice trembled.

I narrowed

fight back and I caught her striking

released her back to her group of followers and crossed my arms over my chest. Now that I was in this position, I might as well take advantage of

in an overly sweet and intentionally irritating voice, “It must be very difficult for someone like you to accept that my actions have garnered me a position close to Prince Theo.” I shrugged and kept my smile on my face, trying to seem

weren’t picked. But… really, what can you do about it? By the way, I’m not that forgiving, and like you said, with someone despicable like me, you’ll never know what I might do to get back to you. So here’s what I have for you-keep your mouth shut and

“You…” Her whole body was trembling, and finally, I heard