Sould As The Alpha King's Breeder

Chapter 84: Do You Have Feelings For Me?

I kept holding my ankle, sucked in a sharp breath, and batted my eyelashes until I could force out a few tears.

“I didn’t push her that hard! Luther, she’s faking it, she set me up,” Jennifer whined, pointing at me.

“But you did push her, didn’t you?” Luther asked, crossing his arms and glaring at Jennifer.

“I… well… yeah, but not hard enough to hurt her,” Jennifer said again.

I just held my ankle tightly and let out a low sigh. If I kept my silence, Jennifer would look more and more guilty. She’d even look a little wacky. I’d remain innocent.

“Luther, please, you have to believe me! I didn’t mean to hurt her,” Jennifer insisted, stomping her foot like a rebelling child.

“I don’t have to believe you,” Luther muttered. “Especially, when my eyes can tell me that you are lying.”

“But I…”

“That’s enough. I will deal with you later,” Luther said. He took a knee beside me. “Ciana, are you okay?”

“I… my ankle is twisted pretty bad,” I muttered, looking at him with wide, glassy eyes.

Behind him, Jennifer fumed, her hands balled into fists again. If Luther hadn’t been there, she probably would have attacked me.

I ignored her. I needed to keep playing the role of the in- jured victim.

“Let me see,” Luther muttered, taking my hands tenderly and pulling them from my ankle.

“I probably just need some rest. Is there somewhere I can lie down?” I asked, biting my lip innocently.

“Yes, of course.”

I struggled to stand up, but gave a soft whimper of pain. Before I could try moving, Luther scooped me up in his arms, princess style. My legs bent over one of his strong arms and his other looped around my back. He cradled me against his chest.

“Luther, I’m sorry,” Jennifer said, reaching for him as Luther walked by her.

“You’ve done enough. Don’t worry, I’ll follow up with you when I get Ciana settled,” Luther snarled under his breath.

Jennifer looked like she was ready to cry. I sighed inward- ly. I believed she did really care for Luther.

After we left the banquet room, I sighed, “Luther, Jennifer isn’t a bad person. She just cares about you a lot.” Although I somewhat used Jennifer for my plan, I didn’t want her to really get punished because of me.

“You’re still speaking for her after what she’s done to you?”

“It was somewhat an accident.” I told the truth. Sort of.

a couch. He grabbed a pillow and gently lifted my ankle, propping

me a soft look and stepped away for a mo- ment. He came back with a cold bottle of water and a blanket. Gently,

is that?” he asked, handing me the bottle of

the cap

just what I needed. I’m sure I’ll feel better in no time,” I said, offering him

chair up next to me and removed the blanket from my ankle,

said. “That’s good. Hopefully,

put ice on it, or maybe heat?” I asked, taking an- other

me and chuckled. “Why don’t you just rest it for now.

that sounds good,”

get for you?” he asked

was about to do. I might not agree with his methods of seeking revenge, but I did feel sorry for what the

been polite and decent to

set.

head at me. “What are

that. Now, I

for causing trouble

a shrug. He cracked a quick smile and reached out, covering

fin- gers curled

passionate at times. Don’t worry, I’ll make sure she leaves you alone

apologize for making a scene,” I

he stared hard. Slowly, I lifted my eyes to his. His bright orbs were

I’m crazy for asking this but… Is it possi- ble that you have feelings for

slightly, and I swallowed quickly, com-

be enemies,” I reminded him, smiling lightly to try

Do you have real, romantic feelings for me?” he asked,

his emotional walls again and it would be harder

was not the time for me to try and spurn an unwant- ed romantic advance. I had to choose my words carefully so Luther didn’t become suspicious but also didn’t

“Um… that’s a

to the

it. If you’re gentler

and nodded, like I’d just given him a chal- lenge. “Well, I’ll just

our banter and a maid came in. She looked at her

party wondering where you

here to check on Luther and me

guests can wait. I’m helping a wounded friend,” Luther

not to leave until Luther did. I was sure Jennifer assumed we

are a lot of people you haven’t talked to

plan hinged on him being distracted at the party