From Slave To Queen (Athena and Michael) novel Chapter 137

Chapter 137

“We were just commenting on how peaceful things have been with the Diluted for the past few weeks,” one of them informs me. “There have been no attacks on the Auctions, and no other Dilured have reported being pressured to join them”

“No matter how idiotic you think they are, none of them would speak openly about proposals from the rebel Diluted.” I say. “That would only make us diurust them”

Some suppress a chuckle while the poor fool who spoke writhes in embarrassment. His ears would be turning red if he weren’t a vampire. He’s not entirely wrong though the Diluted are quiet, and that’s largely because their leader is hiding like a filthy eat. But he’ll show up eventually, and whatever small agreement we have will be completely forgotten. If it weren’t for him, maybe many of my worries wouldn’t exist

“And you? Still

Il refusing to give the Council an explanation for the men you’ve lost?” Aeron asks,

1 turn to him, raising an eyebrow, but I don’t let any other part of my body react to his question

“I owe the Council nothing I reply with a calm, serme voice “And you’d do well to remember that. All of you, in fact”

“The Council only wants what’s best…

“Best for who?” I interrupt. “All I know is that you tried to screw me over when I opposed your genetic aberrations.” I step forward, looking each of them in the eyes. “From the moment my parents fell and I showed my power, you declared me your leader without my consent. I don’t know when I gave you the impression I was magnanimous, noble, or kind, but let’s get something clear: I’m not a good leader. I’m a tyrant”

“Cassian.

“This little filthy move, giving away my favorite feeder, is the only thing you could do to hurt me, and you know it well. But Lassure you, I won’t Forget this. 111 strike when you least expect it.”

“We’re all on the same side, Cassian, Acron interjects.

“No. I think we stopped being on the same side the moment Elara crossed my path.”

And I fear they don’t grasp the weight of my

it’s about what I’d be willing to do for her irls. This in’t just about their betrayal when they voted behind my back to make her Ciro’s feeder-

true, Elara is the key to our survival or our annihilation. Either way, I won’t let anyone use her

in any way, even if it means dooming us all to extinction. I’ll look the other way while we die, as long as she’s not exploited,

The sound of doors opening wide catches everyone’s attention. Ciro enters the hall looking immaculate, a smile hanging on his lips and his eyes locked on me. I almost expect Elara to appear behind him at any moment, but it doesn’t happen. The doors close behind him, with no company but his arrogance. He grabs a goblet and joins our circle.

“I’m glad you all could make it, gentlemen,”

“This lack of notice is unlike you,” says Acron

“There’s a first time for everything”

Aeron’s favorne feeder approaches to whisper something in his ear. He nods and disappears with her in an instant. The rest of us remain in a circle, listening to some of Ciro’s ramblings.

“Caro, I call his attention. “Let’s talk”

I gesture behind me with my chin, though we both know that privacy is only a dream for beings like us. Ciro pretends to think it over, playing coy. until he nods and leaves the rest to join me. I don’t miss the curious glances or the tension in their bodies. We walk toward one of the walls of the hall Along the way, be swaps his empty goblet for one filled to the brim with blood.

“So What do you want to talk about?”

“You know perfectly well ”

“I don’t like guessing, so just sprak”

Perfectly fine Healthy

You haven’t let me see her in the last three days”

A smile I’d love to punch off his face tugs at the corners of his mouth. He places a hand on my shoulder like we’re old friends.

I’m just helping you with your emotional attachment. His reply earns a growl from me. “Behave, and I’ll let you see her tonight”

Chapter 137

“Are you enjoying yourself?” I reply in a voice that could freeze the very Pits of the Underworld. “You’d do well to remember never to laugh at the

devil

“If you’ll allow me a piece of advice… if I were you, I’d stop threatening and trying to intimidate me. None of it will work. It won’t bring Elara back to you. You lost her before I ever claimed her. He removes his hand from my shoulder and takes a step back. “Enjoy the party, friend. I’ll send over one of the women you like, so you can go back to your old self

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