Predatory Marriage (Web Novel)

Chapter 110. Proposition (2)

Translator: Atlas / Editor: Regan

Thus ended the hunt, and the royal palace was disturbed by the incident. Unsure how to approach the case, the royal court decided not to hold a trial for the present. Blain had been badly wounded, but the circumstances were very complex. Even if Ishakan had overreacted, Blain had shot the arrow first, though according to those who had accompanied Blain, he had been provoked.

Ishakan had probably taken advantage of the situation. Due to Blains actions, the negotiations couldnt be concluded. Instead of using Leah, the cunning man had used Blain to get what he wanted.

The strange thing was that the reason Blain had done so was his fury at Ishakans mention of an incestuous marriage. In Estia, consanguineous marriages were permitted to protect the bloodline. But it wasnt recommended except as a last resort. Of course, there was no reason for Leah and Blain to get married, but Blain had still lashed out as if Ishakan had stabbed him.

Until now, Blain had been tormenting Leah as if she were an object, his property. Although it gave him the satisfaction of humiliating her, it was an indication of his own low self-esteem and possessiveness.

But what Ishakan had said to her in the barracks was strange, and there had been situations where Blain acted like he was interested in her. Leah sighed and set down the document in her hand.

But what was the point now? It was all over.

There was a stack of documents piled on her small table, but Leah had no interest in them. Peering out the window, she could see the fire burning in the distant Queens Palace. Cerdina had taken Blain there and was guarding him.

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Cerdina had expected some conflict during the hunt, but she hadnt thought Blain would be seriously wounded. And she was clearly not in her right mind.

Looking out at the palace, Leah closed the curtain and sat down on the couch, burying her face in her palms.

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