Bought by the ruthless lycan king (Ruby and Killian) novel Chapter 171

Chapter 171

Chapter 171

Ruby’s POV

“Hey, love.”

Killian’s strong arms wrapped around me, holding me in the warmth I’d been mingled with wood instantly calmed me.

“I’ve held myself back from torturing them. Unfortunately, you’ve tenderness flowing between us.

aching for. My head rested against his solid chest, and the scent of forest

come back to me, so that plan failed,” he said nonchalantly, a stark contrast to the

A smile crept onto my lips. I leaned in closer to him. If I were to burn like a moth drawn to the flame, then so be it. That was the truest expression of how I felt for him.

“Is that your new love language?” I teased, feigning annoyance.

“I have a more elegant way of showing how far I’m willing to go for you. People say the power of love is overwhelming.”

Killian’s lips found my mating gland. He kissed the exposed skin, biting down with a dominant growl, desperate to claim his submissive.

“I used to scoff at it until you came into my life,” he continued.

His breath against my skin sent a shiver through my blood. Every word that fell from his lips carried weight. I couldn’t stop the tremble that ran down my spine. I knew and accepted Killian’s kind of love is possessive and protective. Every part of me would be adored by him, with obsessive hunger and an insatiable desire to claim. And as the conqueror of a tyrant’s heart, I couldn’t complain. It was flattering, to be loved that deeply.

Especially with eternity stretching before us.

I’d agreed to share a life with him through boundless time, as long as I could stay out of the reach of the great danger threatening my soul. I understood now why he had been so furious. The thread of fate binding our hearts was singing again.

“These past few days have been torture, Ruby.”

There was a softness in Killian’s voice, laced with sorrow. My heart broke for his suffering.

“Please, don’t ever put me through that again. I might burn the world down with me if that’s what it takes to be with you.”

My fingers pressed into his shoulder, urging him to pull back just enough to meet my eyes. Still held in his arms, I reached out and cupped his cheek. Killian immediately leaned into my touch, hungrily drawing in the comfort I offered.

“Killian, no matter what happens, I will always come back to you,” I whispered gently.

He listened, his expression revealing pain, perhaps remembering how we parted ways, both sides left wounded with deep trauma.

“No matter what my gender or appearance is,” I whispered, placing a kiss at the corner of his lips. “Whatever comes with it, I still choose you. Maybe it sounds terrible to others. But you and I, we’ve moved past the stage of pure, innocent love, Killian. I would bleed for you just as you would for me.”

“I’m sorry for all the sadness I caused you. Now, I’m yours again to love,” I said with conviction.

His only reply was the two syllables that always managed to unravel me.

“Mine.”

Our lips met in a searing kiss. There was nothing pure about it not for someone still in the midst of recovery. But who cared?

Even though I knew I was outmatched in strength, I still wanted to give him just as much pleasure in return. A soft whimper escaped me as he bit down. on my lip, demanding I open myself to him and let him take what had always been his. The kiss trailed easily down to my neck. My lips felt swollen, he

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Chapter 171

doubt flushed red, slick with our mingled saliva.

And with that, Killian tasted me again losing focus, consumed by the urge to feel the rest of me.

“You should’ve warned me, my queen.”

His chest rose and fell fapidly, straining to keep from crossing the line. Those haunting ruby red eyes burned a dangerous hunger.

“You’re not the only one obsessed in this relationship, darling.” My eyes fluttered shut as our foreheads rested together. “And I can still take it. I’ll tell you when I want to stop. The healer already gave me something strong to restore my stamina.”

Killian suddenly tensed. My brows furrowed, noting another strange reaction from him today. Curiosity flared within me. I hated not knowing. If it had anything to do with me, I needed to know everything. I wouldn’t live in a gilded cage.

“I almost forgot,” I said.

He tilted his head in confusion. “Forgot what?”

know?” “You.” I swallowed, my throat suddenly dry as my eyes drifted away from him. “I’ve felt it since the moment you arrived. Killian, we agreed to always be honest with each other. Will you tell me what’s going on? There’s something I can’t quite explain, but maybe you

Biting my lip, I gripped the front of his shirt tightly.

“Even Leonidas hasn’t been acting as unbearable as usual. And it’s hurting me.”

Tears streamed down my cheeks. My sobs came out choked and pale before Killian wrapped his arms around me, whispering soft apologies.

“I never wanted to break your heart, love. It’s so hard to speak the truth you asked for. But that doesn’t mean I’ll lie to you. That’s one of the reasons I’m here,” he said with clear anguish in his voice.

Killian exhaled shakily. “Whatever I’m about to tell you. Please, don’t hate me.”

I opened my mouth to protest, but Killian gently asked me to stay silent until he finished. He began with an update on my health. Meanwhile my inner wolf had already woken up in the inner world, attempting to soothe me. At first, everything seemed fine that it terrified me, like a calm before a storm still lurking in the shadows.

And then, with visible pain, Killian told me the worst part.

“The curse never left. That’s why the healer gave us a choice.”

His crimson eyes darkened.

“And you already know the decision I made, Ruby.”