Beast King'S Crippled Mate novel Chapter 8

Chapter 8 - Chapter 8: Please Eat Me Now

Swan gulped when Gale kept on staring at her intently. His brows furrowed, waiting for her to speak more.

She wasn't used to being the center of attention, and to be taken so seriously by the beast king was enough to make her stomach churn.

Yet, she kept telling herself this was her only chance to save the people in her kingdom.

"I'm n-nervous. I'm scared because I might make you angry. I-I don't know if I should be talking in the first place. I'm sorry."

Swan began to ramble amid her speech. She lowered herself, ashamed that she was not good enough to convince him.

If only she had the charm and eloquence that Aria had, Gale would've been smiling at her and catered to all her needs.

She had seen Aria being surrounded by many nobles—men and women, young and old. She was like a diamond that shone bright even in the brightest place.

Swan had long accepted their differences despite being half-sisters, but she wished this time, she could miraculously become her just for this night.

Gale stared at Swan who was on the verge of tears. Truthfully, he still didn't understand what Swan said before.

A gentle monster.

It was strange how she could come up with such a ridiculous term, but he didn't hate it either.

Thus, he slowly walked towards the trembling frail princess and sat next to her.

He wanted to wipe her tears but halted before he could reach her cheek. He felt awkward and somewhat guilty for no reason, so he said, "If you find me not repulsive, then stop shedding your tears. I'm not a bastard who likes seeing my bride cry on our first night."

Swan quickly wiped her tears, and apologized, "S-sorry…"

"Stop apologizing. You did nothing wrong."

Swan nodded, but she knew that was simply impossible for her. Apology was her best weapon to save herself. If she didn't use it often, she would be seen as ungrateful or uncouth, and her mother and sister would beat her for it. It had become a spontaneous reaction from her.

Swan glanced at Gale a few times and found him sitting so close to her, staring at her intensely behind that blindfold.

She became tense again, but sensing no danger coming from him was more than enough to stop her from trembling.

"I-I am a war tribute. I've been given to you as a price of my kingdom's defeat. P-please, just do me as such."

"Do you as such? What do you mean?" Gale asked, but not denying Swan's status as a war tribute to the King of Beasts.

Swan gulped as she guessed this might be her end. The beast must've been very hungry. He probably held off from not eating her because he wanted to eat her in his territory.

Swan remembered the giant wolf who growled with his sharp fangs in the palace yard. Even the tall soldiers looked tiny compared to him, and he could've chewed them like snacks.

It was already such a kind gesture from Gale to wait until they were in his kingdom so he could devour her.

'You have to be ready, Swan. This is what you are meant for…' Swan told herself as she muttered, "Please eat me…"