His Miracle Luna-the Forsaken Lycan Queen novel Chapter 108

Deacon’s POV

“What do you mean? What did you get?” I asked with full attention. I even motioned for him to sit down as I thought this would be a long talk.

Abiding by my command, he sat down and rested his one arm on the table, looking worried and completely at ease.

This time, he wasn’t merely talking as tiny Beta, but as my best friend. “I think the King’s true intention behind this marriage with Princess Elena isn’t as easy as it seems think he wants to use her as leverage against you.”

My brows furrowed, and my body stiffened. Gazing at him sharply, I coldly said, “Explain.”

He shrugged his shoulders. “I mean, everyone close to you with an eye could see that you got a thing for Pricness Elena. Though no one could probably tell how deep it was, think the King knows as well. And as you may know, Princess Elena is no ordinary woman.”

I leaned back in my seat as I considered his words. What he said actually made sense, especially thinking back on the King’s actions and double–meaning words.

He’s the king, and if he really wanted to marry Elena just for the sake of marrying her, he didn’t need to give her an ultimatum.

“Think about it, if Princess Elena marries the King, she’ll have to gain his favor and he’d have control over her, her father’s loyal servants, her people, and even…” he paused, looking at me intently before continuing, “…and even a full control over you.”

My face dimmed. “What do you mean?”

“Whether you like it or not, you are a valuable asset in the kingdom, and the king is aware of that. You’re a commander respected by every platoon in the kingdom. You’re the symbol of command that a king should have,” he voiced out in a lower voice.

It’s something that everyone knew but no one dared to say.

My father, the previous king, bestowed me with the power of command after I earned the respect of many warriors with my ability. Hence, after he died, Desmond got full control over the kingdom as the king, but since the warriors follow my command, it’s good to say that I control the army.

If one gives it a deep thought, I’m a great threat to the throne. If I retaliate, there’s a chance I could outthrone him with the warriors in my command.

Was that what he was worried about? But we always had been on good terms. Or was it not as good as I thought it was?

“So, what you are saying is that-”

Tyson intently looked at me for a while as if to prepare me for what he was about to say next. “What I’m saying is that whether he marries her or you marry Elena, that power could slip away from you. The King may take it from you.”

As good as my relationship with the king was, Tyson was right. He’s the king, after all. With power and many things in the equation, I wouldn’t be surprised if there are under–the–table intentions I dare not to see through.

Gritting my teeth, I replied in a low but firm voice after analysing his words and sorting my thoughts. “He wants to use Elena as a pawn.”

Laughing bitterly, I added, “So, technically, he would use her to get to me. And you’re right, he knows that I won’t

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Chapter 108

give up the command so easily. But if it’s for Elena… I wouldn’t think twice.”

The thought of that made ny fist clench tightly as the frustration built up in me. “I won’t let her be a pawn in a political game, nor do I accept to be play on that kind of game. Elena deserves better than to be a bargaining chip.”

“You’re right. She’s a woman of principle, and she wouldn’t like that kind of thing.” He nodded.

Silence then filled us. After a while of observing me, he leaned on the table and seriously asked, “You still want to marry her, don’t you? If so, you can step back now. Voluntarily let go of it and let Elena handle the king’s proposals herself. I think she’ll prefer that.”

I nodded in understanding. “I know. She wouldn’t want anyone making decisions for her and putting her in the corner.”

Besides, I’d want her to marry me because she wanted to aid not because she thinks I only wanted to save her from the corner my brother had pushed her into.