Ishakan X Leah

Chapter 26-29

Chapter 26. Seized by a Dauntless Predator (1)

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"..."

Leah's body suddenly froze. When Blain carelessly dragged her away from the garden, she could still remember Ishakan mouth the words "Need help?"

She thought of his underlying intention, whether it was an evil scheme or a political move.

However, in contrast to her complicated thoughts, the man in front of her was quite simple. His intention was pure—in fact, he just wanted to know why she did not ask for his help. His eyes, as though of a curious child, persuaded her to answer.

In a trance, Leah's lips had started to move. "I..."

After hesitating several times, her prudently chosen words finally came out of her mouth. "Don't you know the reason?"

Among the various rules, laws, etiquette, and political conditions required of a royal princess, he has no clue? There were numerous other reasons why Ishakan could not help her. As a king, he should've known that.

However, he seemed confused—probably, feigning ignorance.

"I don't know." His calm and relaxed voice resonated. "Kurkans are quite simple. If we hate something, then we say no. If we like it, then we say yes. Simple."

Leah slowly flickered her eyes to the window. Through it, the cold wind slowly entered her chamber, making the long curtains swung rhythmically. The dark chamber, with only the two of them inside, was illuminated by the moonlight.

If anything, this setting, it reminded her of that night.

That time when she didn't have to think of anything and had only succumbed to her pure instincts.

Thinking of it, her mouth felt dry. Leah avoided his piercing gaze and said in a stern voice, "Get out."

Ishakan grinned, not a bit offended of her sending him out. "Alright. If that's your wish."

His nonchalant response brought relief to Leah—but it didn't last long. For in the next second, her sight rocketed to the ceiling as Ishakan grabbed her close to his body. Using one hand, he lifted her petite body by supporting her buttocks.

She froze, but hugged Ishakan's shoulders eventually, afraid to fall. She was in a daze. In an urgent tone, she spoke.

"Put me down!"

As expected, he paid no heed to her orders. Seeing that words alone could not restrain his actions, she struggled to wriggle her body with all her might.

But, how could a frail woman be ever at par with a beast's strength? Instead, Ishakan effortlessly held her, firmly locking her to her position.

Finding his face amidst her struggle, she was greeted by his two eyes, which glowed of delight. Ishakan intentionally inched his face closer to her and whispered.

"You told me to get out."

His warm breath touched her lips. He was so close to her that upon a little move, their nose would touch. Leah hurriedly tilted her head backward and hastily spoke.

"Put... me... down!"

"No."

And with that, Ishakan crossed the bedroom with rapid and light footsteps and nimbly jumped off the railing, where Leah had always wanted to leap from but had not even dared to do so.

***

The king of Kurkans was a fierce being, embodying his savage dominions. Such power and strength, everyone believed that he held no fear of almost everything—not even perturbed of abducting the princess from the palace.