The Dragon King and His Fallen Star Novel - Chapter 73

Chapter 40 : Possession and Obsession - 2 Of course , she does . Claim I drew a slow breath through my nose . Mirael had been silent for days - ever since I ordered her confined to her wing . I should've kept walking . Let her rot in the mess she made . But Mirael never bluffs without a plan . And if she was desperate enough to summon me now , then whatever venom she was preparing to spit was worth hearing . " Fine ," I bit out . " I'll see her . " I followed the guard toward her chambers .

The corridor was quiet , the air sharp with sunlight slanting through tall windows - bright , harsh , and cold . When the door opened , Mirael stood just inside . Draped in silk so tight it may as well have been sewn into her skin , she stepped forward with that familiar , practiced look - eyes wide , lips parted , seduction curling in every movement . It no longer worked on me . I raised a hand before she could get closer . " Stay where you are ." " If this is another one of your tired ploys to get me into your bed ," I said , voice low and even , " you're wasting your breath .

You said it was urgent . Speak ." She blinked - calculating , adjusting - but didn't back away . " Well , " she murmured , smile curling , " a girl can try ." She sank onto the edge of the bed with a sigh , her posture languid , but there was tension beneath it . " Don't you think I've suffered enough ? " she asked , eyes flicking up to mine . " I'm bored to death here . Let me out already . I promise not to lie to you again . " I let out a dry , humorless chuckle . " You're not confined just because you lied to me ," I said , meeting her gaze .

" You're here because of everything you said and did to Eirlys . " ୮ I turned toward the door . " So no , Mirael . You're not getting out anytime soon . " That cracked her composure . " What ? " she snapped , rising to her feet . " But I want to be at the ball ! " So that's what this was really about . Not remorse . Not guilt . Just vanity . Just a craving for attention . Of course , it was . Back in the day , Mirael never missed a chance to don the finest gowns , make other women seethe with envy , and collect the stares of every man in the room - including mine .

I turned my head slightly , just enough to glance at her over my shoulder . " The fact that you're more concerned about attending the ball than showing any real remorse only proves you need more time to reflect . " < Chapter 40 Possession and Obsession - 2 Claim Mirael's eyes flared , her mask cracking at the edges . " That's unfair ," she snapped . " She gets to attend , but I -an actual member of your council - am left to rot in here ? " " I can easily make it permanent if you continue , " I warned , my voice low , steady . She crossed her arms , silks whispering like drawn blades .