CROSSING THE BORDER novel Chapter 49

Chapter 49

This was weird for someone like Killian to join the part where he would be sent to a war, and probably died.

Therefore, two days later, Killian was summoned to the palace, and Maximus talked to him personally. He didn’t meet him in the throne room, but both of them met in the training ground, where there was no one

around.

“So, what is your motive?” Maximus didn’t beat around the bush, he wanted to get down with this as soon as possible, since he didn’t think he could stay a little bit longer from Rania. Fuck. He craved for her.

“I don’t have any motive. I only want to be part of the victory of this kingdom,” Killian replied, his answer was very smooth. He didn’t even stutter, as he stood ten steps away from the king.

Someone with the privilege like Killian rarely cared about the war. They had a good life in their pack, as a respected former beta’s son, therefore, why would ruffle such convenience life?

Maximus stated as much, but Killian was unfazed with his answer.

“I think you have already learned that former beta Alaric is not my real father. I am his stepson, no matter how good I am, I will never meet with his expectation, because I am not blood related to him.”

Killian tilted his head, and gave the king a harmless smile.

“Don’t get me wrong, my king. He didn’t treat me bad. But, the blood that runs in my veins is not his, and there is nothing I can do to change that.”

Maximus listened to him, but he didn’t comment anything, instead, he talked about another topic entirely. The king walked toward Killian, his eyes fixed on him.

“Tell me why all of you treated Rania badly.”

Killian then rehashed the same thing that Maximus had already known, which made him look disappointed, because this was what he expected.

Eiten might not catch up with it, but he had survived by lying, thus he knew how it worked. It didn’t sound genuine at all, or even believable in that matter, but he didn’t say anything about it, and then talked about something else.

After a few short conversations, Maximus allowed Killian to enter the palace early, and trained with the other

warrior.

Just like what a wise man said. Kept your friend close, but your enemy closer. And that was what Maximus was doing.

Later that night, he finally gave in, and then visited Rania’s bedroom, where she was watching a television, which displayed her favorite cartoon. She didn’t watch anything else, but this one.

She was too engrossed, to the point she didn’t even realize that Maximus was standing behind her. The king watched the way she was chuckling lightly. The genuine smile on her lips, and wondered why she couldn’t show it to him.

Chapter 49

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The bandage on her wound had been taken off, but you could see a small linear scar on her neck. It was even more visible under the light. It was like a white thread against her skin. You wouldn’t notice that, unless you looked it closely.

Somehow, Maximus had the urge to touch her scar, telling her how sorry he was, that he didn’t mean to hurt

her.

And before his mind could process, his hand had touched her neck, which made her jump in surprise. The smile on her lips faded away, and her eyes filled with fear when she saw the king was there.

She opened her mouth, but she didn’t say anything.

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