From Slave To Queen (by Karyn Anderson) novel Chapter 215

Chapter 215

Natasha’s voice banned with excitement as the gently midged Athens She texted, “What are you standing there the a fool for? Go greet Prince bander already! He’s your fiancé, shtet all!”

Prince Xander never attends such trivial gatherings.

“His sudden appearance could only mean one thing he was here specifically for Athena, Natasha thought as she watched Athena in exasperation.

Noticing her inaction, Natasha pondered, “There’s such a golden opportunity right in front of her and she’s not grabbing it. If she waits any longer and the chance will be gone!”

At this moment, she was itching to shove Athena straight into Xander’s arms; just to put Willow in her place

However, Athena only spared Xander a

der a fleeting glance before quickly averting her eyes.

“My heart is racing.” Athena thought, but she managed to reply calmly, “Why wouldn’t Prince Xander be here? Maybe he enjoys polo too?”

Natasha was at a loss for words, and she fumed inwardly, ‘Prince Xander is cold and alool, and he never shows up in crowded places like

“Yet Athèna just calmly said, “He’s only here to watch polo.”

“Why can’t she use that brain of hers and realize Prince Xander came here for her?”

Athena glanced again in Xander’s direction, only to find he was already gone.

“He must dislike showing his face in crowded places

ces and has probably already left, she thought

Natasha was about to say more when Athena tugged at her hand and said, “They’re forming teams now. Let’s go join one.”

Polo is played between two teams of eight players each

By the time Athena and Natasha arrived on the field, Willow had already assembled her team.

She had come prepared, as all her teammates were skilled polo players.

The remaining players on the field looked utterly dejected. After all,lacing Willow’s team meant certain defeat.

Just Matthew alone was enough to make anyone’s blood run cold.

He was renowned for his lightning speed and ruthless, unpredictable man

Anyone who dared to go head to head with him was lucky to escape with just a minor injury. More often than not, they’d be unseated from their horses.

It was this aggressive prowess that had earned him quite the reputation in polo circles.

Athena scanned the field and she noticed four women and two men.

With herself and Natasha, that made a full team of eight players.

Athena walked up to them and asked, “Wanna team up?”

The leading woman’s eyes widened in shock when she realized it was Athena. She stammered hesitantly, “Athena, you… You’d team up with us?”

To them, having someone as skilled as Athena join their team felt like a waste of her talent.

“Why not? I’m just here to have some fun! Athena replied with a smile.

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Everyone beamed and nodded eagerly in agreement. “That’s amazing!”

Just moments before, they’d been worried about the match, but Athena’s arrival rekindled their hope.

Willow gently bit her lip as Athena appeared.

“Why does Athena always have to compete with me?” she thought bitterly.

“Willow, don’t be afraid. I’ve got your back,” Matthew said, shooting Athena a look full of hatred,

If it weren’t for Athena, I wouldn’t have fallen so low,” he thought bitterly

He had been demoted from being one of the Pidence Guards to a mere soldier on guard duty, and Matthew could hardly bear such humiliation.

He had resigned last winter and had been idle at home ever since.

The Duke of Suffield, who was at his wits end, had begun considering marriage prospects for Matthew.

When the Beckham family hosted this polo match, the Duke of Suffield saw it as a chance for Matthew to make an appearance and pave the way for his marriage

Of course, Matthew knew nothing about any of this

He thought the Duke of Suffield wanted him to protect Willow.

Willow looked at him gratefully, murmuring, “Matthew, thank you for always looking out for me.”

Har docile and cautious demeanor tugged at Matthew’s heartstrings.

“If it weren’t for Athena, Willow and I wouldn’t be in this mess, he thought

At this point, both teams were already on horseback Matthew spurred his horse forward, flashing Athena a provocative grin

darkened.

The wild abandon of his charge had everyone on the sidelines holding their breath for Athena’s safety.

Even though Janice didn’t know much about polo, she couldn’t help but break out in a cold sweat for Athena. “Why is Matthew playing so aggressively? What if someone gets hurt?” she exclaimed anxiously

Michael’s mother was her aunt. Although her own family wasn’t particularly prominent, her connection to the Osborne family allowed her to sand after among the noble ladies, and it also gave her undeniable confidence when she spoke.

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