From Slave To Queen (by Karyn Anderson) novel Chapter 255

Chapter 255

Athena found herself staring at Kandel’s strikingly handsome face that had suddenly come so close She was momentarily seed

Before she could react, she suddenly felt a strong arm at her waist, strachping, her postur,

Xander gently settled Athena onto the Mool. As he reached out to t

poorpul site food bric was plati

Xander set the exquisite food box before Athena and opened it for her.

He carefully took out each dish from the food box and arranged them neatly before Athena, making sure everything was within tormach

Then, with a graceful sweep of his robe, he took a seat opposite Atheria.

Amouthwatering aroma wated from the steaming dishes.

Athena was starving, S

She instinctively swallowed as her mouth watered.

She glanced at Xander hesitantly and then looked at the dishes on the table. ‘Is Prince Xander here to have a meal with me?” she wondered.

“What, not to your taste?” Xander murmured, his gaze fixed solely on Athena, completely ignoring Michael, whom he had just tossed aside

Had his attendant not caught him in time, Michael would have been eating dirt by now.

Michael stared at Athena and Xander, his eyes wide with shock before a shadow passed over his gaze.

A man and a woman are dining alone together in broad daylight. Aren’t they afraid of gossip? Michael thought darkly.

Athena was starving, but with Michal glaring at her like he’d just caught her in the act, there was no way she could est.

“Seriously? Why is he looking at me like that! We’ve been over for ages, why does Michael still think he can meddle in my life! Athena thought, both annoyed and a little amused.

Xander seemed to only then notice Michael, his lips curling into a smile that was more mocking than apologetic.’s Lord Osborne,” he drawled, “i mistook you for some lowlife trying to accost my Princess Consort. My apologies for the rough handling, I trust you’re unharmed?”

There was an indescribable edge of sarcastic politeness in Xander’s expression and tone

Athena noticed the veins bulging at Michael’s temple. His temper in check.

in both rank and status, Michael was beneath Xander, What’s he so worked up about?” Athens wondered.

Michael took a deep breath to steady himself, then obediently knelt. “Greetings, Prince Xander,” he said, his tone carefully respectful.

Xander chuckled, his magnanimity tinged with subtle mockery as he called out to Marquis. “Please, Marquis, rise. You’ve recently wed, and I haven’t yet had the chance to offer my congratulations.”

Xander raised this wine cup to Michael with a deceptively cordial smile. “Care to share a drink with me, Marquis?”

Michael’s face tightened as he demurred, “Prince Xander, thanks for your kindness, but my official business forbids into drink.”

“Oh, I almost forget,” Xander remarked with feigned surprise. “Marquis, wasn’t it just yesterday that you received official punishment? And yet here you are, diligently attending to your duties despite your injuries. Such loyalty to the Crown and country. His Majesty knew, he would be very pleased

Xander appeared to be in high spirits, his wolds unusually amiable

But only Athena could see the icy chillin Xander’s eyes. A cold that was barely contained and threatened to spillover.

1/4

Chapter 255

Kander’s gaze was a silent warning to Michael Hu’d better his disc from Athena.

Athena had a sneaking suspicion Michae’s recent motorture probably had oder’s ding wit

She might not be the type to kick Michael when he’s down, but she had to admit that the way pate

Ang tin predcmend!.

“Focus on your meal,” Xander said, tapping the table lightly as he noticed Athens zong out, a hint of jealousy lickeringiniseyes.

Xandershot Athena a displeased look, b

, his jealousy maching a boiling point.

What’s so special about Michael? Is he better looking than me? Xander thought disdainfully.

Athena’s cheeks flushed slightly in embarrassment wasn’t even looking at Michael, she thought

She lowered her head and gobbled down her food, her checks pulled out like a little hamster

Xander gazed at her with a tender smile, his eyes brimming with adoration.

Then, Xander poured Athena a cup of coffee and said gently, “Eat slowly

“Mm hmm,” Athena mumbled with her mouth full, only now realizing just how ravenous she was

Even the radishes she normally wouldn’t touch tasted unexpectedly sweet and delicious now.

To anyone else, it was just an ordinary exchange between the two of them, but in Michael’s eyes, it soured completely.

him, his fits clenching so tightly his knuckles turned white.

Michael felt a surge of anger boiling inside him, his

Michael food a dark, brooding gaze on Xander’s back.

What kind of man does he think he is, throwing his weight around? thought Michael, fumeing inwardly

Xander sensed something and turned back, foigning surprise. “Marquis, Will here?”

As Xander turned around, the dark fury in Michael’s eyes vanished instantly. He bowed respectfully and said, “I, your humble servant, take my leave.”

“One day, when I finally hold the reins of power, I’ll make Xander pay! Michael vowed to himself.

Willow’s arrival instantly

The whispers faded, but their smirks remained. Each one dripping with malice

Michael turned his attention to the masks. “You’re saying these can prevent plague infection” he asked skeptically

“Yes, Lord Osborne,” said Nora

“Yes, my lord,” Willow interjected softly

Verify captcha to read the contentVerify