Kiel's gaze narrowed as he demanded sternly, Why are you here ? What do you want ? Cormac replied smoothly with a gentle smile , "I'm here for many reasons , but I'd like to settle down in my house first .
Kiel's expression turned skeptical , Which house ? As far as I remember , you don't own any house here . Cormac's smile broadened , "Of course I have a house here , and you know .
Kiel studied Cormac intently , thinking Why is he smiling ? Don't rumors say he never smiles ? That he only smile when he wants disruption ? Should I be worried or what's he planning ?_ Kiel mindlinked his beta Ash , Add a lot of guards outside the hall . Ash replied promptly via mindlink , Yes , I've mindlinked Damiel .
Kiel smirked coldly , I don't remember selling my land to you because the person I sold it to is a human , not a witch . Cormac countered calmly , Just because you sold it to one person doesn't mean he can't sell it to another person .
Kiel's anger suddenly grew inside him , "Where is the proof that you own it ? Cormac snapped his fingers , books suddenly appeared in his hands . He took a step forward to approach Kiel's throne , but all the guards in the hall suddenly circled him , ready to attack if he did something .
Ash asked him sternly , "What are you doing ? Cormac replied him calmly , "I just want to pass the title deed – I'm not planning on killing your king . And if I wanted to do that , he would've died when I entered the hall . Do you think those guards can hold me back ? Cormac scoffed contemptuously , "How pathetic .
Kiel's eyes blazed with indignation , What are you trying to say ? Are you mocking my guards ? So you're finally showing your true colors ? You think you can disrespect me and my people in our place and go scot-free ? You think just because you are a powerful witch that we should be scared of you ?
Kiel's voice rose , Don't you forget , you are not in your land you can't do anything you want .Cormac's smile turned bitter , Tell me , when have I disrespected you ? Every word I've spoken since I entered this hall , I've done it with caution – I don't want to upset you . I don't want you to think I'm a threat to you .
Cormac looked around the hall , his silver eyes surveying the guards surrounding him , Who is disrespecting whom here ?
Ash watched Cormac warily , sensing undercurrents This witch is skilled ; does he seek accord or manipulate Kiel ?_ Ash's gaze flicked to Kiel .
Kiel's jaw remained clenched as he commanded Produce the proof don't play word games with me . He gestured with his hand to dismiss the guards and looked at Ash to collect the files in Cormac's hands . Ash collected the documents and handed them to Kiel . Kiel opened one of the books , revealing documents with his own signature .
Kiel's surprise mingled with fury _How did he acquire this ? Was the buyer I trusted deceitful ?Kiel's thoughts swirled angrily , fueling his alpha instincts . He looked at the name written in the book and smiled coldly , Ah , so you killed the man and collected the documents because the man's name is still on the paper .He accused Cormac , You claim to own the land but your name isn't on the title deed .
Cormac answered him calmly , "What makes you think I killed the man ? And who said it wasn't my name in the document ? Kiel cut him off ,How about you cut the crap and explain yourself ? Why would I kill the man when I have the money to buy it ? And the name on the paper is my second name . My mother named me that name .Cormac said calmly . Kiel scoffed mockingly , "So you expect me to believe that ? Because I and all the people in this hall know your mother died giving birth to you so which mother gave you this name ? He said that in a mocking way .
Cormac replied him , Just because my mother died when giving birth to me doesn't mean she hadn't written down the name she wanted to give her child And Cormac's silver eyes held a quiet intensity as he continued , Why is it framed as if I were the one who killed my mother ? Was it my fault that she died in childbirth ? If another person said it , I wouldn't mind but that coming from you is not fair .
Kiel's expression remained unyielding , Why do you speak as if we are close ? Do you expect me to be happy with you by deceiving me ? Using a human to buy my land , deceiving me into thinking it was the person who wanted it , not knowing it was you .
Cormac countered calmly , "If it was me who came directly to you , would you have sold it to me ? Kiel's gaze narrowed further , What do you want ? Why are you here ? And why here of all places ?
Cormac said softly with a gentle smile , What did I want ? I want you And I'm here because you are here . And I like it here . Kiel's Lycon speed surged instantly he stood up with primal ferocity and grabbed Cormac's neck .
The hall erupted into shock people were stunned by Cormac's words , but the shock they felt when Kiel grabbed his neck was terrified and alarmed. They wondered what would happen next .All the guards and Ash were ready , poised incase Cormac retaliated .
Cormac's silver eyes remained soft and gentle as he whispered, this is more like you . I love this side of you . Kiel's grip around Cormac's neck tightened further as he growled am not a thing that you can have or own . You should get that into that brain of yours .
Cormac replied him softly , "Then you can have me . I don't mind you having me – I'm all yours ."Ash and the elders in the hall were thinking Cormac is crazy saying that , especially when his neck is in Kiel's hand but what he said next gave them a profound surprise .
Cormac declared to Kiel with a quiet conviction , You can't kill me . You know that because I'm your mate saying the mate word loudly so the people in the hall would hear .
Kiel's expression turned darker as he replied What makes you so confident that I won't kill you ? And you say 'mate do I look like I wanted a mate in my life ? Just because we are mates doesn't mean I can't kill you.the you think you have power over me just because you are my soulmate. He scoffed contemptuously , I'd rather mate with a human than have anything to do with you , witch . I despise your kind and I hate you .Kiel's hand around Cormac's neck tightened further but before he could do something regrettable , ash come forward ,Ash urged calmly , "I think you should calm down and let us settle this supreme alpha Kiel – don't let us do it in a violent way .He added gravely , Cormac's people are at the border if anything happens to him , they will launch an attack on us . Please calm your anger down .
Kiel's gaze lingered on Cormac's face his alpha instincts wrestled with restraint . The hall held its collective breath every eye watched tensely .
Cormac remained tranquil in Kiel's grasp , his silver eyes conveying quiet acceptance . He seemed almost serene as if he trusted deeply the bond between them .
Ash's words penetrated Kiel's fury the alpha slowly loosened his grip around Cormac's neck , letting him breathe raggedly . Cormac didn't struggle – he merely stood there , his gaze locked onto Kiel's face .
The hall exhaled collectively courtiers and guards sensed the volatile balance between Kiel and Cormac shifting subtly .
Kiel stepped back slowly , his eyes still piercing Cormac as he sit back on his throne.