Predatory Marriage (Web Novel)

Chapter 38 – As Red as Blood

At first glance, one would assume that Ishakan was a poor dancer. However, witnessing him move so gracefully with the music, made Leah think otherwise. It was as if he was taught how to dance the dance of Estia beforehand. However, Leah couldnt stop herself from saying…

“It seems you have a knack in attracting trouble.” she said, finally breaking the silence between them. As they twirled, Leahs skirt fluttered around her like a flower blooming before falling gracefully around her feet. At this statement, Ishakan frowned at her…

“Will you really insist on playing princess when were dancing?”

She fought the urge to stomp on his foot. But even if she were to put all that she had on that one mighty stomp, she doubts, with his thick skin, that he would sense she was doing it. It was like underneath his skin was his skeleton made of iron. Seeing his grin at her, Leah couldnt help but snap at him…

“Why do you even insist on causing me trouble every time?” She asked him incredulously and he only grinned at her all the more.

“Probably because it irritates you so much.” he said smugly, and Leah stared at him with a glare.

She was still deciding whether or not he meant it or just making fun of her. Sensing she couldnt get a straight answer, Ishakan fired away once more with a smug grin…

“Do you like your fiancé? Byun Gyongbaek?” He asked with mock curiosity as Leahs frown only deepened the more he grinned at her.

This man, she thinks with irritation, fighting back the growing urge to cause him bodily harm. It was clear now that he was enjoying her predicament.

“My feelings for this matter are irrelevant.” She answered diplomatically, “As a princess, it is my duty to marry him.”

“Ah youre too kind, princess.” he mock-praised her and drew her closer, whispering to her ear. “Dont you think you should loosen up a little?”

Leah would have preferred that he was unable to come to Estia, thus not having him around, alas, reality was not that fortunate. Instead of gracing him with an answer, Leah chose to change the subject instead.

“You dance so well the dance of Estia, how come?” She asked him.