Predatory Marriage (Web Novel)

Chapter 39 – Love Potion (1)

Leah felt as if she was doused in cold water, trapped in a nightmare as her mind grew hazed as she listened to his words. Her breath shuddered as she fought to regain control on her body, which was beginning to turn sluggish…

“Drugs..? What… do you… mean?”

As much as she wished he was only teasing her, and to laugh it off with a statement he was way too drunk so early in the day, she knew the truth wasnt so kind. Was there no end to the trouble that would come at her today?

Byun Gyongbaek chuckled dryly at her question, “Ah, pretending to be naive, I see,” he hummed as his fingers grasped her chin roughly. Despite the pain his touch gave her, Leah couldnt bring herself to even scream.

Her entire body, including her tongue, grew heavy, as if she was filled with lead. Her limbs refused to cooperate…

“Ive treated you nicely because of your status as a princess,” he sneered, “And yet you repay me by acting like a bitch.” He shook her chin roughly in his anger, “I witness you lose your mind at the sight of that savage, how could I be sure youve remained untouched?” he whispered.

He licked his lips, stared at her as he held a smug look before he leaned closer to whisper by her ear…

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“It seems Ill have to see for myself,” and cold dread filled Leah as she struggled to move. She watched as he brought his hand up to caress her neck, trailing down his fingers, and grabbed the neckline of her dress, and had begun to tug it down.

She squeezed her eyes shut in her helplessness. Shed never felt so stupid. She wanted to push him away, get away from as much as possible, but all she could do was shake beneath his touches. She choked back a sob, unable to call for help.

She felt her dress loosen up, saw the ribbon tying it together fall onto the floor. She felt him draw closer, his hot breath hit her bare skin as she shivered in disgust.