The guy gestured toward a round table with chairs and said, “Please, over here, My King.” The King nodded and sat down at the table, with Ella taking a seat across from him. The tavern was deserted before they arrived, but as soon as the few villagers did, it was crowded and lively. A short time later, the man returned carrying a jar and two cups. “I make my drinks myself, Alpha King,” he beamed as he decanted the contents of the jar into the glasses.
“And I know you’ll enjoy it,” When the drinks began to bubble in the cups, King Spenser gave them his whole attention.
He inspected it carefully and said, “What is this?”
“Oh! This is what I like to refer to as bourbon. ”
With a chuckle, he nudged the cups closer to his mouth. Please… allow me a few moments to prepare the soup for Your Majesty the King.
“I’ll be back in a minute,” he raced off while motioning for the nearby locals to maintain watch. “Have you ever had something like this before?” With his own mug in hand, the King posed a question to Ella.
She shook her head, “I’ve never tasted… booze,” and the King sneered.
“Well…. ” He shurged and sipped from his own cup, “I think it’s time to try something fresh. Ella observed him carefully as he brought the cup away from his mouth, and as soon as he did, she burst out laughing. She put her hands over her face and snorted with laughter, much to the amusement of the King.
“Okay… Is there a problem?”
He questioned, his eyes narrowed. Ella laughed nervously as she looked him in the eye and said, “No… Not at all, My King. It’s simply that, you look so ridiculous,” she said.
“Funny? How? “Spenser inquired, giggling at the sight of her flushed face. Well, thank goodness! It was endearing to see her face light up like that at the jokes.
She laughed for the first time ever at that moment, and he caught it all on camera. She said, “The… the drink,”
He wiped it off with the palm of his hand and clicked his tongue, saying, “This has to be a joke.” The fact that you laughed at me shows that you deserve severe punishment. Now, gulp down yours rapidly. . Whaaaat???
Her eyes widened in astonishment, and her expression remained bewildered. In other words, “Have a drink on me, Ella! He took her glass and pressed it on her lips.
Olivia
Considering the annoyances of her existence, she…. humiliated by the public after being banished by the King. She recalled her emotions at hearing that she would be marrying the Alpha King. She cared deeply for him, and he felt the same way about her.
But that wasn’t until she failed to conceive a son for the king and choked at the prospect of sharing his bed with another woman. Ever since Natasha has come, she’s been doing all in her power to keep her at Pearl and prevent her from stealing the king’s affection.
First Diana, and now Ella. And while she was busy fending them off, she managed to win the King’s enmity as well. She tapped her head and took a deep smell. Just what has she done to warrant this fate, eh?
She wanted, above all else, to come out on top.
She hesitantly opened the door to the visitor, and Leena came in afterward, bowing and saying, “Greetings, My Queen,” but Olivia said nothing, apparently wanting her to continue.
There’s a whisper going around, Your Majesty, and it’s picking up speed quickly. Now that was something that caught Olivia’s attention; she furrowed her brows and looked at Ella with haste. “What? ” Leena nodded, “Yes, My Queen,” and added, “And according to them, the King looks to be on a date with her.”
There were rumors that he had first posed as a peasant, but that the merchants had ultimately figured out his true identity. He claimed to them that his only purpose in coming was to have a good time, and that he didn’t want anything to get in the way of that. And…. It was imperative that the locals cooperate. The villagers are now enjoying what seems to be a celebration, complete with drumming and dance, as the King and Ella make their way through the crowd. “What nonsense are you talking about, Leena?” A crack appeared in Olivia’s heart, and she sounded not angry, but pained and betrayed, as she said, “How can you come to my presence and lie to me? ”
She wanted desperately to think that the room was too loud and unpleasant for her to be seeing things correctly. Yes, since she could not fathom that the King was really extending his hand to shake Ella’s.
Leena said, “Careful, My Queen,” and held her hand to save her from falling when Olivia misstepped, but Olivia was too heartbroken to notice.
Spenser
With a cry, she wiped it off with the palm of her hand, and King Spenser couldn’t help but chuckle. “Don’t take it too hard. “He teased, “It really looks fantastic on you.” In fact, at that very second, Ella had forgotten that the King was even a factor.
As she saw him refill his cup, she felt compelled to do the same. But what if she becomes tipsy? she wondered. As a result, she would likely restrict ordering levels.
She joined the King in drinking deeply from their cups, and a little while later, the innkeeper came back with a huge dish of something that smelled quite enticing. Ella’s hungry gaze followed his every move as he set them on the table, and she verified the hot soup in it, which included a surprising amount of meat.
The bartender rubbed his hands together and apologized, “Sorry if I took long, Alpha King.” It’s my sincere wish that you find it to your satisfaction. “Hm. ” The King nodded thoughtfully, expressing his approval.
I really hope it has a good flavor. A little amount was spooned onto his tongue and he took a bite.
“So, what do you make of that, Alpha King? ”
The barkeep was intrigued.
“How’d I do? ”
Her heart was in her throat as she hurried through the throng with Leena following close after. Anxiety had swept over her, and the thought that he probably hadn’t seen made it mean much more to her.
She was certain that no one would identify her since she was dressed casually and her hair was covered by a scarf all the way to her neck. But that wasn’t a concern of hers, as she was focusing intently on the King and Ella ahead of them.
Ella and the King kept up with the throng, walking at a steady pace, until they reached an open field where a table and two seats had been put up. Huh? Did the villagers really manage to do all of this in such a short amount of time?
” Come hither, Supreme Leader! ” One of the men indicated, and Ella and the King sat down, smiling broadly at one other.
Six men, who seemed to be in charge of the throng, stood near the table, while the rest of the villagers stepped back, keeping an appropriate distance.
The list included Olivia. “Maputo, get the beverages! Hurry! More drinks? ”
The most senior clapped his hands, and the one being addressed to scampered off without delay, returning quickly with a jar and two smaller glasses. There was a click at the back of Spenser’s tongue. There’s some doubt.
“Oh! Don’t fret, reigning Alpha. “Part of the game, Ella thought, as the guy smiled broadly, his long beards accentuating the grumpy impression he was going for. She was no longer anxious, and the presence of the throng no longer bothered her. She was ready to see what the game was all about.