Chapter 256: The Venom Within
At his words, Soleia, Rafael, and Elinora had equally disgusted looks, but Elinora quickly recovered, pasting an expression of gratefulness on her face.
"Your Majesty, thank you for your foresight," Elinora said with simpering sweetness.
Who cared if she had to have her father-in-law as a witness to her wedding night? She was confident about her body and did not care whether or not other men had a peep or two. After all, she had already used her body to get her way around Orion Elsher previously. What more difference would a powerful — and still rather attractive — king be?
"Well, if you’re so keen on watching a man and a woman fuck, feel free to patronize the brothels in town," Rafael said with a snort. "There are plenty of good men and women who would be more than happy to be paid to indulge in their sexual pleasures. I am sure we can find prostitutes who would be willing to play into such a kink for their beloved king."
Without waiting to see the manner his father and Elinora’s face turned red with a mixture of anger and embarrassment, Rafael grabbed Soleia’s hand and marched out of the room. Orion cast them one look before he tottered along. His eyes remained glued on the knights who stood guard.
As the door slammed shut, King Recaldo’s hand swerved, striking a lamp that had been placed right next to him. It fell to the floor with a clatter, the flame immediately snuffed out upon contact with the cold floor.
Elinora took a quiet inhale but did not flinch. She waited until the King had calmed down before she walked forward and spoke up.
"Your Majesty," she said, "I believe there might be a solution."
King Recaldo slowly turned back. He glared at Elinora, but otherwise did not say anything. The Wynslers were a powerful house, and they provided plenty of political power to the royal family. That political power was what kept Recaldo on the throne and not beheaded by one of his sons vying for power.