Twisted Fates

Trust wasn't an issue for what he had in mind. Rather, her cooperation was what he needed to accomplish his mission.

Malik didn't lie when he proposed his idea to the Queen. He was betting on the idea to aid his brother rather than himself.

It was also a way for him to regain his footing as the legitimate prince of the realm. Although he could do that without Yasmin's help, he had decided on using her.

What better way to teach her than to take her into the wolf's den? She kept calling him useless. It would be entertaining to watch how useful she could be against those old geezers.

His fingers traced her chin leisurely, enjoying the texture of her skin. Unlike what she expected to find, there was no trace of lust in his orbs.

He was toying with her and her heart ached once she realized that. Had she managed to make him despise her so much from years of taunting?