17. Spoil Sport

But earlier she'd nearly shit her pants out of fear when he growled at her like that. She had heard he was powerful and dangerous but right then he looked absolutely lethal and she was pretty sure he could kill her if his father hadn't intervened but that only make her want him more.

But she knows now she have to be more careful in the future if she really wants to win him over. She could see he's not like other men. He's different. Which only add to his appeal.

Chusi stole another peek at him and immediately clamp her thighs together, her face was flushing red. Just the sight of him alone was enough to make her panties wet. How could a man be so sinfully handsome.

Levi caught her staring and twitched his nose at the stink of her arousal.

There will be no future between them.

He felt disgusted already to be sitting at the same table as her but he managed to keep his cool, he had to endure it for now.

And where the fuck was Nerida, anyway? Wasn't she supposed to be here helping him?

Levi gritted his teeth, in frustration. He needed someone to help him deal with this disgusting bitch and Nerida was perfect for the job. She always knew how to drive them away.

Levi decided to ignore her completely. He shifted his gaze away from her to really observe the crowd for the first time ever since hesl's arrived at the banquet.

Everywhere was lively with people mingling and chatting animatedly among themselves while enjoying the banquet. A soft music played in the background.

Some royals came to toast to him. While some shower him with flattery and try to negotiate business deals with him but Levi was only polite to them and not paying much attention to whatever they're blabing about, while his mind was elsewhere entirely.

He scanned the crowd. There are a lot of girls in here, he noticed. All dressed so lavishly, looking beautiful in their vain display of extravagant attires and jewelries with different kinds of hair styles and layers of make up.

Some of them, upon seeing him looking were even smiling seductively at him. Trying to get his attention. They're afraid to go too close to him but they still can't resist the appeal of trying to give him different kinds of seductive gestures that irritates him.

But none of of them was his mate. None.

He felt his heart clenched in anguish.

How can the fate be so cruel to him? What had he even done to deserve this torture? Why does everyone get to find a mate while his own take so fucking long to appear? Why?

He had even been entertaining a little bit of hope earlier in the morning, hoping upon hope that he'll find her today as every daughters of royals and nobles will be gathering. But that hope has been brutally crushed before it can even bloomed further. Which is why he was stuck here now having to endure the presence of these annoying princess.

He glance at her again and felt sick to his stomach. How was he supposed to get engaged to this one when he could not even stand the sight of her now? He could feel his fire burning in his gut at that thought. He'd rather as soon as get married to a duck rather than getting married to this one and have to endure her presence everyday forever.

"Are you alright, Levi?" his father jutted him back from his thoughts while moving with King Drake to join him on his table. He sat beside his son, while king Drake sat beside his daughter.

Rex noticed his son's unstable aura leaking out while he seem to be spacing out making the girl in front of him wince. And the fact that he hadn't touched any of the meal served on his table.

Now that Rex understand his son better, he could guess what was going on in his mind right now, judging by the disgusted look on his face which he wasn't doing very well to hide.

'Of course, not' Levi replied telepathically. 'her scent is killing me, father. How can a little girl smell so horrible?'

Rex almost choked on his drink when he heard that. 'levi...I bet she only smell horrible to you, son'

Drake was startled. "Are you alright, Alpha Rex?"

"Oh I'm fine...Levi are you..."

"I'm fine, father. But I think I need to retire to my room now. it's been a long day and my head is aching. I trust I can leave the guests in your hands. Jasper will assist you if you need anything" Levi rubbed his temple for emphasis.

Rex, understanding his son's situation, waved him off. " Okay. I'll ask someone to deliver your meal later. You hardly touch the food here."

" Thank you, Father" how can he eat in this kind of situation? He really needed to leave and clear is head.

About the engagement..." King Drake began after seeing Levi was ready to leave without addressing the issue at hand.

"we'll talk at breakfast tomorrow, King Drake. Tonight is just for the dinner banquet but thanks for gracing us with your presence, all the same. I'm sorry I can't keep you company any longer but father and jasper would be here if you need anything" Levi rouse from his seat, bowed to his father and Drake then headed towards the stairs.

Chusi panicked after seeing the look her father gave her and quickly hurried after him. They haven't even talk yet!

"Maybe I can help you with your headache, your majesty? "

Levi stopped abruptly and turned around slowly towards her. Oh! this stupid princess doesn't just know when to stop, does she? Why does she think he left the banquet early in the first place? "Oh? and how exactly do you intend to do that. You're not a healer are you?" he asked calmly. She's the only headache he is having right now!

"No, your majesty but I can..."

"Levi!" Nerida, who'd been gone for God knows how long suddenly appeared from nowhere and jumped between them "I've been looking for you" she smiled brilliantly at him and clung to his arm.

Levi scowled at her " I was here all the time, Nerida. Where the fuck have you been?." he was really angry at her. if she'd appeared earlier, he wouldn't have had to endure the stupid princess for so long.

"Oh c'mon Levi , I was here a couple of minutes ago. I just left before you arrived to take care of somethings." She'd finished dressing up over an hour ago and ready to go to the banquet when she noticed Astor, the handsome stable boy. He'd sneak up her window. And she'd had to dismissed her handmaiden before she noticed so she could deal with Astor. She knew what he was there for. She'd know he'd soon come looking for her after he'd send her a letter about Levi's engagement. But she hadn't know he'd keep her for almost an hour and she had had to take a bath and dress all over again.

Where is father?" She turned around "And who is this?" She asked looking pointedly at Chusi even though she can already guess who Chusi was.

Chusi was so angry and jealous that she feels like clawing Nerida's eyes out. She hadn't even get the chance to touch Levi yet. But here's this stupid adopted sister clinging to his arms as if showing off to her. She'd heard rumors about this sister of his and how Levi spoiled her. It seems the rumors are true. Chusi clenched her fists, trying to remain calm.

"Father's right over there. Oh and this is Princess... What's your name again?" Levi look at her with a lack of interest. He couldn't even be bothered to remember her name since she means nothing to him.

Chusi felt her face heated up in embarrassment. " Chusi, your majesty. My name is Chusi" she replied trying to look calm. How could he forget her name so easily? She was the most popular princess in Midgard, yet the Azure king doesn't even care to know who she is.

" Oh oh, Chusi" he said the name with a hint of distaste in his mouth. " She's princess Chusi of Seggotan Kingdom.You can help me entertain her while I rest. I'm really tired."

Nerida, with a hint of ridicule in her eyes looked at Nisha who was trying to fake a smile but failing terribly. "Of course, Levi. you can go up and rest. I'll handle the rest here, don't worry" she will gladly entertain this princess.

" Alright. Thank you. Your necklace will be delivered to the palace tomorrow." Levi turned and walk up the stairs.

Nerida Squealed. " Thank you, Levi." She hugged Levi from behind intentionally for Chusi to see. "You're the best"

Levi stiffened, only Nerida could dare touch him like this because she's his sister and he knew she was doing it for show.