"Ahem!" I cleared my throat, and she finally moved her eyes to .
"And you are?"
Seriously?
"Do you expect to believe that you don’t know ?"
"Such a disrespectful tone. Do you speak to your elders that way? Can’t bla this old woman for not being familiar."
Guilt tripping now?
I have just t her for one minute, and she’s already by far the worst King I had t so far.
"Nico..." I said, knowing he was behind . "Please take Es to the car."
"As you wish, Milady."
I felt her hand slip from mine, and I waited until they were inside.
"Apologies... I should have introduced myself if I knew it was necessary. Given our history, I thought we were already familiar."
She raised an eyebrow, and I could tell she was irritated because I hadn’t switched my tone to respect. She can dream on.
"My my..." She murmured before clicking her tongue. "You’re an impulsive one."
The most acceptable thing I have ever heard her say since I t her.
"I’m Catherine. Catherine King. And you are? I don’t believe we have ever t."
Right from the corner of my eye, I saw a brief smile touch Ares’ lips.
"King..." I noticed her grip on her cane tightened, and she spoke low but stern. "I have never seen anyone so greedy to claim that na. Do you have any idea what that na ans? The weight of being a King? Are you able to comprehend the importance of being a King’s woman?"
This—!
"Careful, Grandmother..." Ares said, voice cold.
"Careful?" She sounded insulted.
"It’s alright, honey." I slipped my arm into his, and she observed the action, eyes catching the diamond on my finger.
"Ah... " she voiced. "Seems like your business trip ca with a package. Then I’m in the wrong here because this is clearly not a random woman..."
I swear to God I’m gonna—!
"I’m Constance King. The oldest King and Grandmother to two lovely twins who don’t appreciate family."
That switch was wild, but I’m still struck that she’s gonna pretend she hasn’t known until now.
Was this so kind of ga or sothing? It might as well be.
"Now... let us not bite on each other’s heads for the tension in this wide space is enough to blind this poor old woman."
Figures.
"You must all be tired, especially my grandchild. Let us all head to the estate so that we may catch up. Apparently, there is much to do, because your business trip wasn’t so much of it."
Estate. That estate. I got the chills recalling that place.
"That won’t be necessary," Ares stated, hotly.
Well, in my head, anything that ca out of that mouth of his was hot and enough to bring to my knees.
Constance’s smile faded faster than a train wreck. Does she honestly believe that Ares was just gonna say yes to her? Despite my dislike for the King’s estate, I knew Ares didn’t like that place either because it was consud with his mother’s mories.
"Are you going to deny an old woman having so ti with family?" She shifted her eyes to . "Particularly now you have a fiancée."
"Wife," Ares corrected.
Be still, my beating heart! I’m gonna shower this man with kisses.
A chuckle rolled off her, sudden but wild. "Oh, my... wife? You took what I said to heart about you settling down with utmost consideration."
Sarcasm much?
"However, I do recall telling you that I was going to make the union. I already have a perfect woman—!
Ares led away, and the tension that had gripped the air only tightened further. I could feel her gaze burning through my back, and I had a gnawing feeling that this wasn’t over.
"Perfect woman?" I asked, already feeling an annoyance build that there was a woman out there waiting for a fucking ring.
"Ignore her."
I halted and so suddenly grabbed the collar of his coat and brought him down for a kiss.
Constance was still watching. I wanted her to know that this man is mine, and I intend to stay.
I forced my tongue into his, making it hot and enough to switch the dark tension to a sensual one, but I yanked my lips off, swaying my tongue through it as if I had tasted candy.
"Shall we?"
Ares traced his thumb on his lips, eyes dark and wild like he was gonna get a hold of again, but he simply opened the car door for .
~☆~
The drive to the penthouse was nostalgic in a way. I could still rember the streets, tall buildings, and all. Despite the windows up, I knew the familiar loudness was gonna get down a long mory lane.
Es was sitting on my lap, and her eyes were glued to the window as she stared in amazent, like she had entered a whole new world.
When we arrived at the penthouse, it was dark, and Es was already asleep, exhausted from the long journey.
Ares had told the driver to keep moving to satisfy Es’s wonder, so it was more like we took a tour through half of the city until her eyelids grew heavy. Now she’s knocked out from all the sightseeing.
When the car ca to a stop, my eyes connected with the building. Like a fast replay in my brain, the mories flooded until I went utterly still.
"Baby?"
I flinched, snapping out of it. Nervous, I didn’t et his eyes, getting out of the car.
"Mrs. King."
I gasped, "Julian!"
I’d have hugged him if I weren’t carrying Es.
He nodded, his broad smile making his wrinkles show. "It’s good to have you back."
His words tugged at my heartstrings.
"I requested to see you before I retire. I’m glad I finally got the chance to."
I nodded, stretching my hand, and he took it with both of his.’
"Welco back, and I wish you all the happiness."
My voice choked with emotion. "Thank you."
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