Chapter 29. Blindsided

Jealousy is a feeling that I've never felt before. It reeks and strangely pained me. I was not liking what it does to my energy level.

I knew Armand visited Justus. I still didn't understand why he didn't want to have a threesome with him and me. I thought he loved me.

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The knowledge of King Armand having nightly visits to Justus's chamber was shocking at first. But when I finally asked he only told me that he loves me, not Justus.

As if I understood his explanation, I didn't ask further. Though the wretched feeling stayed deep inside me, and it took more of my energy that it left me mostly a bit more tired by the end of the day.

I usually feel better after feeding off the king's sexual energy and it stays that way whenever he decided to lay with me until the next day.

"Basilea," Justus greeted me with his warm smile, for a second I didn't know if I should be friendly or snap at him. But I know I couldn't be mad