Chapter 110. Drunk

“So you’re saying I’m not treating you right, Althea?” Gavriel’s voice dropped, calm yet sharp. His brows collided, eyes narrowing at her as if daring her to say another word.

“Oh, she’s just drunk, Your Highness,” Luna Ruth quickly interjected, her voice slightly trembling when Gavriel’s cold stare shifted to them. His face was dark, unreadable.

Althea only grinned and lifted her finger toward him. “Look, look! He always wears the same expression! I can’t tell if he’s angry or just… brooding. Always serious. No wonder he looks older than his age.”

Gasps filled the air. But Althea wasn’t done. She leaned forward, cupped his face with both hands, and added with a teasing tone, “The Alpha King… so ruthless! You don’t even let me breathe. Let me stay here for a while—I actually feel at ease with nice people around me.”

Then she hiccuped, ruining her boldness in an instant.

Gavriel stood, jaw tight. “We’re leaving,” he said curtly, gripping her wrist and p