Chapter 93.
“You good?”
Harlor askeil, his gaze focused on me. I sent lam a small ned before turning my attention to Quentin who had claimed a central spot on the stage
I found it heartwarming how Harlor always asked about my wellbeing and made sure I was alright.
“And now the auction will be in full swing,” Quentin brought the microphone close to his mouth.
“The main aim of this auction will be to raise funds for the army,” Quentin explained. “Toing this can better help in providing better resistance against any foreign enemies we might encounter,”
The whole room fell into applause. I leaned back into the plush seat, clapping my hands and mirroring the actions of other people seated around me
“If you would please,” Quentin said to a woman standing by the stage.
She clapped her hands twice and not a moment later, a line of men trooped in, each of them holding one antique object..
The objects ranged from paintings, to sculptures and even items owned by renowned celebrities.
“Let’s get started with the famed Fein German’s painting titled ‘Glass house.” Quentin gestured at the first painting that was displayed.
This piece will be going for two hundred thousand.” He squinted towards the crowd. “Dol see any hands?”
“Two hundred thousand.” A woman raised her placard
“Two hundred and five thousand.” Another man piped in. There was an air of confidence around him as he made his bid.
It went on like that, with more people popping up and placing even higher bids.
In the end, the painting was sold to an elderly gentleman for three hundred thousand. Quentin moved to the next piece which was an antique watch. The watch was explained to be over a century old.
These collections are nowhere near as appealing as this handsome but simple Alpha General next to me.
I turned to Haelor just as his eyes flicked away from me. By how close I was to him, I could smell the cologne he’d used. It was undisputed that tonight. Haelor smells incredibly good. I could already feel myself getting dizzy from the smell of his perfume.
He shyly turned to me. “What?”
“You tell me. You’ve been so quiet. What’s on your mind?” I folded my
arms
He simply shrugged, an unreadable look passing through his eyes for a brief second.
I could tell there was something he wanted to ask, something resting on his mind.
“Funds for the military, “I continued. “What do you think about that?”
There was a small smile playing on his lips as he watched me. Teasing him was something I would never get tired of
“And I still remember what you said back at the entrance
rance to the club? What was that about? I continued to tease
His cheek reddened just a little and I noticed him visibly trying to look away. Call it sadistic but I realized in teasing him as a form of torment.
“Or do you want me to answer that?” I sent him a look
The smile on his lips slowly faded and in its stead, a serious look had popped up. For a brief second, I wondered if he was going to do it: ask me to be
his mate.
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My heart fluttered as the nerves flowed through me. Even if he really was going to ask that, it would make any sense to do it here.
“I’ll be returning to the border soon.” He finally said.
I was stunned. “What?”
“I’ve been meaning to tell you that,” he explained. “Hopefully, I’ll be able to spend some time with you before eventually leave?
I
A sharp pain hit my chest at his words. It wasn’t like this was the first time where he’d he leaving for the borders or the war front
But it hurt this much because I thought we’d have a bit more time together. I’d initially hoped I’d get to spend some time with him. Seems I’d been wrong to just assume that.
The pain in my chest increased, like my heat was squeezing in on itself. Without thinking, I immediately reached for Haleor’s hand in a bid to ease the pain just a little.
“Thea?” I could barely hear Haelor’s voice over the pain that was slowly racking through my body.
“Thea!” I felt his arm go around me. “What’s wrong with you?”
“Hurts.” That was all I could mutter as I pointed to my chest.
His eyes widened with what looked like realization. And just as quick as it had came, his eyes darkened on instinct.
I barely had any time to ponder on what that look on his face meant when another searing pain hit me square in the chest.
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