Page 52 of Ruthless Kings of Havoc

The action is observed perfectly, giving off the impression that I truly adore this woman.

That I’d go to great lengths to protect her… by any means necessary.

“Which is why I want to ensure our dynamic is not only balanced, but my Maiden is protected when I’m unable to keep a close eye on her.” I look at her on purpose, watching as she looks up at me with doe eyes while pouting her lip.

Fuck, it makes her so fucking hot.

Those red lips especially make me want to know what else they can do.

Domino’s always talking about how good she is at sucking cock. I wonder if I’ll get to put that to the test.

“I’m sure I can fulfill it, Matteo,” Saint Joaquin assures me.

“Excellent.” I give him a wide smile. One I know he’ll understand confirms there’s no way of denying my request from this moment onward.

“I’d like for us to have a fourth Ruthless King.”

11

A SPECIAL REQUEST AND UNIQUE CONDITION

~GEMINI~

“I’d like for us to have a fourth Ruthless King.”

I can’t stop my jaw from dropping, just like many in the vast crowd, shocked by Matteo’s request. Quickly looking to my left and right confirms neither Zander nor Ares was in on this part of the diabolical plan.

A fourth Ruthless King? Who is he possibly adding?

We’re surprised by the sudden outbreak of laughter—the crackling chuckle coming from Saint Joaquin himself. I can tell from his stance on the sidelines that he has to be an important individual, especially when his presence could invite a blanket of silence among such a vast crowd.

Now, his amusement is inviting an eerie silence.

“I’ll admit, this is the first time in years since any Ruthless King has had the balls to request such.” He pats his chest as though that would tame the bubbling chuckles that are desperate to come out. “Of course, you’d do the same as yourfather. If anyone doubted your connection to him, you most certainly proved now that you are, indeed, Mr. Leighton’s son.”

Meaning when Mr. Leighton was a Ruthless King, he requested the same? Why? What’s the benefit of having a fourth Ruthless King?

“That’s a pleasant predicament to repeat,” Matteo praises with a sinful smile. My gut is telling me he’s treading this fine line carefully. It’s so different from observing Domino handling situations that require instant answers and blunt confrontation. “Is my request too much to honor?”

“Not at all,” Saint Joaquin declares. He seems proud of Matteo’s boldness, but I can see a cunning flicker in his eyes.

I wonder if Matteo sees it as well.

“You do realize by requesting such a request what will be required of you at the next ceremony, yes?”

Give and take. You can never get something without losing something.

Briefly, I seek Matteo’s attention, but I don’t want to distract him as he has a stare-off with Saint Joaquin.

As if sensing me, he peels his eyes away from our unexpected opponent, and we share a look.

I’m coming to like how he somehow knows when I need him.

“Yes, Ruthless Queen?” he asks, leaving me in the spotlight as all eyes are on me.

This is surely my moment to cower, or at least, that’s what the majority expects as they wait for my reply. I swallow the lump forming in my throat as I allow my eyes to narrow in a seductive plea.

“I wish to add a condition that should be met at the next ceremony if we take this route,” I announce. I’m surprised at how firm my voice is. I’ve always struggled with public speaking due to the bullying, but in this instance, I want to be heard.

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