Predatory Marriage (Web Novel)

Chapter 97. Countless Thoughts (2)

Translator: Atlas / Editor: Regan

Leah realized what she was thinking and chided herself harshly. When she had looked in the mirror last night, she had gained weight. Now, since she had eaten the cookie, she would starve herself the rest of the day to be sure she wouldnt gain any more. Perhaps she should consider a smaller breakfast tomorrow morning, too.

“I finished the cookie,” she said. “Now, will you answer my questions?”

“Well, okay,” Ishakan replied reluctantly. Leah gave him a sharp look and he sighed. “Well, theres a Kurkan who knows sorcery. I found out the Queen is a gypsy with his help.”

“Sorcery… So that Kurkan is also a Gypsy?”

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“Yes. Tomari blood flows within him.”

Surprised, Leah took a deep breath. Unlike the Kurkans, whose savage heritage was visible at a glance, gypsies features were more subtle and lacked any animal quality. The two groups had always been antagonistic to each other. Even now the gypsies were fleeing from the Kurkans persecution.

It was clear that there was more that Ishakan hadnt told her, aside from the fact that the two groups were somehow related.Leah hesitated.

“Why…why didnt you tell me sooner?” She asked.

“Ive been busy.”

That wasnt an excuse. Leah had been busy, too, with all the problems cropping up around her.

“Besides,” Ishakan added, “There was no reason to tell you, right? Youll put Byun Gyeongbaek on the throne if I allow you to bend me, princess. I have to keep some secrets.”

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Leah kept her mouth shut. She could feel his intense gaze on her, and it felt strange to pretend to ignore it, since their faces were only inches apart. He wasnt shy about examining her, his deep, dark pupils seeming to peer inside her.