Raised From The Wild-Chapter 223: The King’s Habit

Sofia approached Princess Amaya. She was disappointed to find out that she was a few centimeters shorter than Amaya but she was more slender, thus she got the impression that she was taller than her.

Princess Amaya was well endowed in parts of her body that she should be. She has nice curves and a slim waist. Sofia was envious of her beauty and good figure just like the rest of the women in the drawing room.

"Princess, we have met a few times but I haven’t officially introduced myself to you." She extended her hand for a handshake. Amaya accepted and shook it briefly before letting go.

"We have a lot of things in common, Princess. We both separated from our families when we were just babies, then we reunited with them when we were teenagers." Sofia looked at her luscious copper-brown hair. "We have the same hair color..."

"What do you want to drive at Lady Sofia? Please get straight to the point." Amaya cut her keeping the politeness in her voice.

Sofia chuckled. "Since we have a lot of things in common, shouldn’t we get close to each other and become friends?"

Queen Zanzara snorted. "Why would you want to be close to my cousin?" She asked her with narrowed eyes.

"Why couldn’t I be? It is for the country of Ra-Iya of course. It’s for political alliance."

"You don’t need to trouble yourself with that. That is the reason why I am here as the Queen." Zanzara said gloatingly.

Sofia smiled. From Zanzara’s tone, she clearly shows that she felt threatened.

"Don’t worry, Your Majesty. I will not steal your laurel." Sofia’s voice was gentle as usual, but there was a hint of malice in it which did not escape Amaya. Perhaps it was because the Princess of the Jungle, Princess Amaya, was so attuned to the feelings of animals that she could detect if there was a threat in the sound they created or in their body movements. After all, human beings were also animals.

"You..." Zanzara could not complete her sentence. She clenched her fist as she glared at Sofia. Amongst the king’s concubines, Sofia was her most formidable foe. 𝗳𝚛𝗲𝕖𝕨𝕖𝗯𝚗𝚘𝕧𝕖𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝕞

Sofia ignored the queen. She focused her attention on the Princess. "Tomorrow, we will go to the hunting ground. How about we team up and beat the noblemen of Ra-Iya? Let us show them, that we women can do better than men." Sofia said in a condescending manner.

"Are you crazy? The hunting tomorrow is for men. How audacious of you to invite my cousin to join a men’s event?" Zanzara flared up.

"Your Majesty, if you have the ability, why not join the fun? I am pretty sure you have some archery skills." Sofia mocked Zanzara.

"You..."

Sofia ignored the queen and looked at Amaya with raised eyebrows.

Amaya sighed deeply. "You know that I grew up in the jungle right? Hunting is my way of life. It will be unfair for me to compete with those men." Amaya replied in a polite tone. Her words sounded arrogant but when they came out of her mouth, they did not carry any trace of egotism.

Sofia sneered. She was about to retort when someone announced the arrival of the king.

"I wonder why the dining hall is empty and the drawing room emits a lovely fragrance. It is because the most beautiful women of Ra-Iya are here." King Ralden said lightly as he entered the room majestically. He was wearing a white suit that made him appear more handsome and sexy.

"Greetings, Your Majesty." The women bowed their heads as they greeted him with reverence.

The King scanned the room with a look of interest in his eyes. His wives were dressed beautifully and their eyes were filled with infatuation. He smiled in satisfaction. His gaze lingered a little bit longer at Amaya as he took in her appearance. Sofia who was observing him frowned but a smile soon blossomed on her face when King Ralden’s flirtatious gaze rested on her. He winked mischievously before he beckoned to the queen to walk by his side. They entered the dining hall first and the rest of the ladies followed.

During dinner, Princess Amaya got a headache. The king’s wives were trying their best to attract his attention. To be honest, Amaya admired King Ralden. He ensured that his women were given equal attention.

Amaya learned from Manna that the king’s favored concubine was Sofia. But during the dinner, King Ralden did not show special treatment to her. If he has a favorite, he did not show it outwardly.

During dessert and while they were enjoying their wine, Princess Esmeralda complained to the king.

"Brother, do you know that there is someone bold enough to hack my phone and post my private photos on my social media account?" Esmeralda sounded aggrieved.

"Really? When did it happen? Are you sure you are not the one who uploaded those photos?"

"Of course not. The datestamp when the photos were uploaded was this morning. I only noticed them this evening."

"Don’t worry, I will have that investigated."

"Thank you, Brother. The citizens and netizens of Ra-Iya will definitely not take it lightly if they learn that the social media of a princess of Ra-Iya was hacked. If the account of a Royalty can be hacked then what about them? Please punish the hacker who uploaded my photos." Esmeralda urged her brother.

King Ralden’s expression became frosty. He hated it when others used emotional blackmail on him, even if it was his sister.

"I already said that I will investigate it. So leave it at that." King Ralden said coldly and his gaze turned sharp as he looked at Esmeralda.

Princess Esmeralda shrunk in her seat. It was obvious that she feared King Ralden.

After dinner, Zanzara retired to her bedroom. She submerged herself in the bathtub infused with fragrant essential oils. After bathing, she dressed herself in another set of seductive lingerie gifted to her by her friend prior to the wedding.

She waited while reminiscing the passionate night she had with King Ralden. She was so lucky to marry such a strong and vigorous man who could satisfy her darkest and most wanton desires.

She wanted more.

An hour passed.

Another hour passed but the king had not come. Zanzara could not take it anymore. She called her maid who was staying in a small room adjacent to hers.

"My Queen, the King normally would not sleep with the same woman on consecutive nights." the maid told her.