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Protect Me, Alpha King 44. Mark Me, Your Majesty
Alpha King Maxxwell's sudden shift in his mood puzzled me.“I don’t understand what you are trying to say, Your Majesty. I don’t understand why your mood was suddenly sour and moody. I thought you were already okay after I gave you and Lady Juliana the time to catch up. I did not listen to your conversation. Unlike the time when you called for Nora.”Alpha King Maxxwell’s eyes narrowed dangerously. “You listened to us?” he asked calmly, but the shaking of his hands told me he was feeling the opposite.Damn it. Why did I have to include Nora? I should learn how to filter my words around him. Looking away, I muttered, “For a brief moment, Your Majesty. I was staying in the next room, but Nora was…” I shrugged, not sure how to put my thoughts in words. “She’s quite expressive. Believe me, I walked away after that and went to the watchtower and saw Sir Elijah. And besides, allow me to use the opportunity to say that Sir Elijah and I did not date. We happened to be at the same time. We sh
Protect Me, Alpha King 45. Fix Your Hair First
The clock continued ticking, but Alpha King Maxxwell stood still. His breathing was labored while his hand rested on my shoulder—trembling.Damn. He was fighting for control. That was not what I wanted. I wanted him to lose his con—nothing else. My neck was already straining, and I started feeling the pain, but I managed to stay calm and act sweetly. "What's the matter, Your Majesty? I am waiting.""This is not supposed to happen," he said in disbelief. He mumbled to himself, and I could not decipher what he was saying anymore. My heart sank when he retreated, putting a safe distance between us, took off his shirt, left his undershirt, and threw it in my direction without looking at me. "Wear that, River. I don't want any males seeing you in that state."I glanced at it momentarily and fisted on the clothes as I looked at him with disbelief. The cold never bothers me anymore. "Tell me what's wrong, Your Majesty. I can fix it for you."I did not have bad breath. So why? Perhaps
Protect Me, Alpha King 46. We Never Kissed
"You look… disheveled," Alpha King Maxxwell added. I looked back and saw him not looking in my direction. "M-my apologies, Your Majesty. Let me fix my hair first."Not only the hair but my clothes, still clutching my ripped clothes. I drew a couple of breaths while fixing my hair. However, it was never messy, to begin with. Whatever. I have to get out of here before something happens more than what happened earlier."Walk as fast as you can outside. Others might see you and will spread rumors."My hands froze at the hemline of his shirt. "Are you afraid someone might think something happened between us?"A long pause. When I glanced at my shoulder, I found the alpha king staring at the wall."I only loved one woman in my lifetime.""And who is that lucky woman, Your Majesty?"His back stiffened. "Zenith. My personal servant before you.""But she is dead, Your Majesty!"That certified it. Alpha King Maxxwell was painstakingly waiting for her. His devotion to that unknown woman…."Th
Protect Me, Alpha King 47. What If?
I stared at the alpha king in disbelief as my mind tried to digest the words he uttered. “It is sudden, I know. But a must. You have a week to prepare yourself, River.”I stumbled back into bed. A week. It was not even enough for me to prepare myself. Too soon. “Alpha Wade wanted your presence. He wanted to see if you are doing good in the palace or not.”The air around us seemed scant and I gasped for more. My eyes watered as I pounded my chest, for easier breathing.The alpha king’s eyes narrowed. “Are you okay?”Who would be okay after hearing his announcement? My mind refused to believe it. I wanted to run and hide until the day the alpha king went back to Haverstone Pack. Oh, gawd. I think I’m gonna throw up. “But why do we have to go back there? I don’t want to!” I cried. “I will go anywhere, Your Majesty, but not to my pack. You are punishing me, right? This is the punishment for lying to you about Sir Elijah.”I jumped out of bed and paced back and forth. Impossible. I was o
Protect Me, Alpha King 48. Leah
I sighed in the end. No matter how much we debated whether Zenith was alive, no one could verify it. The hopeless romantic alpha king was still searching for her. And if he found her, what would happen to me? She was his personal servant in the first place. Would the woman allow it if I continued serving the alpha king? Or will she get jealous about it?You are thinking about that when you are not sure if she is alive?I wish she were dead.I stiffened at my train of thought.Now, now. Where did that evil thoughts come from? I may be a liar, but I did not wish for someone to die. The idea was not coming from me. Alright?Zenith was the only one who knew if she was alive or not."If she is alive, will the other nobles accept her now?" If they won't, will the alpha king release a decree about that? "Such a headache, right? It's not our business to pry into Alpha King's Maxxwell private life."He gave me a half-shrug. "It isn't, River. We are nothing but His Majesty's followers. The bes
Protect Me, Alpha King 49. Zenith and River
"Elijah! Please tell your horse to stop!" J screamed at the top of my lungs, which he only answered with laughter. I couldn't fathom opening my eyes because if I did, I would only get more scared. "Relax, River. We got you.""No! Your horse wanted me dead!" I answered, still wrapping my arms around his waist. The air blew my hair, and some strands slapped my cheeks hard, but I could not even collect the strands! Everything was difficult. One single move, and I may fall off. Damn it! I wanted this journey to end! If only I knew Leah would hate me, I would never join Elijah. "She's only playing, River."Playing? It seemed like it was not the case for me.Leah liked being petted by Elijah. She ran faster whenever the man praised her. What was more irritating was that Elijah seemed not to mind that I nearly had a heart attack while riding behind him. "Elijah!""We are nearly there," he answered. "Close your eyes if you can't handle the pace."And I did. The rest of the journey was
Protect Me, Alpha King 50. Nobody
Hurts too much, my mind said. Fudge. I clenched my fist, controlling myself not to stand and fight back. Not now, River. You have a lot of audiences, which will have a boomerang effect on me. I struggled to get back on my feet. “That slave deserved to be punished!” the woman announced. I knew who it was. Lady Juliana. What was she doing here? Images of her kissing the alpha king fueled my anger. I drew a couple of breaths, urging myself to control my emotions. Anger was not the solution for now. "She bumped you, Your Grace, and turned her back at you," Lady Aurora added. "She is a feral dog that needs to be put in her rightful place. Punishment is a must."I clicked my tongue. Lady Aurora was getting on my nerves now. The older woman should know when to open her mouth and when not to. “Ladies! That's no longer necessary,” Elijah interjected. “Another move from your servant, Lady Juliana, and I will punish him himself for hurting River.”“Sir Elijah! That woman started it!” L
Protect Me, Alpha King 51. Tristan
I jumped and shrieked simultaneously while glaring at the newcomer—Nobody. Did he lure me into this alley for what purpose?“Do you want to kill me, huh?” I asked while clutching my chest, beating frantically. He put his hands in the air as if he was silently surrendering while his eyes twinkled in mischief."Why are you acting as if we are friends, huh?" I asked again. From where I was standing, I could still hear the people selling their fabrics and herbal medicines. "I am not, River," he answered as if he was pouting. Nobody (as he told me) was better compared to his state before we separated. He looked handsome. He is an enemy of the alpha king. Why do you waste your time on him?Even if he was the alpha king’s enemy did not mean my enemy also. He chuckled, not minding my erratic heartbeat. “Scaredy-cat.”“Why are you here? You are a rogue. The alpha king is looking for you. After what you did to the dungeon.”"I came by to say my greetings. And to give you this." He pulled
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