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Chapter Thirty-Four — Beside the King
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2026-09-27 00:23:00
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The Alpha King's Lost Mate Chapter Fifty-Three — You Didn’t Imagine It
Elliott “I know she did nothing wrong. I just didn’t like watching you dance with her.” Esteria looked down at our joined hands after saying it. I watched her for a moment, pleased by the admission before I considered how much courage it had taken. She had spent the afternoon trying to explain her discomfort through Selianna. Now she was trusting me with the part that concerned us. “Would it help if I told you I wanted to dance with you?” Her eyes lifted. “You did dance with me.” “Because I wanted to.” “I know. But you were also receiving guests. I wasn’t sure how much I should read into it.” There was no accusation in her voice. That made answering her more difficult. I could handle a demand for reassurance; I had less practice with someone quietly asking what my attention meant. “I came over when I saw you were leaving,” I said. “I didn’t want the evening to end before we had a moment together.” She studied my face. Her fingers remained between mine, but she had stopped mov
The Alpha King's Lost Mate Chapter Fifty-Two — A Little Too Honest
Esteria Selianna stopped beside our desk before leaving the council room. “Thank you for arranging the notes,” she said. Adrian nodded. “The general feedback will be circulated this afternoon.” “I’ll look out for it.” She included me in her smile, then followed Marielle toward the door. I watched them leave, remembering how calmly she answered Elliott’s questions. I couldn’t pretend the Council had handed her a result she didn’t deserve. That was what troubled me. I knew the woman who mocked me in Silvercrest. This morning, everyone else had seen a woman who could stand before the Council and explain how she would help a community. Both were Selianna. Adrian glanced at my screen. “Have you included the coordinator’s final comments?” “Yes. I’m checking the last page.” “Send it to me when you’re finished. I’ll handle the circulation.” I nodded and returned to work. A few minutes later, I sent the file, closed my laptop and placed it in my dark-brown bag. “That’s everything fo
The Alpha King's Lost Mate Chapter Fifty-One — What a Queen Must Choose
Elliott Nolan arrived at my study shortly after breakfast on Saturday. He declined the coffee Alaric offered him and waited until the door closed before speaking. “The families need to know that their daughters have a genuine opportunity, Your Majesty.” “They do.” “After last night, some may question that.” I set down the document I was reviewing. “Then they should look at the assessment arrangements. Every candidate has the same accommodation, preparation time and access to the assessors.” “The concern is about your intentions.” “And what assurance would satisfy you?” He considered his answer. “That you will give the women a fair opportunity to demonstrate their suitability before making your decision.” “I intend to.” Nolan glanced toward Alaric, who remained beside the window. “I respect your right to choose, Your Majesty. But these families have agreed to place their daughters before the Council. They deserve to be treated seriously.” “I agree with you. They also deserve
The Alpha King's Lost Mate Chapter Fifty — I Enjoyed It
Esteria Selianna’s smile returned slowly. She adjusted the sleeve of her pale-gold dress and looked at Elliott again. “That was very considerate of you, Your Majesty.” I knew how much effort that sentence had cost her. A few days ago, she would have turned toward me and demanded an explanation. Tonight, she kept her hands folded neatly in front of her. Lumina was more quiet for a moment longer. Then she looked at me with an expression I might have mistaken for concern if I hadn’t known her so well. “You should have mentioned the arrangement, Esteria.” “I didn’t realize I needed to.” Corvian glanced at me. I kept my voice polite, although my fingers tightened around the strap of my evening bag. “We’re your family,” Lumina said. “Naturally, we should know where you’re living.” “You knew I was staying at the Crown Residence.” “Yes, but this is rather different.” Her gaze moved toward Elliott before returning to me. Behind her, a servant carried away a tray of empty glasses. I
The Alpha King's Lost Mate Chapter Forty-Nine — Dance with Me
Elliott Marielle placed her hand on my shoulder and followed my first step without hesitation. “You dance well,” I said. “My father considered it essential training.” “For diplomacy?” “For surviving his receptions.” I smiled. “A useful skill.” “He would be pleased to hear you agree.” She was easy company. She answered directly, listened when I spoke, and seemed able to enjoy the evening without turning every sentence into an argument for why she deserved a crown. I could understand the Council’s interest. As we turned near the windows, I saw Esteria beside Elowen’s abandoned chair. She was speaking to Corvian, smiling at him as he engaged her in a conversation. I watched her for a moment before returning my attention to Marielle. She was my guest and deserved more courtesy than a distracted partner. When the music ended, I thanked her and accompanied her back to the others. Selianna joined us, and I danced with her during the next piece. She asked about the old cer
The Alpha King's Lost Mate Chapter Forty-Eight — The Seat Beside Him
Esteria Elowen found me holding a navy dress in one hand and a muted-plum one in the other. She looked between them, then at my face. “You’ve been invited to dinner, Esteria. You aren’t choosing a uniform.” “I know.” “Then stop looking so worried.” She took the navy dress and hung it back in the closet. The plum one was among the clothes Vivienne selected for business dinners. It had a square neckline, sleeves ending below my elbows, and a gently fitted waist. The skirt fell just beneath my knees. I liked it, although wearing it to dinner with five women being considered as the King’s wife made me question a choice that should have been simple. After I changed, Elowen stepped back to look at me. “There. That’s the one.” I put on my low black heels and transferred my phone into the small black evening bag. My work bag stayed beside the desk. After taking the pins out of my hair, I brushed it loose over my shoulders and gave myself one last look in the mirror. “Ready?” Elowen as
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