Semua Bab I Am Done Being Your Doormat, Alpha: Bab 161 - Bab 170

AlexanderIt’s been hours since we got back from the hospital. I should have been resting but my mind wasn’t interested in doing so.Because of her.Moon Healer.She had been running rent free inside my mind. For how long? I didn’t know. Since when? I lost track. All I knew was that now all I could think of was her. I wanted to be near her at all times. I wanted her by my side always. And damn, I even acted like a fool just to have a shot at being with her longer than I should.Yes, she agreed to stay for a week. I should have been happy. And yet my happiness was not whole, because I was still anxious about what would happen after the week was up.I kept asking myself why I had spoken those words. I was not the type to ask. I was a king who gave orders and expected others to follow, yet with her the words left my mouth before I could think. It was a request. Not an order or a demand but a fucking request. That wasn’t like me at all. I am the Lycan King, for fuck’s sake. Until now, I c

Emma“You must be the Moon Healer.”I looked up and saw the man behind me. He was smiling playfully and waiting for me to speak. The guy looked slightly younger than me, but way past his shifter age. I hesitated before answering. “Yes. That is what they call me.”“I knew it,” he said with excitement. Then, he looked at me like I was a celebrity. “The servants have been talking about you since morning. I thought they were exaggerating but now I see you with my own eyes. This is incredible.”His words came out of his mouth so fast. It made it hard to follow through. “Incredible?” I asked slowly. “How come? I am not—”“Yes, you are!. You changed things for us,” he said. “The medicine you made for silverbane poisoning was a breakthrough. And the one for the mating season, do you know how many wolves are grateful for that? You have no idea how much those things meant for everyone.”My cheeks warmed to his praise. “I couldn’t have done it alone. Everyone in Medcare Pharma contributed for

Emma“You are going to the council too?” he asked, grinning.“Yes. The King has summoned me.”“Then I will walk with you,” he said without waiting for an answer.The maid beside me hesitated but said nothing. Zac walked close. He was cheerful and relaxed. His light manner only reminded me of how different he was from Alexander. In fact I wouldn’t think they were even brothers if not for some resemblance on their faces. Their attitudes and behaviors were so different. When we entered the council chamber, all voices stopped. Every head turned to look at us. Zac leaned down to my side, close enough for me to hear him whisper. “Looks like we made an entrance.”I became aware of another stare, stronger than the rest. At the far end of the table Alexander was watching. The longer he looked, the heavier my chest felt. And I had to force myself to keep walking toward my seat.“Prince Zac. Lady Emma,” one of the councilmen greeted. “Please take your seats.”Zac pulled out a chair with a brigh

EmmaI remained seated after Alexander left. For a moment the chamber was heavy with silence, but soon the council picked up their work again. Papers moved across the table. I listened closely and observed how they conducted their meetings. They discussed borders, trade, and small disputes between packs within their jurisdictions.They continued where they left off as if they would function with or without their king. They did not need him in the room to keep going.And honestly, that was quite admirable.That made me think about the way King Alexander had led them. They worked not out of fear but because they knew their place and trusted their duty. It showed a kind of order that went deeper than the Lycan King’s temper. I felt an unwilling respect for that.When the meeting ended Zac leaned closer to me.“You stayed quiet,” he said. “Did you find it too much?”“Not too much,” I answered as I stood. “I was only watching. The Lycan council is sharp. They listen to one another. That k

AlexanderI should have been looking at reports or fixing my schedule but I could not concentrate. Frustrated, I threw the pen I was holding on the wall and let out an angry growl. Fuck! Why can’t I take that image out of my head? I should have been thinking like a King given the burden I had to carry. But instead, here I was feeling stupid over seeing Emma with Liam and Zac. I mean, why did I care? I should not have cared. Yet here I was thinking of a million reasons how to beat those two jerks who dared to have a great time with Emma while I was buried in fucking paperwork. I leaned to my chair in frustration and closed my eyes. The image of Emma laughing with those two was enough to make my blood boil. But I was extra annoyed with how Zac leaned so close to her when he spoke. That wouldn’t be necessary, right? Nd what about those touches on her hand as he “helped” her climb down the stairs. Emma wasn’t handicapped! She could definitely take care of herself. She’s the Moon Healer,