As soon as we were at the peak of the stairs,"Alpha king..." Ryker greeted as he bowed, and I bowed in response to his gesture toward the throne. My eyes refused to meet the alpha king's gaze, my heart beating loudly like a drum.My palm sweaty, seeing him after two weeks seemed like a cravings satisfy, I hated the way he made me feel, hated the effect he had on me."Raise, son... it pleases me that you would make your way here, irrespective of your situation," he answered, and my eyebrows raised at his words.Situation?What situation?"It’s nothing, alpha. Congratulating you is my biggest honor, and I’m happy to be here alongside my mate," he gestured to me, and I bowed deeper."Oh Diona, it’s quite surprising to have you here and to see you’re still here," he said, and I clenched my fist, catching the sarcasm in his voice."No one may understand what he just said, but I did. More than anyone in this room, I understood what Shayne had just said."Thank you, alpha king," I answered.
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