All Chapters of The Alpha's Maid, the King's Mate: Chapter 1 - Chapter 9

Nina's POVAt dawn, I went straight to Carol, the head housekeeper, with my contract and the termination fee.Carol counted the cash in the box."One hundred thousand dollars. Not a penny short."She didn't take it. Instead, she frowned at me."Nina, have you lost your mind? Did Alpha Blake hurt you? Did he do something to you? Why else would you want to break your contract?"I pushed the box closer to her."Please. I just need you to help me get it approved."Carol shook her head."Your contract was signed directly with Alpha Blake's mother. It requires Lady Nyvas's signature.""Lady Nyvas is in Hawaii. She won't be back until Thursday."Today was Sunday.That meant I had to wait four more days.In four days, I could finally leave for Minneapolis and open my own restaurant."Should I let Alpha Blake know first? You are his personal maid, after all," Carol asked."Please don't tell him."Before I could say anything else, another maid called from the hallway."Nina! Why are you still st

Nina’s POVLate that night, Blake suddenly knocked on my door.I opened it. He stood in the narrow hallway, his eyes searching my face."Are you still mad at me?"I didn't answer.He reached out, catching my hand, his tone softening considerably."I was in the wrong today. I shouldn't have embarrassed you like that."He paused, looking down at our joined fingers."Nina, Elena and I are engaged now. I have to keep boundaries so she doesn't get the wrong idea."His thumb rubbed lightly across the back of my knuckles."But you're still the most important person in my life. That won't ever change."I looked at him, then slowly, deliberately pulled my hand from his grasp."Understood, Alpha Blake.""I'm glad you understand.""It's late. You should go back," I said, stepping aside to close the gap. "It wouldn't look good if Elena saw you here."Blake's expression tightened slightly.I didn't wait for him to respond. I quietly shut the door in his face.The next afternoon, when I walked into

Blake's POVThe Ironwood Pack engagement gala was the grandest gathering this territory had seen in years.White roses blanketed the front lawn, and fairy lights twined around the massive oak trees. Alphas and influential delegates from neighboring packs gathered to celebrate Elena and me.Elena wore an exquisite white gown, holding onto my arm as we walked among the guests.She was stunning.Golden locks cascaded over her shoulders, her silk train swaying gently with every step. She was poised, charming, and knew exactly what to say to everyone.Looking at her, I felt certain she was the ideal Luna by my side.Werewolves pride themselves on being more loyal and sentimental than humans. Our bonds are witnessed by the Moon Goddess; choosing a mate is supposed to be for life.Yet as an Alpha, I learned long ago that duty often overrides emotion.Especially when it comes to marriage.Elena’s father was the previous Alpha of Ironwood. Even in retirement, his influence ran deep. The pack el

Nina’s POVAfter Blake left, he vanished for three straight days.On the fourth day, Beta Jason showed up at The Willow Room again.I was in the kitchen inspecting the morning produce delivery.Jason set a sleek black leather folder onto the counter."Nina. This is from Alpha Blake."Mara stepped forward and flipped it open for me.Inside was the deed to a luxury estate, a blank check, and a brand-new employment contract.Jason cleared his throat, sounding triumphant:"Sign this contract, and the villa is yours. On top of that, the Alpha will pay you an annual salary of five hundred thousand dollars."Mara flipped to the final page and burst out laughing."An exclusive private chef contract? For twenty years?"She looked up, glaring daggers at Jason."Your Alpha is so generous. Throwing a house at her just to buy out twenty years of her life!""If you're not ordering food, get the hell out!"At two in the afternoon, an unexpected party entered the dining room.Elena walked in, flanked

Nina’s POVBlake pushed his way past the swinging doors straight into the kitchen.Mara instantly lunged forward, grabbing a heavy cast-iron skillet off the stovetop."Back off, Blake! This isn't your damned packhouse!"She brandished the skillet, ready to crack his skull open.Blake barely spared her a glance, completely unfazed.His focus snapped right back to me, his tone softer than I had ever heard it before."Nina, I'm not here to force you.""I just came to bring you home."I looked at him and let out a dry laugh."That estate was never my home, Blake.""And as of right now, you are nothing more than my former employer."His face stiffened."I know I handled things terribly back then.""I shouldn't have humiliated you in front of the others. I shouldn't have let anyone throw away your gifts."He took a desperate step forward."I promise you, from now on, I will only eat the breakfast you cook. I'll only drink the tea you brew. Every single token you ever give me, I'll cherish it