CHOSEN BY THE CURSED ALPHA KING
“It doesn’t matter what rank you hold, or whose territory you claim. At the end of the day, we are one kingdom. One people.”
I paused, letting the words settle. My voice dropped slightly, a quiet edge beneath the calm.
“And I am still your King.”
The silence grew heavier. Some lowered their heads again in respect. Others looked uneasy. I could feel their uncertainty, their confusion at my tone.
Then I forced a faint smile and raised my hand. “So tonight,” I said, “I want you all to have fun.”
The tension in the room loosened just a little. A few nervous laughs echoed. The music started again in the corner, soft and hesitant. The crowd began to move, talking quietly among themselves, trying t