led me down the hall. I walked behind them silently, l

f the guest room, the warm bath, the clean clothes-all of it was so foreign to me.

stopped behind them. "The dining hall is just down the hall,

turned and left. Taking a shuddering br

and unmistakably authoritative. I recognized it immediately as the Alpha King's voice. Curiosity got

the window, his back to me, staring out into the night. He seemed lost in thought, and as

ility, and an heir would ensure that. But where can

an replied calmly. "I believe every single woman in this

osture. He ran a hand through his hair, sighing deeply. "I can't choose just anyone. It has

gh I was intruding on a personal moment. I had to l

foot accidentally brushed against a small

to happen in slow

oor with a loud, earsplit crash. My heart leaped in

ess,

ha King's voice barked

kly to avoid further suspicion. Gathering myself, I s

out, my voice trembl

s narrowing. He studied me for a long moment

the door?" he asked, his

. "I... I lost my way," I lied, hoping my voice sounded convinci

eceit. The silence stretched, and I feared he wouldn't bel

that made me feel exposed and self-conscious. I wondered what

e dining hall

he hall was filled with at least twelve maids and gu

e us," the Alph

m in silence. The heavy door closed behind them with a soft thud, leaving me alone with the Alpha King. The silence

, motioning to the

es were piercing, filled with an intensity that made it hard to l

egan, his tone neutral. "But someh

I didn't mean to intrude," I stuttered, my voice tremblin

of the chair in front of him. "You seem nervous

my head. "N...

you didn't come from Dendrick pack. I have a stronger

tily replied. "I

g." His eyes roamed ove

ing. "Nothing, Alpha. I'm just... overwhelmed. Eve

ered over me as he spoke. "Very well. You will be safe here. But If I find tha

hiver run down my spine at

n he turned and sat on the chair opposite

avigate this new situation with caution. The Alpha King was

he food on the table. "You look like y

bling on it cautiously. The flavors were rich and

ut that I was pregnant, that I was kee

as when a

my mouth. The plan was very much as s

lpha. My gaze met his and held it, even though my hear

rossed over to where he sat

He asked, jerking forw

ured, gently easing hi

slowly darken with desire, felt his hands slide up my thighs. This is

ught aside, I leaned down a