ALPHA KING AYDEN“What's taking him so long?” Karl asked impatiently. He wasn't the only one that was uneasy. Even I was. I was anxious and waiting for Jaxon to show up any minute from now. Ever since my Beta left, I had been in the throne room, pacing back and forth, knowing that I would remain like this until Zadie was found. “They should have gotten here. It's been forever since Jaxon went to get them.” Karl growled within me.“You are making me more impatient, Karl. We have to stay calm.” I said to my wolf beast. Karl promised that he would do his best to keep his emotions at bay. Together we could stay calm and not break things or hurt people. Talking about not hurting people, that determination was tested when a familiar maid stepped into the throne room. She looked like the perfect person to vent my anger on but she was too fragile. One lash and she would break.“Good day, Alpha King.” The maid, Jasmine, greeted me. She curtsied and waited for me to acknowledge her.I utt
ALPHA KING AYDENJust as I perceived, Jaxon and the Flores siblings were already in the throne room by the time I got there. Even before I reached the hall, I could hear Lucas's annoying voice as he asked, “What are we doing in the Alpha King’s mansion when I should be out there searching for Zadie! She might be in danger!”I boiled internally and I swear I was steaming. Of course, Lucas was the first on my suspect list. Why not?He was nothing but an asshole that I should have taken out months ago. “You will understand soon. Just calm down and tell the truth.” Jaxon had said to him as I drew closer in all my glory as the Alpha King.My aura was out in large doses. Lucas wouldn't have a chance. “What if he didn't kidnap her? Tread with caution, Ayden. He might be able to help us get her back.” Karl surprised me with those words. What? Never have I thought that my wolf beast would take sides with Lucas who he hated just as much as I hated him… or even more than I hated him. As I
ALPHA KING AYDEN“That can’t be possible…” Lucas breathed with fear clear in his eyes.Chloe looked like she was about to burst into tears as she whimpered, “Was she kidnapped because she is your mate?”Obviously… that has to be the reason. But only a few people knew that Zadie and I were mates. I had always been careful. Karl gritted within me, “We haven't been careful enough and if you had listened to me or Regina earlier and marked her, we will at least be hopeful. This would have never happened.”“You think blaming me would help right now!” I yelled right back at my Wolf beast who was clearly pointing fingers. Karl answered angrily, “Yes!” My heart sank but my wolf beast didn't care and he wasn't done. “If she was truly kidnapped within the walls of the place you told her was your home, then yes. All of this is your fault. We also can’t communicate with her because we haven't completed the mate bond. Whose fault is that if not yours?”I sighed. Lucas was in denial. Chloe was cl
ALPHA KING AYDENThere was still no news. It's been twenty-four hours since I sent Lucas out to search for my missing mate yet I haven't heard anything from him.Jaxon has been out, searching for the Royal Witch and also performing all the other tasks that I had dumped on him because I couldn't leave the palace.Chloe has been provided with a room- the same room Jaxon has been staying in for the past few days since he had to crash in the Alpha King Mansion. I on the other hand was pacing in the living room, expecting Jaxon to walk in or even Lucas. I just needed some news. Anything would do. However, I felt Chloe’s presence instead. She entered the living room with puffy eyes that showed that she hadn't slept well and that she had been crying. Our gaze met and I didn't miss the fact that something had changed in the way she looked at me. Yesterday, she looked at me respectfully and fearfully but now, if looks could kill, I would have been six feet under right now. The real Chloe s
ZADIE WILSONA sharp sting on my left cheek made me whimper. My eyelids batted rapidly, fighting the drowsiness that threatened to pull me under as my heart tightened. “Rise and shine, sleeping beauty.” A voice called for me. It sounded so far yet so close to me and I tried to wiggle out of the uncomfortable position I was in even though I still remained half-conscious. I realized that my hands were tied and so were my ankles. That realization caused my eyes to open wide. Gone was the drowsy feeling I was battling with earlier and my brain finally registered that I had been slapped earlier. “Ahh! She is finally awake.” The same voice that I couldn't recognize while I was half conscious sang when my eyes fluttered open. And my face furrowed, knitting into a frown when my eyes settled on the face of the person in front of me. “I didn't bring you here to sleep even though you seem to need the rest.” The man before me uttered emotionlessly. Recognition must have flashed through m
ALPHA KING AYDEN“She isn’t improving, My King and I think it’s time we let her son know that he might be losing his mother–” “No one will call for my parents and she isn't dying!” I interjected harshly, opposing the Royal Physician. Robin has been trying to convince me about calling my parent’s home ever since he explained that Regina still wasn't responding to treatment. My grandma’s health didn't deteriorate but it didn't improve either. And that was worrying Robin. “She is in pain, Alpha King. letting her go honorarily is the best thing to do.” Robin tried again. “Ease her pain and I will stop acting emotionally. That should keep her stable right? I blurted. The fear of losing my grandmother couldn't be explained with words. Zadie was still missing and I knew there was a chance I might fail her as well. I was already a failure. I didn't want to–The door to Regina’s room opened all of a sudden and Jack walked into the room. My brother rushed towards me, walking past Chloe a
ZADIE WILSONLaughs were supposed to be beautiful, heartwarming, and easily contagious. However, the evil laugh from this bastard was irritating, heartbreaking, and repulsive.He laughed yet I whimpered. The last few minutes have been nothing short of agonizing. He was so angry when Jack answered the call. He slapped, punched, and broke me. My body was aching and so was my heart.He was about to inject a poisonous fluid into my body when he changed his mind and thought he should try calling Ayden again. One part of me didn't want Ayden to answer the call but there was a big part of me that prayed he would because I didn't know what the poison would do to me. I didn't have a wolf which meant there was no one taking the heat for me. Every blow was affecting me directly and the poison would do the same… I would die faster than people with wolves. “Who are you and what do you want?” My heart slammed against my aching ribs when Ayden answered the call. His voice filled me with relief
CHAPTER 89.ALPHA KING AYDEN“You have to calm down, Alpha King…” Jaxon cautioned me but I was far gone.I was losing my mind… in fact, I have lost my mind. Chloe was crying uncontrollably in Jaxon’s hand while Jack just stood in a corner watching us with wide eyes. I was in pain. My heart hurt so bad yet there was nothing I could do about it. I could no longer control my emotions despite Regina’s condition. Everything was a mess.Although Zadie had stopped screaming, I was more worried. Why couldn't I hear her voice anymore? This was my fault. I shouldn't have acted nonchalantly. And K or whatever the fuck his name may be has taken it upon himself to reveal my identity to Zadie. “What did you do to her?” I gritted into the cell phone speaker, ignoring everyone around me.K laughed again. He must have inhaled laughing gas. “She fainted. How could a weak female like her be destined to be your mate? Well, good for me.”“I am warning you. Don’t touch her or even think about—”“You c