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“WOULD you care if I buy you a drink?” “I’m buying you a drink.” The guy was buff. As I am, he was also wearing a cloak that covers his entire body. But with his broad shoulders and tall physique, I just know he’s one heck of a strong man.“Are you perhaps copying me, Sir?” I asked. I plaster a fake smile on my face to hide my annoyance. He simply stared at me, even bothering to look me up and down which furthermore infuriated me.“I am not.” he answered and I rolled my eyes, shrugging the frustration out before we both turn to the barista whose eyes are now as wide as that of an owl. He was changing his gazes to the both of us, astonished as though we’re not like any other customers. The mask guy beside me seems to know why while I remain confused. “There are-there are two special guests tonight?” he stammered, eyes becoming an expression between panic and fear. “There’s only one. Take a look at your list.” The masked man said and I turn to him, raising my brows, but he was noncha
Loving The Alpha King Instead CHAPTER 20: The Painting
“Welcome gentlemen, mademoiselles! As the goddess graces upon us this beautiful night, we will present to you gifts from the highest of qualities that will surely have you spending half of your fortunes!” The guy wearing a black top hat announced enthusiastically to the crowd. Oh, an auction, I see. This isn’t as bad as I thought it would be.I subtly glance at the masked stranger from earlier who’s sitting on a leather seat on the parted other side. Just when I thought I’d somehow get a glimpse of him unnoticed, I was instantly caught peeking by his dark orbs that seem to be staring right through my soul. He has a smug look on his face, smirking. You must be wondering how I can tell despite that large mask covering half of his face—I can simply tell as I have been dealing with such expressions for my entire life. He raised his brows at me and I responded with a pair of narrowed eyes as I tried to grasp his intention behind that signature smug look.I’m never leaving here until I wi
Loving The Alpha King Instead CHAPTER 21: “Can I Have It In My Room Instead?”
I’m not sure what’s worse, was it the embarrassment of being caught red handed and greatly misunderstood of having an intimate contact with the stranger I was battling with earlier by the barista; or is it the fact that somehow, I’m starting to like the sensation of being in this masked stranger’s arms?One thing’s for sure, I’m grateful I didn’t fall back down the stairs, but I have to get out of here or I’ll die from self pity.“Do you want to do this in an inn, darling?” The masked stranger pulled me to his chest even closer, his breath fanning my face as he whispered close. Blood instantly tinted my cheeks from the heated embarrassment and before I knew it, I found myself pushing his rock hard chest away from me. I pat my clothes disgustingly as though he has tainted it dirty while I try to avoid his gaze as much as I can.With my head up high, I pull the painting even closer to me. “I’d appreciate it if you keep your jokes to yourself, and um—” I clear my throat as I subtly glan
Loving The Alpha King Instead CHAPTER 22: A Whore In Red
Humour has been known to diffuse anger. The simple act of laughing at annoyance can greatly diminish it. These facts raced through my head as I stood dumbfounded at what Raine just said.“Maryna?” she tilts her head innocently as though confused as to why I’m quite speechless. The Omegas — from my peripheral view, lightly slapped their foreheads at the lady. I was angry, that’s for sure. But come to think of it, I’ve been angry at her for far too long. I thought she was intentionally doing it, but seeing it now; it’s almost funny how she’s trying this hard to piss me off, or she’s actually just stupid.“Hah!” I heaved a small chuckle, shaking my forehead on top of my palm. “you’re really funny.” I tell her, genuinely astonished at her behavior.“What-what, why? Is it because I’ve gotten on your nerves again?” she sniffled, wiping it with the long sleeve of her dress. Gross. That’s definitely not cute.I turn to the Omegas who’re still in the wooden stools, balancing the painting where
Loving The Alpha King Instead CHAPTER 23: He‘s Been Running Through My Mind
I packed everything I need on the same brown satchel I’d usually bring before covering myself with the sheets as the Omega checked up on me at bedtime to turn the lights off.When the doors to my room closed, I immediately got up to go.“Oh, right!” I jog back with stealth to my nightstand drawer, taking the letter from the painting last night. I’d have to see if this was what the masked guy wanted from the painting.Putting it inside of my satchel, I wait for the steps outside to diminish.When silence reigned over the halls and the pack warriors who guard the pack house were off to patrol, I set forth out the doors and towards the field.I didn’t shift for now as a bigger figure would have attracted more attention. On foot, I run towards the borders while the cold, after rain breeze was hitting my face. the feeling of freedom as I exit this pack is eminent, how much more would it be if I somehow escape here for the rest of my life?The moment I step out of the silver glimmer of the
Loving The Alpha King Instead CHAPTER 24: Dresses and Blood
THE moon lit the entire space where trees are absent and I was nailed on the ground, eyes fixated on his midnight ones that always seems to be penetrating through my own and into my deepest, darkest secrets.He stood there all naked with a cheeky grin on his face. I wasn’t just about to focus down there because as much as I am comfortable with nudity, this was far different than what I have grown accustomed to seeing. I’ll just leave it to my peripheral vision to get the look of what it is down his chest.I suck in a breath, trying to push the embarrassment aside and let the anger reign over me. I can’t shatter just because of what I had said earlier. I have to be angry, be agitated, attack him and shout at him for tricking me back there.“You—what are your intentions upon listening to the Queen’s confidential letter?” I grit my teeth at him, trying to stand intimidating. He stepped a little closer and try as I might, I wasn’t able to contain my awkwardness and took a step back, a l
Loving The Alpha King Instead CHAPTER 25: Of course, I’m Coming Back
I’M screwed.I’m totally screwed. “Elliot?” I called. He looked restless, sweat was running down in every possible place it could be on his face. “What . . . what are you doing here?” I ask out of complete confusion, he raised his brows at me before his eyes lowered down my torso and to where I was sitting.His eyes landed down on Lucius and as if timing wouldn’t want to miss out on the fun, Lucius turned to him, a smirk forming on his face.“Well, what do we have here?” he asked, voice low and teasing. A shriek came out of my mouth when he suddenly pulled me closer to where his manhood would be. “What are you doing, Maryna?” Elliot asked, ignoring Lucius who clenched his jaw in annoyance. Elliot’s eyes slowly moved down my hands with a suspicious look on his face.I followed his gaze and as if I was woken up from a sexual daze, I instantly pulled my hands away from Lucius’ chest as I was in the middle of unbuttoning his polo.I jumped off his lap, fixing the dress. “Oh, it’s not wh
Loving The Alpha King Instead CHAPTER 26: The Beheaded Werewolf
I’m glad I gave up on trying to please Calvin, on pleasing anyone for that matter.“Take her to the torture room.” Calvin announced as she cradled Raine in his hands. Raine was shaking, trembling and muttering something under her breath. I’m glad I was the one who made her that way, her lips bursted bleeding. Eyes hazy, even she can’t look at his mate properly. she’s shaking because she knows . . . fully aware even that had Calvin didn’t come, she would have been sliced in half.In the most brutal way I could have done.She’s lucky though, as if the Goddess is doing her best preserving her like a living doll, so fragile and so easy to protect. I smirked as I was pinned down on my knees by pack warriors I trained to perfection myself. Just how fast the night changes.“You—aren’t you getting tired of every single wrongdoing you’ve done to my mate?!” Calvin yelled and my lips curved in a smirk higher until it dropped.To nothing but void eyes staring into him. I never thought I’d even l
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Loving The Alpha King Instead CHAPTER 47: Room Renovation
“What do you want to do for the day?” I raise my gaze towards Lucius. We’re both in the bed, I was already bathed. You could say we were both clean. He did his best scrubbing my body in that bathroom after all.Yet after what we did last night, he still got some stamina to go for another round. A beast indeed.I smile at him as I bite a piece of steak off my fork. Lucius ordered some Omegas to simply bring in a tray of food.“I’d love to look around your palace more.” I grinned. His brows shot up and turned to me. “Our castle, Maryna.” He muttered, a serious look on his face. I nodded, though not understanding what that actually means. We’re still running through the contract, right?“—and should we go together?” he asked. I roll my eyes, shaking my head. “Who knew the King could be this clingy?” I scoff. He narrowed his eyes on me. “No, I would love to do this myself. You know, familiarize myself with the workers and all.” I shrug.We both agreed and the moment we finished eating, d
Loving The Alpha King Instead CHAPTER 46: Moving On
They say, how are you supposed to grasp the future when you’re still clinging on to the past. It was a quote I’ve always reminded myself of back then. Back when it was peaceful, the dread wasn’t around and we weren’t holding the world on our shoulders. As for my case, when that night never came. Breathe in . . .Breathe out . . .I tried to level my head tinto focus. Shooing the black dots puckering up my vision. Before I knew it, Calvin’s orbs turned into midnight black with worry plastered on it. I was back in the Imperial Pack with Lucius in front of me, holding my shoulders as I sat on top of the table.How did I—“Wh . . . yo . . . hey . . .” His words were blurry. It’s not reaching my ears due to the penetrating sound of something that seems to be ringing. “Maryna!” Lucius’ voice increased and my head went back to where it came from. “W-what?” I muttered, still unconscious.His brows creased as he assessed my features. “Fuck, you’re shaking.” he hissed and took some water fr
Loving The Alpha King Instead Chapter 45: The Past Makes An Entrance
The angels and the pre-Richard paintings were glowering at us. Sharing our breaths in front of all the delicacies laid out on the table, remaining untouched. After every single food in here, he chose to feast on me. “That was not even a compliment for me and I am already on the edge, trying to fight the to fuck you on this table.” Lucius whispered beside my ears. The cold air coming from him was radiating on me like a shadow, a smoke, power and a very strong one at that.“The dining is indeed beautiful, I am in no place to lie about that.” I smile at him with a little tease slipping out of my lips. His eyes darkened whilst mine widened. The tease has gone too far!Those midnight black eyes looked down at me with burning lust beneath them. A fire that’s definitely going to hurt. I breathe in to fill the missing air my lungs were reminding me of taking, and Goddess, I shouldn’t have.I can smell the pre-ejaculation cum in the air, inside his pants. The echo of our ragged breaths reve
Loving The Alpha King Instead CHAPTER 44: Cake
“I don’t get what you’re trying to say, Dawn . . .” I mutter, scratching the back of my head. Of course, I know what she’s trying to say. But, those who angers you, conquers you, so let’s leave her to that.“You were a criminal, right?” She mumbles. I bite my lip before nodding, putting down the utensils on the side of the plate. “Innocent. I was innocent. There was more to the story than—” “Of course there is.” She exclaimed, smiling at me. I turn to the door, waiting for Lucius and his Beta to come back. Lucius isn’t where he is when he should goddamn be!What am I even thinking?! Dawn means no harm. She’s a close friend of Lucius so mind what you say.“You’re going to be a queen, right? A Queen that was once a criminal, exiled from her pack. How ironic!” she mumbled and I nodded. It’s a truth I’m quite ashamed about, but still a truth nonetheless.“What do you think the council would have to say about this? I mean, it’s like the rags to riches love story.” I raise both my brows a
Loving The Alpha King Instead CHAPTER 43: Dawn Eyre
“Oh! Delta Dawn must have missed the Alpha King’s presence, she’s been going around asking every official when he’s going to come back! It would be the first—” The Omega who’s taking care of my hairstyle blabbered, yet before she could utter one more word, “Shut it.” Beta Duke gritted his teeth as he glared at her. His ice blue eyes were enough to keep my knees tucked in fear that it would be seen quivering. The Omega who’s still holding the hair brush in her hand closed her mouth but was left baffled until her eyes widened in realization.I furrowed my brows at The Imperial Beta’s sudden outburst but stood from the vanity chair nonetheless. I smiled at the now ashamed Omega before following Beta Duke. His back was tense, it was evidently showing but he’s trying to keep his pace right in front of me.He can’t be faster than me, traditions always say that the one who called, will be the one who leads.A small smile crept on my face, it seems to me that the Imperial Pack is filled with
Loving The Alpha King Instead CHAPTER 42: Do That Again
“What’s your name, lady?!” One of the kids eagerly asked. I awkwardly flashed him a smile. “Maryna, I’m Maryna Gauntlet.” I scratch the back of my head before turning to Lucius. He nods to me as if reassuring me that I’m doing great. I smile to myself before heading towards the large castle that’s been waiting behind the large crowd.With Lucius in nothing but shorts, and I, in ragged clothes, the both of us went inside, the imperial warriors separated ways on the doorstep and did their own business of washing up. Maids instantly jumped to my aid while pack members as well as people who looked like council members talked to Lucius about pack business.He just came home, can’t he at least borrow some time to change and clean up from the journey?I forced a smile on my face while the omegas tended to my well-being. I peek at Lucius and they were still talking, the man seemingly reporting about rogue control on the borders. “I’m coming now.” Lucius growled, my eyes widened at him. “W-
Loving The Alpha King Instead CHAPTER 41: A Raine Copycat
“I’ve eaten and chewed on tons of enemies and you’re saying that this tiny body of yours won’t be able to ride on my back?” Lucius tilted his head, genuinely confused. I bite my lip at his exaggerated comparisons.I’m going to ride his back, it’s not like he’s going to eat me, I’m sure I’ll fit right in his wolf’s stomach though. My teeth crunched as I clenched it with all my might. He’s goddamn stubborn!This is wrong in so many ways! Another person cannot touch nor pet one’s fur unless they’re a family or are mates! This is taboo.My eyes caught upon Aaron’s who’s flashing me a reassuring smile before nodding. Lucius turned to where I was looking and growled at the man. “Is his wolf bigger than mine?” Lucius mumbled out of nowhere. My eyes widened as I look back at him, he’s smiling but his eyes are creepy! “N-no . . .” I mutter. This feels like cheating on someone and we’re not even a thing.“Fine, then ride him.” He grumbles before turning around. My eyes widened and Lucius stopp
Loving The Alpha King Instead CHAPTER 40: Keep Him Warm
Maryna’s POVMy eyes widened at the cold thing that made contact with my back. I was about to sit up when someone pushed me back to the pillow.I was laying on my stomach and a hand with something that felt gooey was being put on my skin. I groaned and turned to look at the other side and Aaron sat there, focused on his work.“What are you doing?” I asked, groaning. “I’m an apprentice herbalist.” He mumbled, cutting another group of leaves and dipping it in a bowl with goddess knows whatever was in it.“I’m not asking what you are. I’m asking what you are doing, Aaron.” I wince when a wave of headache surges through me from raising my voice.“Relax, My Lady.” She pressed my head back to the pillow. We were back in a tent and the sunlight outside was bringing the insides some brightness.“As I said, I am an apprentice herbalist. All of us who came with the Alpha King are apprentices, whether they are warriors or servants.” I wince once more as she puts something on my scar that I can st
Loving The Alpha King Instead CHAPTER 39: LUCIUS
LUCIUS DIMITRII lay the boy unconscious on the ground, glaring at his insolent pretty face that dared to seduce my mate in the forest. She was close to him as she trapped him in the tree. What were they doing there?Million thoughts ran through my head at what they could have done in that forest. Most of them are horrid. Whatever happened there, I don’t think I’ll ever know.Anger surges deep within me. Both anger and arousal at her fearless demeanor. With hie she intimidated that pup, she will surely make a great Queen.But that would mean that I’ll have to make her obey me first, and getting an inch close to a man in a private setting is not even close to being obedient.“Where is she?” I growl at the warrior behind me. I flick the cigarette butt on the side, the calmness seeping in.Smoking is my main hobby. That, and sex. It’s a package, a good combination. “I saw her head over to the lake, Your Majesty.” He announced and I waved my hand in dismissal. Alright, Maryna Gauntlet, l
