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The Alpha King Who'll Avenge Me 49. Safe?
When I heard the shot, I instinctively covered my head. But the bullet pierced my stomach. I screamed in agony, the pain unbearable! “Arrghh!!” I screamed.The figure hurried away, his cold-blooded attitude apparent after shooting me.I curled up at the bottom of the pit, shaking from the pain. I couldn’t even call for help. I had to shift somehow, but I felt too weak.“Elijah...”Only his name gave me the strength to cling to consciousness, even as the pain threatened to drag me into the darkness. A bullet was lodged in my abdomen, and I pressed my hand against the wound, trying to stop the blood.“Elijah...” I whispered.A long howl echoed, followed by the sound of hurried footsteps approaching. I heard a growl from above the trap, and the great wolf began to transform into his human form.“Delilah?”Elijah’s voice made me burst into tears. “Help me!”Others appeared, looking panicked when they saw me trapped in the pit. Elijah quickly slid down and grabbed the bear trap.“Damn it!
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“King Elijah! Wait!”I ignored Vincent’s call as I stormed out of the room. He tried to match my pace, his aura brimming with fear.Vincent took a deep breath. “King Elijah, please hear me out.”“I will not reason with you, Vincent!” I snapped back, my voice steely.“Please, my king. Control your anger. If you act like this, we’ll never catch the real culprit,” Vincent pleaded.“Silence!” I roared.Vincent collapsed to the floor, writhing in pain. I won’t let anyone who tried to harm Delilah go unpunished—I’ll kill every last one of them.I rushed down the corridor and out of the main castle building. The royal wolves had gathered in the courtyard, some standing, others sitting with nervous expressions.The moment they saw me, they felt the fury emanating from my soul. All the royal wolves knelt down, wincing in fear.“Who dares defy me?” I demanded, my eyes scanning the crowd.“Please, my king...”Fergus crawled forward, his face flushed and his hand trembling as he reached out.“For
Last Updated : 2024-11-18The Alpha King Who'll Avenge Me 51. After the Incident
My body still ached when I woke to find the bedroom empty. Elijah was gone, and I had no idea where he could be. The morning sunlight was dimmer than usual, muted by the gray clouds looming in the sky.I forced myself to sit up on the edge of the bed, wincing as the throbbing pain returned. It wasn’t as intense as last night, but it was still there. Slowly, I got to my feet and reached the door, opening it cautiously.Empty.The hallway was eerily quiet, every door shut tight. It was strange—had everyone left after what happened to me? Were they afraid of the shooting?“Where is everyone?” I whispered to myself.I forced my sore body to move and walked down the hall and the stairs. Soon, I could hear the voices of the royal Lunas on the floor below. I didn’t know what they were doing there, but I had no intention of joining them. Instead, I lingered quietly, curious to hear what they were discussing. Their voices had an undertone of unease.“I never thought it would happen again. Alm
Last Updated : 2024-11-19The Alpha King Who'll Avenge Me 52. When Memories Linger
A week had passed, and my wounds had healed entirely.I could return to my activities; I returned to the woods and hills behind the mansion. Once again, though, I avoided Elijah.Ever since the shooting incident, Elijah had barely been at the mansion. He spent most of his time at the castle. I didn't know what he was doing there, but he was probably tracking the guards to solve the problem.I came downstairs, intending to go to the kitchen, but I bumped into Kat in the hallway. She seemed overwhelmed with the bedsheets she was carrying."Queen Delilah," she greeted me cheerfully."Where did you come from, Kat?""I just finished changing the sheets in King Elijah's room, and luckily, just in time." She let out a sigh of relief. "King Elijah will return to the mansion soon, so I had to tidy his room quickly.""He's coming back?"I didn't feel pleased about it. Although I felt a sense of longing, I tried to suppress it. My dark side whispered: Why long for someone who doesn't even ackno
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I couldn’t sleep all night thinking about Aunt Disa’s words. I’ve decided to talk to Elijah and apologize to him. I won’t interfere with anything that concerns him anymore. Yes, that’s what I’m going to say.If Elijah doesn’t leave, I will find him during the day. If he’s at the mansion and his mood has improved, I will approach him.Just before dawn, I went to the hills behind the mansion. I was allowed out now, but only as far as the hills. At least there were no more guards following me.The fog thinned as I climbed the path, and the sun would soon rise. I quickened my pace, but my heart sank when I reached the top.Elijah was there, sitting, waiting for the sun to rise. There was no turning back—he had already noticed me standing frozen not far from him.But he didn’t say anything. Instead, he turned his attention back to the horizon.I cautiously approached him, keeping some distance. “Good morning, King Elijah,” I greeted him.“Morning.”I sat down and let out a deep sigh. My ne
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"Queen Delilah!"I turned to the door and saw Kat panting and pale."What is it, Kat?""Beta Elena is here, and she wants to see you."Elena? Why is she here? I'd felt relieved ever since she stopped coming to the mansion. And now? Oh, this is so annoying.Kat hurried into the room and closed the door behind her. "Let me do your hair and makeup, my queen."I complied with her request and sat on the stool before the vanity. Kat began straightening my hair swiftly. Suddenly, the memory of seeing Tris in the garage the night before resurfaced."Did King Elijah leave anything in his car last night?" I asked.Kat met my gaze in the mirror and shook her head. "I don't think so, my queen. Why?""It's nothing.""We didn't hear when King Elijah arrived at the mansion. If he needed anything, Vincent would have woken me, Flo, or Tris.""Could Vincent have asked Flo or Tris to do it?"Kat shook her head again. "I'm not sure, my queen. Would you like me to ask them? Flo and Tris usually tell me ev
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When I arrived at Eugenia’s boutique, I grabbed a few outfits, just enough to hide my real reason for being there. Eugenia looked confused as I hastily picked out clothes without even looking at them.“Didn’t King Elijah allow you to wear colors other than black?” Eugenia asked. “Take your time, my queen.”“Any of these will do. It doesn’t matter to me.”“You’re in such a hurry. Where are you going this time?”“I only have until dinner,” I replied.Eugenia looked at the clock on the wall. I still had more than an hour since Vincent had dropped me off.“Is there something you want to talk to me about?” Eugenia asked as if she could sense my true intentions.I couldn’t lie. “Yes, actually, there’s something important I need to know. Although I doubt you’re going to tell me.”“What is it?”“How Elijah became king. Because I have a feeling he wasn’t the rightful heir to the royal line, was he?”Eugenia’s face grew uncomfortable, turning pale as if caught off guard. She seemed conflicted.
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Elijah arrived on time, and I don’t think he suspected anything. After a small talk with Eugenia and saying goodbye, we returned to the mansion.The drive back was silent between Elijah and me. My mind was utterly consumed by the story from the past, and it was absolutely shocking. I had never imagined that Elijah was actually descended from a half-Omega.No wonder Elijah was always so hard on me. He kept reminding me that I couldn’t be weak. I finally understood—Elijah didn’t want me to end up like him or his mother, who had been poorly treated.“Do you still think about what I said?” Elijah asked out of the blue.I shook my head. “No.”I heard Elijah sigh but didn’t bother to look at him. Sometimes, the pain crept in and made me even sadder. Sitting here alone with him was suffocating.Why wasn’t Vincent the one to pick me up? Why did it have to be Elijah?I hated this constant emotional turmoil. One moment, Elijah would be kind; the next, he would be angry, and worst of all, he wou
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The Alpha King Who'll Avenge Me 110. The Last Shillingford
"Yes, I did," Elena replied bluntly.I stood up, and anger immediately surged through me. "Are you too much of a coward to admit what you did, Beta Elena? That you had to blame me?"I should've brought a recorder so everyone would know that Elena was the one who poisoned Catherine. I was the only one hearing her confession, and it all felt pointless.My teeth clenched, and my hands balled into fists. If we weren't in this cell, I would have beaten her to a pulp. I never feared Elena, even though she was Elijah's sister."I could admit everything, but I'm not the one who needs to leave this place, Delilah. You're the one who needs to get out of this palace." Elena crossed her arms."You hate me that much?""I don't care about you. I care about my brother's position. Do you understand?"Elijah's position? What did she mean? Bishop once said that Elena always had her own agend
The Alpha King Who'll Avenge Me 109. Prisoner
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The Alpha King Who'll Avenge Me 108. Caught in the Trap
Dinner was ordered, and I, along with the other maids, promptly went to the dining room and set the dishes on the table. As we left the room, Elena walked past us, entering first, followed by Catherine and the Lunas on their way to the dining area.We maids lined up neatly to let them pass. The Lunas looked at me with disdain; they knew who I was, the fraud.How long will that label stick to me? If they knew the truth, these Lunas would bow down to me."Or maybe they'd try to eliminate you," Lona muttered. "You're a descendant of a pack that was destroyed. More like wiped out on purpose."I ignored Lona's words and followed the other maids back to the kitchen. Once there, I quickly searched for my bag and was relieved to find it still there. There was no way it could have been lost or stolen. I decided to leave it where it was."Hey, what's your name?" one of the maids called out."Delilah.""Come join us in the kitchen. We need a break, too," she invited warmly.I sat awkwardly in a
The Alpha King Who'll Avenge Me 107. Dangerous Loyalties
The air duct seemed endless, narrow, and stifling. Sweat poured down my body, but curiosity overcame fear and exhaustion. I saw a speck of bright light ahead—it must be the end. I pushed open the air duct cover and crawled out.I found myself surrounded by a wood. This must be outside the palace walls. There was no visible path, but I noticed a patch of grass shorter than the rest. It looked trampled, probably the intruder's trail."Stop! We must return to the palace, or you'll be in trouble!" Lona warned."But this is my way out, isn't it? If I'm going to escape, now is the perfect time.""Don't be ridiculous! We don't know what lurks in these woods! Don't be reckless!"I took a deep breath. "Okay, okay..."There was no way I could wander through the woods like this, even in daylight. But at least I'd found the way of the intruders. No wonder they escaped so easily. Who would have thought there was a secret passage in the laundry room?I climbed back into the air duct and returned to
The Alpha King Who'll Avenge Me 106. Lies Beneath the Throne
"Camden, Arlington, Fergus, and Orson."Michael said the names without hesitation. Regardless of whether his suspicions turned out to be true, he couldn't afford to voice them recklessly. He could lose his head for it if he accused someone without proof.And that was the problem—evidence. What kind of evidence did Michael have?The royal wolves had immense power. They could twist the truth to their advantage, and a young wolf like Michael could be easily disposed of."Do you have solid proof to accuse them?" I asked."Not yet. But I've pieced things together from the last decade's events." Michael rubbed his chin. "I do my homework, Deli."Did Michael seriously say that? I don't understand why he should bother thinking about the traitor. Was Bishop's discussing this with his youngest son? Until Michael was obsessed with it?"You're playing detective because your life is boring. Before you start making accusations, you should have something solid.""I will. It's just a matter of time."
The Alpha King Who'll Avenge Me 105. Seeking Advice
The following day, at dawn, I carried a basket of laundry from the Queen's chamber to the outer part of the palace.I passed through the gates that led to the Bishop's chamber and his family's residence and headed for the garden. His chamber faced the garden, and I tried to remember which window belonged to Michael's room."Which one is his room?" I murmured, scanning the row of windows."Try the one that's open," Lona suggested. "You could climb in.""Good idea.""In case you get caught and beheaded, maybe I should say farewell now," she added sarcastically."That won't happen."I set the basket down near the bushes and climbed up the ledge. It wasn't too tricky; I could do it.After a few minutes, I reached the open window and inhaled a familiar scent. Michael!I slipped inside and found Michael fast asleep on his bed. I hurried over to him."Michael," I whispered, shaking his shoulder.His eyes fluttered open, and our eyes locked for a moment before he jerked awake."Shit! What are
The Alpha King Who'll Avenge Me 104. Catherine's Threat
Returning to the maids' quarters and celebrating this small victory felt satisfying. As I left the hall, I caught sight of Catherine's sour expression, and it felt so good to see her utterly defeated."You're asking for trouble," Nana said worriedly. "Queen Catherine could come after you, Delilah.""I only did what I had to do," I replied."You shouldn't have defended Gema."Of course, hearing Nana's words, Gema and Cassie immediately fell silent. Especially Gema, whose face turned red with suppressed anger."You're the one who caused the trouble, so you should take responsibility for it!" Nana accused. "Queen Catherine will be watching all of us now, and it's all because of you!""I had already accepted my fate when Queen Catherine ordered me to lie, Nana!" Gema snapped. "But Delilah stood up for me! Now I know who my true friends are and who aren't!""I'm not against you! But your actions have put us all in danger!"The tension between them escalated, and I quickly stepped between t
The Alpha King Who'll Avenge Me 103. Swear It
I awoke with a dull ache all over my body, yet it felt strangely satisfying. My sleep had been deep, dreamless, and restful.And now I was fully aware I was in the King's chamber. Then, the memory of me trying to seduce Michael, only to end up with Elijah, hit me like a thunderbolt. Had I lost my mind?"Welcome home," Lona's voice echoed in my head. "You're finally awake.""What happened?""It seems Catherine tried to slip a stimulant into Elijah's tea. Next time, just throw it out. You never know—it could be poison.""That was an accident, Lona. I never meant to drink it myself if it hadn't stopped Cassie."I let out a small sigh and touched the empty spot beside me on the bed. Cold. Elijah was gone.Heat rushed to my face as flashes of last night came flooding back. Even though my consciousness had been hazy, I could still remember everything. Our bonding had been intense—pleasurable, even. I couldn't say it was beautiful, not under the influence of that cursed potion.But it had fe
The Alpha King Who'll Avenge Me 102. Feral Longing
My steps trembled as I walked down the hallway, feeling like I couldn't take another step. The world seemed to be spinning, my stomach twisting in pain.When I reached the gates, the guards gave me a confused look."Hey, are you okay?" one of them asked."I need to see Elder Bishop," I whispered."All right. If you're sick, go to the healer."I just nodded and forced myself to walk to Bishop's chamber, which was quite far from the Queen's quarters.Cold sweat soaked my body, and my vision blurred.What kind of potion was Catherine planning to give Elijah? Was she going to poison the king?When I arrived at Bishop's chamber, two guards blocked my way."I need to speak with Elder Bishop. It's urgent," I pleaded."Elder Bishop isn't here. Come back tomorrow."Ah, this isn't happening!I didn't know what would happen if I didn't see Bishop. If I went to the healer, they would find out what I drank and who gave it to me. That wo
