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84. Smoke and Shadows
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2025-01-28 02:01:18My back cracked as I stretched out on the bed. The welcome party had been a nightmare for all the workers. We had to work day and night, cleaning up countless messes. Piles of dirty dishes and scrubbing the hall until the floors shone were just the tip of the iceberg.
Wanda's welcome feast had lasted three nights, and I was fed up. In addition to peeling vegetables, I'd been stuck washing dishes—a never-ending task. I stepped out of my room. Though my body still ached with exhaustion, work wouldn't wait. After a quick shower and dressing, I headed straight for the kitchen. But as I approached, the head maid intercepted me. "You're needed in the back warehouse, near the stables," she ordered. "The stables?" I asked, surprised. I hadn't even known that the palace had stables. It was so huge, with many rooms I hadn't seen yet. We were only allowed to walk in certain areas outside the palace. "Move it. There's work to be done," she barked. I nodded obe
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The Alpha King Who'll Avenge Me 85. Bishop's Investigation
"You insolent Omega!" Catherine snapped. "King Elijah almost lost his life because of you! You should just die!"I held my cheek where Catherine slapped me and glared back at her more defiantly. She could say whatever she wanted about me, but I had never intended to hurt Elijah. Hearing her words made Lona angry as well."How dare you look me in the eye, Omega? You have no remorse at all, do you?" Catherine hissed."I am ready to die if anything happens to King Elijah," I replied firmly. "I never wanted anything to happen to him, not even a hair on his head."Catherine scoffed. "Then don't you see Elijah lying there? Are you blind? And who do you think is responsible for this?""Wolfsbane."The interrupting voice came from Vincent, who was now standing behind Catherine. "Someone set it on fire on purpose to harm Delilah. She was even locked up in an abandoned barn near the stables."Catherine looked stunned. "That's impossible, Beta Vincent. Why would she be there? Isn't it her job to
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-01-29The Alpha King Who'll Avenge Me 86. Enemy or Ally?
I entered Elijah's chamber and immediately felt the warmth of his presence. He was sitting in bed, looking pale and weak but otherwise unharmed. Thank goodness. Healers moved about the room, checking on the king, while Bishop and, of course, Catherine remained by his side.The she-wolf watched me with suspicion, her gaze sharp and judgmental. I could feel the weight of her scrutiny, but I didn't care. My attention was solely on the King—he was the one who had summoned me. Let Catherine curse me all she wanted."Delilah, come here," Elijah called.I bowed in respect as I stood at his bedside, though all I wanted to do was hug him. The emotions welling up inside me were overwhelming; my chest felt like it was going to explode."I'm relieved you're safe, Delilah," Elijah said weakly. "I'm going to get to the bottom of this."Our eyes locked, and I fought back tears as I nodded."Thank you, King Elijah. All I care about is your recovery," I replied.A deliberate cough broke the moment. C
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-01-30The Alpha King Who'll Avenge Me 87. A Note from Bishop's
After that incident, the atmosphere in the palace remained tense. I still felt the aftermath, even though no one treated me rudely anymore; instead, they avoided me. As if I were a problem or the bearer of bad luck.Well, they pretended I didn't exist, which might be better.Besides, I didn't have to deal with many wolves in the back of the kitchen, just Rowena, the head maid. Her attitude had softened a bit, though I wasn't sure for how long. Maybe until the whole barn incident finally faded into the background."All done," I sighed, throwing the last potato into the basin.I stood up, cleaned the knife, and put it back in its place. Then I carried the basin into the kitchen, where Rowena immediately approached me."Are you done?" she asked.Rowena had been asking me that for the last few days. It was a little annoying, to be honest, since she always scowled at me."Yes, ma'am." I nodded. "Is there anything else I need to do?"Since I worked quickly, I was given extra tasks like wash
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-01-31The Alpha King Who'll Avenge Me 88. The Elder's Assistant
I was invited to sit down before Bishop continued to explain his "great idea." From his demeanor, it seemed intriguing. At least it wasn't about the barn incident—something I had no wish to remember."I can't stand to see you mistreated, Delilah. Especially working outside the palace—it's too dangerous. I don't want anything worse to happen to you after what happened in the barn," Bishop began.I nodded in understanding.It was all I could do because there was no point in complaining about how Tracy, Benson, and the rest of the palace treated me. When the whole world is against you, it is useless to defend yourself. It's better to keep quiet and endure - for the Moon Goddess will show me a way out.And now, is Bishop my ticket out?"I've already discussed it with Vincent and, of course, King Elijah," Bishop added.Wait - so he didn't just call me here to pitch an idea; he'd already talked to Elijah about it? What was this idea? Now I was really curious."King Elijah has approved it."
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-01-31The Alpha King Who'll Avenge Me 89. Meet Michael
"I don't know if I should be happy or sad," I murmured quietly.Lona chuckled slightly, her voice melodic. She was a beautiful and graceful wolf with pristine white fur—the kind I had only seen once in the magical realm. It still amazed me that I was bonded to a wolf like her."Which part? Elijah letting you go, or have to work for Bishop?" she asked."Both."Truthfully, I was more concerned about the task Bishop had given me. He had ordered me to study the history of the kingdom from the beginning. These were ancient transcripts written in an ancient language that I had to learn.Wasn't my job just to organize the books and take notes? That's what he clearly told me.Why was I suddenly expected to learn an ancient language and history? This was beyond my expectations."What are these symbols?" I groaned.Luckily, Bishop wasn't around to hear me complain. He clarified that I had to finish several history books in just one week. This was a tough challenge. Oh, my Goddess!I slumped for
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-01-31The Alpha King Who'll Avenge Me 90. Elijah: For Better
Seeing Delilah smile at this young man made my heart burn instantly jealous. Vincent cleared his throat, forcing my anger to subside, and at that moment, Delilah turned to me."King Elijah."It was Michael, the Bishop's son, paying his respects to me.It had been a long time since I'd last seen him. Now, he had grown into a young man. Somehow, he felt like a threat—for being too close to my mate. Delilah was mine!"If you'll excuse me, I need to change," Michael said hastily.I nodded, and he quickly left. My focus shifted back to Delilah—and hers, too. Looking into her eyes made me melt instantly. I wanted to cup her face and taste her soft, sweet lips.But all I could do was clench my fists and keep my distance. I couldn't let Delilah get hurt again, and staying here would only put her in danger."Can we talk for a minute?" I asked.Delilah lowered her eyes slightly. "Is it allowed?""Is Elder Bishop here?" I looked at the door to the Elder's study.Delilah shook her head. "No, he h
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-01-31The Alpha King Who'll Avenge Me 91. Crescent Moon Legacy?
Bishop joined Michael and me that afternoon to discuss some work matters with his son. Occasionally, Bishop would test me with random questions about the books I had read earlier.Several kingdoms existed centuries ago, but Silvermoon was the earliest. Then came the New Moon and Crescent Moon, which lasted the longest. History claimed that one of the Alpha Kings of the early era was a descendant of Celestial Moon, though there was no hard evidence.However, some of his bloodline inherited unique and magical powers, including immunity to wolfsbane and silver."How far have you read?" Bishop asked."I'm still on volume three, Elder." I felt embarrassed for not meeting his expectations."That's good." Bishop nodded in agreement. "Study it well, especially the bloodline of the royal wolves. You'll understand the history of their lineage.""Yes, Elder.""Concentrate on enriching yourself with knowledge to grasp everything quickly."
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-02-01The Alpha King Who'll Avenge Me 92. Find Right Plan
"Am I imagining it?" I murmured in disbelief. "Lona, so it's true? There's a possibility that I am a descendant of the Crescent Moon Kingdom! You knew about it, didn't you? Tell me the truth!"A low growl echoed in my mind. "No, Delilah. I don't know anything about the kingdom or anything like that. All I know is that you are the daughter of your mother and father.""Then who are my parents?""I don't know. I must protect and guide you."I had to find out who was listed in the lineage records when the Crescent Moon Era began. But as I searched the records, I realized there were too many names. Even some Royal Wolves were still distantly related to the Crescent Moon through brothers, sisters, or cousins.I would run out of time if I searched them one by one, trying to guess who among them might be my family. Who could help me discover the truth? Bishop? He was probably too busy—I couldn't disturb him.I closed the book and paced the roo
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The Alpha King Who'll Avenge Me 146. The Coronation
I took a deep breath as Eugenia finished dressing me. A satisfied smile spread across her face, and she looked absolutely thrilled."This time, I'm really dressing a queen. A real queen," Eugenia said, her voice trembling as if she were about to cry. "Oh, I'm so sentimental. But if Beta Vincent could see you now, I'm sure he'd give you his smile. Without saying a word.""His expression says it all."Ah, I wanted to cry too. I missed Vincent."Do not cry, my queen. Save your tears! For today is your day," Eugenia said hastily.There was a knock at the door, and Eugenia quickly opened it. Aunt Disa entered with Elijah, both of them stepping forward. Their faces showed the same stunned expression, completely mesmerized by me.
The Alpha King Who'll Avenge Me 145. King Wouldn't Be A King
I looked for Elijah, but he had been missing for the past few days. Even the others didn't know where he had gone, so I began to wonder what was wrong with him.I still hadn't decided whether to rule the kingdom without an Alpha. But one thing was clear: Elijah was my mate. If I became his Luna, Elijah would retake the throne as King Alpha.And if not... our relationship would remain that of mates, nothing more.The uncertainty made me uneasy. What was I to do? I needed Elijah's advice.I wouldn't mind him ruling beside me, but doubt crept into my mind.What if Elijah felt overburdened? He would once again sit on a throne that wasn't rightfully his. I was sure that thought weighed heavily on his heart.
The Alpha King Who'll Avenge Me 144. Be Alpha Queen?
Catherine's body was carried by the royal alphas, treated with care and reverence despite her father's heinous deeds. Catherine was just a victim of Camden's greed. I watched as Camden's face turned pale at the sight of his only daughter lying lifeless. He howled in agony, mourning her departure.Regret never comes at the beginning.This was Camden's reality.Elijah stood and faced me. I could feel the restlessness in his aura, the uncertainty as our eyes locked."Why, Delilah?" There was disappointment in Elijah's voice. "So it's true? You were purposely raised as a secret weapon by the non-royal wolves?""Wow! Watch your mouth, Elijah," Jeremy scoffed."Stop! Both of you!" I sna
The Alpha King Who'll Avenge Me 143. The Queen Revealed
The plan had been carefully laid out, and everyone was already marching to the palace to destroy Wanda. Alderwood was eerily quiet, with no one outside. Even the shops were closed. In the human world, they only knew it as a gang war. Yes, that was the rumor that had been spread. And the police could not do anything about it. They were only guarding the perimeter near the residential areas. "What's going on, my king?" I asked as we passed the closed shops. "I just want to end this war. And repay a debt to someone." My eyebrows almost furrowed. "A debt?" "Yes." Elijah nodded. "If it weren't for him, I might not be with you now." Who was Elijah talking about? One of the royal alphas approached Elijah, interrupting our conversation. "At the last crossroads, we will all regroup and go to the palace together, my king," the Alpha said. "We'll wait for the others if they haven't arriv
The Alpha King Who'll Avenge Me 142. Night Before the War
Our conversation was interrupted by a knock at the door, and I quickly opened it. Eugenia and Michael stood on the threshold, and I immediately pulled them both into my arms."Eugenia, I'm so happy to see you!"It had been months since I had last seen Eugenia, and guilt was eating at me for not standing up for her when she was kidnapped.Eugenia wiped away tears. "I'm glad to see you too, Deli. I was so afraid something had happened to you.""I'm the one who was worried about you. Especially after you were taken. What happened after that?"Before Eugenia could answer, Elijah approached us and said a quick goodbye."I need to meet with the other alphas. There's something we need to discuss," Elijah said.I nodded. "Okay, my king.""See you at dinner." Elijah gave a small smile.After he left, Eugenia and Michael entered my room, and the three of us sat down to talk.Eugenia told me what had happened to her after she had been taken.
The Alpha King Who'll Avenge Me 141. Worries About the True Heir
The news that Orson, Fergus, and Arlington had been taken down brought euphoria to the Davenport pack. I was grateful that there were no casualties, and most of the pack members from the three alphas decided to surrender.They had sworn allegiance to Elijah. I felt a tremendous sense of relief."We have already made plans to attack the palace in a few days. The rogue wolves have attempted small attacks several times, but we've been able to handle them," Jeremy reported over the phone."That's great. Thanks for the update, Jeremy.""Hold on, Deli. Elijah wants to talk to you."My excitement grew. Then I heard Elijah's deep, sexy throat clearing."Delilah?" he called.
The Alpha King Who'll Avenge Me 140. Elijah: The Siege in Alderwood
The Arlington estate lay ahead—not too far, but I could see it was heavily guarded. Riddick stood beside me, glanced over, and nodded politely."In the end, we stand together against a common enemy. You once sought my help, and... here we are," Riddick chuckled softly. "Fate has led us in circles, only to bring us together again.""Thank you, Alpha Riddick. Especially in such a chaotic time, I did not expect you to offer your help.""This is for the good of all of us, King Elijah. Not just the interests of one side," Riddick said, patting me on the shoulder. "Let's get ready."When my palace was attacked, I fought back with everything I had to defend my territory. I had experience in war.But to attack another pack? That was another story.Maybe it was my mother's blood running through my veins, but I wasn't like Edison or Elena. They were raised to be superior royal wolves. Me? I was just a lost cub with Omega blood in my lineage.If I had E
The Alpha King Who'll Avenge Me 139. The Birthmarks
The moment I saw the birthmark on my twins' shoulders, my head felt like it was going to explode. I had studied the kingdom's history from the beginning, and I knew that the Celestial Moon was cursed until their empire collapsed.And it was true—that was the symbol of the Celestial Moon Kingdom!Is this a joke? I denied it, thinking it must be a coincidence.So, in addition to Crescent Moon blood, do I also have Celestial Moon blood flowing through my veins? Why would this happen to my twins?"Deli, the she-wolves won't say a word! There's nothing to worry about. Besides, it's just a birthmark—it doesn't mean anything," Aunt Disa said."Do you really think so, Aunty? Even you can't lie to me. Your face says otherwise; you're worried, too!"Aunt Disa fell silent as if confirming my fears, which made me even more anxious.We were already in the middle of a war, and now this problem had to arise. What should I do?"We'
The Alpha King Who'll Avenge Me 138. They Leaving
Upon returning to the Davenport Pack, Elijah immediately joined the other alphas in the back terrace area. A tent and chairs had already been set up for the royal alphas to sleep and have meetings with Jeremy.I was about to head back to my room to check on the twins when Jeremy approached me and stopped me for a moment."Deli, I need to talk to you about Elijah," Jeremy said bluntly.I didn't bring up his earlier statement about being willing to accept me anytime, as if it was a subtle threat to Elijah. Instead, I just nodded and sat down on the edge of the bed while Jeremy sat down on the sofa."What do you say about King Elijah? What about him?" I asked."We still haven't decided whether to tell him about you—about who you really are, Deli. We're afraid the royal wolves might turn on you... or worse, try to eliminate you.""We both know they are not as savage as the rogue wolves. They have honor and keep their promises, Jeremy."
