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The Alpha King's Runaway Bride Chapter 13: The watcher
Mia’s eyes cracked open, and it took a while for her senses to return and when they did, she realised she was in a small room having little lights. There was no memory of how she came here or what led up to this moment. It was all blurry.She placed her head, which ached slightly, and traced it down her neck and she found it bare. It felt wrong. There had been something around her neck before, something like a collar. Yes, a collar. It was called giga. At the thought, the memory came back. The collar injecting the wolfsbane through the silver needles into her system had contributed to her weakened state before everything faded out. But now it was already off her. There was no need to prolong the issue. She knew she was dead, and that was the only explanation that made sense.This, however, wasn’t the life beyond which she pictured for herself. This was something different. Was she in Inferno? Did she deserve to be in Inferno? Was it because she gave up and felt too weak? Was it becau
Last Updated : 2023-03-07The Alpha King's Runaway Bride Chapter 14: The bond of mates
“You know I’m all for adventure, but staying at a cottage in the woods is stretching it, don’t you think?” Xavier asked with a raised brow as he pushed the cottage door open to reveal an empty outer room.They had arrived at Kame, the Southern region of the kingdom, on duties to the throne and hoped to stay a few days. Mia thought it was a great idea to spend these days at her family-owned cottage. He hadn’t been one to complain about suggestions given by his wife and he didn’t plan to start now and so he gave in. They arrived a few hours ago and Mia asked him to chop some of the dry wood around because she knew how chilly the night usually got down here. Again, he obliged. He just finished with the woods and now he felt worn and sweaty and needed some relief. “Mia!” he called, shutting the door and his eyes narrowed, wondering what his little devil of a wife was up to. “Your disappearance has mischievousness written all over it, Mia. What are you planning?”He heard footsteps and, t
Last Updated : 2023-03-08The Alpha King's Runaway Bride Chapter 15: Elliott
“Father.” Elliott bowed his head as he stepped into the study of the royal estate where Robb sat reviewing the scroll report of the happening around the kingdom.While the princess and Alpha Koz, the right-hand man of the King ran the decision-making, they ran their affairs by Robb Ainsworth for review and approval. Alpha Koz and princess Kailani made the draft at the end of every week and sent them over to him. Once he reviewed it, he would send his feedback to them. They had done this since King Xavier and Edward left to ensure the smooth running of the kingdom.Their decisions were sound, and Robb knew Xavier had made a good choice by making them active rulers.If he was honest, he would admit he didn’t think this would work. When it all started, Robb didn’t think princess Kailani, who hadn’t had training in the affairs of the kingdom, could rule and manage effectively for even a day. He was happy to have been proven wrong by her competence and he looked forward to seeing more from
Last Updated : 2023-03-08The Alpha King's Runaway Bride Chapter 16: Rewrite the stars
Edward’s eyes snapped open suddenly while in bed, and he dragged in a sharp breath. Xavier turned to look at him. Edward came into his cabin to talk him into getting sleep and after four hours, he talked himself to sleep instead while Xavier sat and watch.Yes, Xavier needed the sleep, but he couldn’t bring himself to. After almost losing Mia last week, his sleep has left him completely. His heart went to her, thinking about how she was faring, and he didn’t want to slumber even for a moment. He had asked Edward to check up on her a few days ago and the results were much more positive than before. That was what he needed to hear. Still, he wanted to remain awake. Edward took notice of this and came to help him sleep. After his younger brother fell asleep, Xavier helped cover him up while he moved to the window to stare through. He felt the hair on his hair suddenly stand a minute ago and his heart picked up speed even though he wasn’t running. He had initially feared it had something
Last Updated : 2023-03-09The Alpha King's Runaway Bride Chapter 17: A broken wolf
Mia was barely awake when she saw Xavier towering above her. Her lashes were further pulled apart, and she saw the lingering smile on his face. It chilled her from the inside out. "Xavier!" she called, trying out a smile that caused a breakage on her dry lips as well as the skin of her face. "You came for me!""I did. Now come," he stretched his hand to her. She lifted her weak trembling hand slowly to take him but lost the strength halfway through. Her hand fell back, but he caught it midway and pulled her up and wrap his arms around her for a comforting hug. She sobbed while placing her head on his chest."I thought you would never come." She whimpered pathetically, gripping his shirt, afraid that she would lose him if he let go."I had to come back. I already lost our child. I couldn't lose you too." he replied. His reply caused a jolt in her heart. She hadn't lost her child; she was certain of that, at the very least. She pulled away from him, glancing up at him and seeing a mi
Last Updated : 2023-03-09The Alpha King's Runaway Bride Chapter 18: The ladybird
After dressing up, Mia stepped out of the bathroom in the green robe Ace had given to her before taking his leave.She saw Trevor and Bruno seated on the bed, but Ace was yet to return from wherever he went. Somehow, she felt safer around him and spoke freely with him than the two. He showed a more human side towards her and didn’t treat her like a commodity, as the two did.“Finally, you’re out,” Trevor, the grey-eyed man with a hoarse voice and a dirty brown coat rose to his feet and stepped towards her, “I was this close to coming in there and dragging you out.” he hissed out and stepped towards her. “Let’s go!”She was hazier before she took her bath, but she swore she heard Ace speak about bringing her food before leaving. But Trevor did not look like he wanted to wait for Ace’s arrival before leaving.Bruno’s eyes flicker with confusion. “What about Ace?”“Ace will ruin our mission if we wait for him, besides he’s no one’s boss.” he reached where she stood and grasped her arm. H
Last Updated : 2023-03-09The Alpha King's Runaway Bride Chapter 19: Zara's revenge
Zara’s smirk deepened when she saw Mia had placed her face and recognised who she was.“Zara!” she called out. She knew she should be angry. If Zara was the ladybird, and the boss of the movers, that meant she had instructed to kidnap her from Wahala and place her in the cabin of the slave ship where her spirit would be broken. It meant she was responsible for everything and more. She had planned this out. She had turned her into a slave and dragged her to the point of death.For what? Revenge? If yes, then shouldn’t she have taken it out on Xavier instead?Why was she the one facing this?What was the point? “Good, you remember me. I know you’re wondering what you’re doing here. I will tell you. You’re here as my gift to the king of Foth.” she informed her in a casual tone, as if she was some doll.“Why?”“Why?”Summoning strength amidst her weakness, Mia rose to her feet. “Yes, why. This looks like some petty revenge because you were caught cheating and banished from Wahala. Whic
Last Updated : 2023-03-09The Alpha King's Runaway Bride Chapter 20: Chaos leads
Alpha Koz had waited for a response from Robb Ainsworth, who had received their report two days ago but got nothing. It was unusual for the alpha of alphas to go a day without sending reports of his thoughts back to the palace, either in person or through a messenger. So far, they have gotten only silence. The Royal estate wasn’t one just anyone could visit. They had to be invited as the alpha of alphas commanded respect and reverence and no one could go uninvited, but after days of waiting and hearing nothing, Alpha Koz spoke to princess Kailani of his plans to visit the Royal estate where Robb stayed and she gave her backings. He then made plans to go out at the dawn on the morrow. Alpha Koz, along with Sir Aira, the Princess’s personal escort, appointed by prince Edward before his departure, along with three of the King’s guards, saw princess Kailani back to the watchtower’s castle, where she preferred to stay. Then he retired home to his wife, lady Elena. “You look worried,” El
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Three months later“My king, this is the monthly report of the work tasks already put in place at the warriors’ institute.” Sir Kole stepped forward to present the scroll to King Xavier, who sat on the throne, and beside him was Luna Queen Mia, who was heavily pregnant.He had asked her this morning before they both stepped out of their chamber if she would feel comfortable being in the throne room. He saw that her due date drew closer with each passing day. She had smiled and told him she was okay and able to carry on her duties as queen and counsel for the king. This was the ninth month. They were preparing themselves with every passing day for the due date, but they knew they would never fully prepare for the birth of their child. Still, it was better this way. The king wanted her in good working condition and treated her almost like a child who couldn’t help herself. It annoyed her most of the time, but he didn’t look ready to change his ways, at least not until their child was saf
The Alpha King's Runaway Bride Chapter 89: A reminder for the broken
He drew a sharp breath and turned to find her eyes filled with panic and unexplainable fear.“What was that?” she asked with a still terrified voice.“It’s my being responding to the call.”“The call, the call of what?”“The slave ship. It has come to the border of the Wahala kingdom. Though freed from being a slave by my lord, I still feel the brokenness in me responding to the dark magic of the ship.”The only thing Kailani heard from everything he just said was, “The slave ship is at our border.”“Yes!” He nodded, already heading out of the house, and Kailani followed behind.As soon as he stepped out, he waved his hand around, reciting the portal chant at the same time, and a big, black circle appeared before him.“What are you doing?” Kailani asked, her voice holding much scepticism. Her question reminded him that she was still with him.“I promised to inform the King if the ship was ever to land on the shores of the kingdom, and that’s what I’m going to do.”“And what’s this hol
The Alpha King's Runaway Bride Chapter 88: Family United
He stood on the balcony and watched the princess through the open window of the upper floor, changing into her night robe. She no longer lived in the Royal Palace with her father but now lived at the Othman’s estate with her husband, Niall Othman, as a dutiful wife.He was miserable without her, but he couldn’t imagine how miserable she must feel being married to a man she didn’t love or want to be with. Being united for the rest of her life to a man who placed little regard on her. He married her for her name and probably bore her the same contempt she bore him.Or maybe he loves her.That could also be true, but he didn’t want to accept that it was true.She looked beautiful even now, and he hoped Niall told her that every chance he got. Ace hopes Niall told her she was beautiful, precious, and the most priceless possession he ever had the privilege of attaining.She deserved to know that.Ace snapped out of his thoughts when he heard voices and footsteps coming from not so far away
The Alpha King's Runaway Bride Chapter 87: Everything but happiness
A month laterA lot has changed for Ace in the kingdom. Since finding out about his family and lineage, King Xavier has welcomed him into the family with open arms. He also inducted him into the council of elders, a decision that brought confusion to the council at first because the council of elders was made up of men of noble backgrounds with power and title and wasn’t occupied by commoners. Xavier later told them who he was and how he was the heir to the land and fortune of House Don, as Lady Iris never married. He told them he was the son of Iris Don, changed his name to Lord Ace of the House Don, and awarded him his birthright. With his mother being Iris Don, questions rose about whose son he was, and Xavier asked if he wanted the truth about his father known. Ace wasn’t ready to do that. Learning about his father’s existence was one of the worst moments of his life. And if he could live his life without acknowledging his existence, he would gladly accept it. Xavier told him he u
The Alpha King's Runaway Bride Chapter 86: The Mate He Lost
A short story about AceAfter the battle...Ace’s eyes opened in the room, and he did not know where he was. He looked up and saw Xavier towering above him with a cut on his face that should have healed a long time ago. However, for some strange reason, it hadn’t.He was in Wahala. The last memory he had was in Klean with Princess Xoe. She had asked him to mark her because her father wanted to marry her off to Niall Othman, the noble son. He saw the look on her face, which told him this wasn’t what she wanted. This was not what he wanted either, but what could he do? They were on a mission, and that had to come before anything else. Not being able to do anything else offended him, but that was the point. He had to accept his fate. There was no greater pain than being unable to be with the one you love, whom you were created for, but perhaps this was his wage for all the evil he had wrought in the world. Yes, he wanted to be a better man and worked towards that, but it still didn’t undo
The Alpha King's Runaway Bride Chapter 85: The Painful truth
The news of Lady Lily’s death broke his heart. He knew her as a child because her father, Lord Crow of Shelled, was an ally to the crown. She was gentle and kind, and when he learnt Elliott had married her a few summers ago, it grieved him because she deserved better. She didn’t deserve this cruel fate; she didn’t deserve to end like this.“Then we shall put them to rest together.”They couldn’t send Lady Lily’s body back to Shelled; she was an Ainsworth, and so it was their duty to guide her to the life beyond. Abiding by the custom of the land, Xavier sent words to Lord Crow about the passing of his daughter.Then he sent for the priest and the ceremony leader to help put everything in place. With their help, they wrapped up what they could of Robb and organise his funeral on the pathway as well as Lady Lily. Just as Edward had made Mia stay back while he showed Xavier the room, Xavier made her stay back while they carried Robb’s body away for the last rites.After taking the rites
The Alpha King's Runaway Bride Chapter 84: In the end
Sorcerer Zor’d levitated to where Edward stood in the cloud, leaving Elliott and Sir Marx behind. “I see you have joined the side of Doom. You are like me now.” He said it with a smile that wrinkled up the side of his face.“I am nothing like you,” Edward answered through gritted teeth.“We serve the same master now, and that means we have the same goals and objectives. We are the same,” he insists.“I will say it again. I am nothing like you.”“Deny all you want, but I know the truth. Those who had joined the side of Doom had always thought themselves better, seeking the greater good, but in the end, they all end up in the same place.” Zor’d told him, moving towards him in the sky.“I’ve been there. The quest that led me to Doom was that of power, and it has been the same for everyone. Doom takes power from the dead and gives it to their own, and in turn, their subjects reap souls for the rest of their lives.”“Stop talking,” Edward ordered, his hands balling into a fist.He scoffed,
The Alpha King's Runaway Bride Chapter 83: An Overdue revenge
“Men, together with me!” Xavier yelled. Seeing that over half of them had fallen on the battlefield already.Elliott had the advantage and had reduced them greatly with the help of his sorcerer. He had seen in the vision the great war, and this couldn’t have been it. He didn’t believe this was the battle in which he would fall. He didn’t want to accept it, yet there was no other option playing out before him. The enemies were on the verge of winning and trampling them under their feet.“They are circling us!” Sir Valerio shouted. “Back-to-back, everyone!” At his command, the men turned around so that their backs faced each other so that they could keep track of the enemy’s movement. It’s not like it would do much at this point.“Hold your ground!” Xavier said. With great command, the men did as he told them.The armies of Elliott launched at Xavier, growling and with yellow eyes. He caught one of the attackers and ripped his mouth open before tossing him away.“Hold your ground!” He ye
The Alpha King's Runaway Bride Chapter 82: A Wolf Without a mate II
Kailani raced as fast as she could to the Palace Du Royale, where Alpha Chado had told her Edward was headed when they last saw him. The ongoing battle had made it easier for her to ride here with ease because the soldiers, guard, and army were nowhere on the road. Most of them had assembled at the Black Cove for the battle, and the rest were at the palace, guarding and keeping it safe. It was good enough for her and aided her movements, as she no longer had to hide to avoid confrontation or arrest.She slowed down when she drew closer to the gates of the palace, where her trouble would start. She knew there would be soldiers on guard at the palace to protect and defend it against intruders like her. She already fixed her mind on fighting them with everything she had way before she reached the palace, and there was no turning back.She pushed at the gate, and it opened with little to no restraint, and she stepped into the palace estate compound. Her heart was beating loudly at this poi
