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The Alpha King's Runaway Bride Chapter 36: Princess Xoe
“I’m sorry. I didn’t know anyone was out here.” Princess Xoe said as soon as she saw Joi on the deck, sitting on the railing with his head bowed. She spun around and walked away, hoping to return to the ship.“No, you do not have to leave, princess,” Joi said, jumping down the railing where he sat, staring at the small drawing of his wife on the necklace pendant in his hand.She paused but didn’t turn to him as she spoke. “You were having alone time, and I didn’t want to disturb you.”“It’s all fine, princess, you can stay. It’s been a week on the sea and I just wanted to have this time to myself. It’s already over two hours of doing that.” the wind was mild and soothing too, which was a bonus for him. They brought back memories, good ones. She turned around to stare at him. “Thank you. I’d rather you call me Xoe, though.”His brow narrowed. “But you are a princess.”She nodded, not disputing that face. “I am a princess only to those in the kingdom of Klean. You’re a Jadi and I am sur
The Alpha King's Runaway Bride Chapter 37: Leap of faith
Xavier lay in bed, unable to sleep. The thought in his head barely gave him rest. He could close his eyes, but the images that flashed whenever he closed them weren’t ones he wanted there. They were images of his death at the hands of Mia. That was the last thing he wanted to see, though. He didn’t know how to deal with his mind. It’s been two weeks since being on the ship. In these weeks, he had seen Mia three times and in those three times; he didn’t speak to her.She avoided him as well and kept her gaze fixed somewhere else whenever she walked past him or came to a space he occupied. It hurt his heart every single time, but he couldn’t blame her. The bond was no longer there. In the last five days, she had become restricted to the cabin Edward cleared out for her, which was next to his and barely came out. Edward told him she was trying to recover from the trauma of the slave ship. Xavier kept the faith all will be well despite their bond being gone. Those physical attraction and
The Alpha King's Runaway Bride Chapter 38: Lost memories
Xavier knew the risk he took with Mia was reckless and if Edward had found out he had offered himself to her and placed his life on the line, he wouldn’t forgive him. He had to do something, though. He was desperate, and the only way to prove himself to Mia was by putting his life on the line. It would be hard to believe, but this was the only way of reaching her that made sense to him. “Can I?” he asked, staring at her protruded bump. Her stomach was growing. It had been ten weeks since she told him of the news and her stomach was not any different back then, but now it was different. It’s been over ten weeks since then. There was a swell and even without touching, he saw it through her robe. He had heard his child’s heartbeat a few times, and now he wanted to touch him more than anything.She bit down on her lips and nodded, “Yes.” she answered and he reached for her small and cloth-covered stomach. His hands rested on her stomach and he felt a jolt from within her, making her g
The Alpha King's Runaway Bride Chapter 39: The shift
“Don’t leave,” Mia tightened her grip around his robe. It was already getting late and Xavier wanted to give her the space she needed to rest, just as they had done these past few days. He visited every day and stayed till the moon peaked and most of those hours they spent in silence. Today seemed different, though. She must have noticed his withdrawal, and it made her heart race in fear. She didn’t want to be away from him again. She wanted him with her, never leaving and never staying apart. Now more than ever, she needed him and didn’t want to be alone. It could be the effect of tomorrow’s full moon and its heightened effect on them all. It would be the first moon since Robb’s death and from the look of the moons in the sky in the last few days, it would be the crimson moon tomorrow.The moon was a sign that showed the alpha of alphas didn’t die a natural death, but rather met his fate at the hands of another. The earth and sky and the moon goddess grieved for the loss of Robb Ai
The Alpha King's Runaway Bride Chapter 40: Dark truth
“I want you to tell me everything that happened,” Xavier said, pulling her to himself on the bed. She snuggled closer to his body and her head lay on his chest.The new day had begun, and the ray of sunlight peered through the narrow window to the left. They were both awake, saying nothing, just running a lazy hand over each other’s body until a few moments ago, when Mia pulled away. In over two weeks of being on the ship, she had hesitated to speak about what had happened to her. Yes, then she trusted Edward more than she did her husband, but she didn’t reveal the truth to Edward. She couldn’t. She gave out a few things here and there, but not into details. It had to be from the trauma inflicted and the fear she felt whenever she thought of the hell she had gone through. Thinking about it felt the same as reliving it and reliving it meant being at the mercy of her captors, the slave masters and the guards of the Palace’s dungeon at Foth. Her lashes fluttered, and she thought about
The Alpha King's Runaway Bride Chapter 41: Bitter truth
“That’s impossible, right? If he was your father’s son, don’t you think your father would have said something about it?”His eyes fluttered. “Robb had a lot of secrets, many of which he carried to the grave. I have thought and thought about it for the past few weeks. I thought back to when we were little, and I thought of us as adults. Until a few years ago, Robb preferred Elliott. He treated him like a son and loved him more than his children. That was where I missed it. He didn’t treat Elliott like his son. Elliott was his son.”Mia gasped. It made sense. The puzzle was coming together, and it was mind shattering. “Have you told Edward about all this?” He shook his head. “Edward loved Robb, and despite his shortcoming, he believed our father was noble and the best father he could be. Knowing Robb fathered a child and never claimed him till his death would tarnish that love and respect.”“You need to tell him before we get to the shore or he will hold a grudge against you for leaving
The Alpha King's Runaway Bride Chapter 42: The risk
After Xavier told Edward about the probability of Elliott being king, Edward went out to search for himself. He had never done it, but if Xavier’s claims about Elliott being their brother are correct, he should be able to reach out and find him. He did that the very next day in the space of his cabin. Disregarding his limited powers, he tried to reach Elliott using the blood cord spell. His first few tries were unsuccessful, but his third and final try was. He had wielded all the powers left in him to search out the truth, and it knocked him unconscious afterwards. When he woke, he was in bed in his room. Xavier, Mia, and Ivan, the healer, were also in his room, but Ivan took his leave immediately after he regained consciousness. Xavier told him he found him on the floor unconscious and sought out Ivan’s help, then asked what he had been doing. He told Xavier he wanted to confirm his words about Elliott being their brother and had taken the risk. His reply angered Xavier, but he cal
The Alpha King's Runaway Bride Chapter 43: Bloodline
Edward stood on the ship's deck, staring down at the calm sea. They were three days from shore, and it could be him, but the days had gone by slowly, too slowly for his patience. He couldn’t use his magic without fear of harming himself in the process. The last time was a narrow escape, and taking on too many burdens at once would run him into his grave. He knew this, but the empty and helpless feeling he had whenever he thought about Kailani bore a hole in his chest. He wondered if the Ainsworths were under some sort of curse or if their father’s sin had somehow rubbed off on them. The more they strived for happiness, the harder it became. This wasn’t the Moon Goddess’s doing; this was the doing of Doom and Mischief, rulers of Inferno. The nemesis that had befallen the Ainsworths had Doom and Mischief written all over it. He tried to channel the calmness of the sea and somehow connect with his mate, Kailani. This didn’t require his magic, just his natural werewolf's sense, but he fel
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The Alpha King's Runaway Bride Epilogue
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
