All Chapters of The Alpha King's Runaway Bride: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

Mia stood at the entrance of the palace with her heart racing at the return of her mate, Alpha king Xavier Ainsworth. She had heard the carriage not very long and then caught the faint scent of the alpha king in the palace estate and she immediately abandoned her studies at the in-built office and raced out to see him.It’s been three moons since he left with Edward for the kingdom of Klean and it felt almost like three decades. He had put her in charge of his affairs and so she acted in his place for three moons.Robb Ainsworth and Alpha Koz Lupe had been by her side, just as the alpha King instructed. They aided her and were close counsel and with their help; she ruled effectively just as Xavier would.How does one survive three months, ruling without their mates by their side? She barely did. Yes, outside she carried out the task and responsibilities placed before her, but on the inside, she was crumbling and barely holding on.She knew why he had to leave. Xavier felt the need to

“So you’re marrying Mia again after being married for five summers just because you saw a proposal in the kingdom of Klean?” Edward asked with a furrowed brow. Xavier had barged into Edward’s chambers while he was reading to announce to him his plans on remarrying the Queen.Edward was a bit surprised by the intrusion, as well as the announcement.Edward told him to tread with caution whenever he came to his chambers, as he was already married, but Xavier had ignored his warnings many times.This time, however, he demanded a bit of respect and privacy, and he was furious at Xavier’s intrusion. He had been married for over two summers and had his mate for four, but Xavier seemed to have ignored that. His chamber deserved as much respect as Xavier’s did and wished he would understand.Xavier apologised for the first time but told him he knew his mate, Kailani, wasn’t in the room with him. He told him he had seen her already headed out of the Palace before he came in to deliver his good

The wind blew over Mia’s face and her paws dug into the ground as she sprinted through the woods. The dry leaves on the ground made a shrieking sound as her paws threaded on them. Blood coursed through her veins, and her heart hammered loudly. She felt alive more than ever. She and the king had detached themselves from the pack of wolves that had shifted and raced into the woods after howling and hunting together. She was much aware of her environment. She had run through these paths after shifting in the last few summers along with her mate, king Xavier. Just like those other times, he was racing beside her and every time with him felt like the first time to her. Excitement rushed through her and she could hear his sprinting heartbeat and it matched hers as they raced toward the much quieter and desolate part of the woods. She was almost at the first part of the segregated point of the woods when Xavier bumped into her and she slowed down, knowing what was about to take place. S

Xavier brushed his hand over his long golden coat, which he wore on his white long sleeve tucked into his black trousers, which he had underneath the coat. He stared at himself one more time in the mirror. He wanted to look perfect today because he knew his queen would want that. She also always looks perfect, and he wanted to match her energy. He had to stay in another room last night. It was Mia’s previous chamber from five summers ago. She insisted he moved out so the dressmaker, hair and make-up artist could do their things freely. He didn’t have to be told twice before picking out his things for today. When he asked if he could place the guards around her door for protection, she laughed and told him she was Luna and could protect herself. She told him the kingdom was safer than ever and that everything would go well and he needed not to worry. He kissed her lips lovingly before leaving the room. He had looked forward to today. His wedding day. He didn’t think he could be happi

Two weeks laterXavier hadn’t had over three hours of sleep in the last week. His mind had been on his wife and Queen who had run away. After discovering the letter, Xavier dispatched his men all over the kingdom in search of her. He hoped to find her despite her words in the letter, telling him what she wanted. Her letter detailed her leaving to find happiness, but Xavier didn’t want to believe it.The king’s men returned, but neither of the seven troops found the queen.At first, he wanted to tell himself she just needed the time and space and would return in her own time, but the more days passed, the more he realise she might never return. This didn’t help.Did she hope to disappear without him? Maybe she wasn’t as in love with him as he thought she was.Then why did she spend four extra summers with him?If she didn’t want any of this, why didn’t she leave after their agreement ended? She stayed because she was happy with him. After all, she loved him.Any other explanation made