All Chapters of The Alpha King is Addicted to Me: Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

(Briana POV) I allow myself 2 minutes to cry against his chest and take comfort from his hand gently stroking my hair. Then I have to pull away because my treacherous body starts reacting in all the wrong ways again. It’s as though his presence drugs me with some kind of enthralling aphrodisiac.“Thank you, I’m okay now. Sorry about that,” I say, indicating his soaking wet shoulder. “You don’t need to apologize, Briana. I’m your mate. I’m here for anything you need. Anything at all.” He gives me a suggestive wink while placing extra emphasis on his last words, breaking the gossamer strands of connection that nearly formed between us.“Yeah, okay, thank you very much, I really appreciate that. What I need now is some time alone please.” He doesn’t argue, rising to his feet immediately. “Whatever you need my darling mate,” he says, before kissing the top of my head. “My presence can be overwhelming, but I’m sure you’ll build up some tolerance over time.”He saunters out of the room b

(Briana POV) “I’d like to get to know your people a little before they know who I am. I don’t want them acting differently around me just because I’m the future Luna. I want to join them in drills so I can see how they fight.”An hour later I’ve had breakfast and I’m wearing what has to be the costliest items I’ve ever donned in my life. The leather pants are buttery soft against my skin. Key areas are reinforced with some type of steel mesh, which is unexpectedly comfortable to move in. The form fitting shirt is made of the same fabric, the armor covering the chest, back and stomach.“Do all your fighters receive uniforms of this quality?” I ask him skeptically when he comes to my room to fetch me. He doesn’t respond immediately, staring at me with open admiration.“Hm? Oh, yes, of course. Sorry, but you are very distracting in this outfit. Sadly they don’t all look as hot as you in it.” Chastising myself for my blush doesn’t make it disappear and Aiden isn’t even attempting to hide

(Briana POV) I’m so nervous it’s difficult to breathe, but nothing could have prepared me for the gut punch I feel when Tyra says, “You’re not Aiden’s first mate. Far from it.”My mind is spinning, desperately trying to find some way to reject her words. This isn’t right. He said… “No. It can’t be,” I start to object, only pulling myself together when I see the naked pity on Tyra’s face.“What happened to her? His first mate,” I ask nervously. Still hoping there’s something here that will redeem him. A logical explanation. In spite of all my protestations, and knowing I’m not ready to move on yet, a growing part of me wants him to be mine.“Them. There’s more than one.” Tyra says quietly, her deep green eyes studying me worriedly. My knees buckle and I’m relieved to find the bed right behind me. Why does everyone betray me? Am I cursed?“Tell me everything please,” I request quietly, but with steel in my voice. I won’t be caught off-guard again. This time I’ll know what’s going on ar

(Briana POV) “Drinking again?” I ask when I find him sprawled on his couch, holding a glass of amber liquid. “Savoring,” he corrects me, pouring me a generous measure of the whiskey and handing me the crystal tumbler. “A single malt this good isn’t meant to be simply drunk. Much like you in that scrap of silk should be thoroughly appreciated and not just seen.”I’m wearing a black satin nightie with spaghetti straps. Not to seduce Aiden, but because it’s the only sleepwear that was provided for me. It comes down to about mid-thigh and the V-neck isn’t that deep. It covers what needs to be covered. Mostly.I take a large sip of the drink to hide my embarrassment. The fiery path it takes down my throat and to the pit of my stomach is no match for the heat in my face. “Sit. I won’t bite unless you ask me to. In spite of how delicious you look.”I perch on the couch, keeping a safe distance between us and take another quick sip of the drink for courage. I have a low tolerance for alcoho

(Aiden POV) I’d hoped to have more time with Bria before Mother got involved, but I’m hoping she’ll understand that the bond I share with Briana is unique. What I experienced when we came together just minutes ago was life changing. She is the only mate I will ever want and I won’t give her up.From the very first moment I picked up her scent, I knew she was special. Nothing at all like the others. When those females haphazardly stumbled across my path, my mind became foggy, making me feel unsteady on my feet. Moments later the feeling would pass and there would be a sensation of a link, but it was muffled. Something I sensed with my head and not my heart.With Bria the tether between us was brighter than the sun and clearer than her glowing, amber eyes. The shock of recognition was immediate and my awareness of her presence unfaltering. I had no trouble tacking her down. My fury at anyone daring to attack her had been so great I may have acted rashly. Hunting each of her pursuers