Semua Bab The Alpha King is Addicted to Me: Bab 31 - Bab 40

(Bria POV) “Please don’t look so worried love. This week is all about you getting to know mother, so it’s good that we’re going to see her. I’m sure she’s going to love you once she gets to know you. As soon as she sees what a wonderful person you are and how happy you make me, she’ll give us her blessing immediately.”Yeah right. And then we’ll braid each other’s hair and become best friends. Aiden’s doing his best to lift my spirits, but I’m just dying to ask him what he’ll do once she tells him she’s sorry, but I’m not the right one for him. Will he hand me over to her, or will he find a way to cast off her hold and fight for my freedom?We find her sitting in the drawing room, drumming her long, red nails on the arm of her chair. She’s dressed in a formal gown, with her hair swept up and shoes that look horribly uncomfortable to walk in. Her expression as she looks me up and down is haughty. Clearly I’m not making a good impression in my flat sandals and short sundress.“Thank yo

(Bria POV)“Bria, I swear on my life, I haven’t done anything to hurt her,” Aiden says, his voice full of bewilderment. Tyra is trembling in my arms, hiding her face in my neck to avoid looking at Aiden. He sounds so sincere and I long to believe him, but I can’t gamble Tyra’s life on it. If I was the only one in danger, I’d follow my gut and give Aiden the benefit of the doubt for as long as possible.“I know,” I say soothingly, “But for some reason Tyra is afraid of you right now. Something must have happened to confuse her. I’m going to take her to my room to try and calm her. Please give me some time alone with her. Maybe you could ask Lucille to bring us some chamomile tea?” I look at him imploringly and he nods.Right now it feels like I’m walking a tightrope, stretched over a river filled with crocodiles, carrying a small, but feisty, jewel-toned dragon, who I’m very protective of, even if I’m not sure whether he’s good or bad. Occasionally he wriggles wildly in my arms, makin

(Raul POV) I don’t want Briana going anywhere near Adrienne on her own. I certainly don’t like her doing it with this new friend of hers. A woman who’d been in Adrienne’s clutches for days, but miraculously managed to escape and just happened to be wandering down the exact hallway Bria found herself in. It all just smacks of a trap being laid.I also know how poorly Bria responds to being forbidden to do things. At least if she lets me know when they’re going, I can track her and intervene if necessary. I know she believes Aiden really is her second chance mate, but I still have my doubts. He’s doing a piss poor job of keeping her safe and ensuring she doesn’t act impulsively.Briana needs someone steady, who can calm her wild side and give her structure. I ignore the provocative little voice that whispers in my head that she needs someone like me. Our bond dissolved and I acted in the best interest of the pack, I can’t regret that. Do I miss her sometimes? Hell, yes.Bria, you know

(Bria POV) I settle Tyra back in my room, before going off in search of Aiden. “Are you sure you’ll be alright here on your own? If you want me to stay, I’ll stay.” Tyra makes a face at me, “I’m much better. Go. I know you have to talk to Aiden. Bria…” she seems hesitant to continue. “What’s the matter?” With downcast eyes she says, “Don’t tell me when you’re going back to the garden.”“Oh, Tyra.” I realize she has the same fear Raul does. “If Adrienne is somehow spying on your thoughts, you have to know that’s not your fault.” Tyra shrugs one shoulder, “Maybe, but still, I’ll feel better knowing I’m not feeding her any information. Even if it is inadvertently.”“If it will set your mind at ease, I won’t tell you. Only because you asked me not to. Not because I don’t trust you.” I sigh, “Although I doubt this next visit will be a surprise. Aiden will surely tell his mother we’re coming. At least I’ll have the opportunity to have a look around. Any information I can gather right now w

(Bria POV) “Well, come along then darling, you’re here to see my flowers and not simply to chit-chat,” Adrienne says smugly. “Although I must admit I’m having a most marvelous time. If anything of this nature occurs again, do come and tell me immediately.”Aiden doesn’t respond and I quickly interject, “I’m sure there won’t be a next time.” Adrienne raises an eyebrow, clearly skeptical. “I’m not so sure of that. Just as I’m not convinced you’re truly Aiden’s mate. I fear you’re tricking my son, Briana, but time will tell and I will attempt to keep an open mind for the remainder of your week.”I know she’s reminding me that my time is running out. I still haven’t had that talk with Aiden. Whenever we’re alone desire seems to take root before I can broach the subject of what happens when his mother rejects me.I could of course ask during the afterglow, when we’re cuddling, if we ever get that far. When his mother doesn’t demand we attend to her the moment we’re done, or I go and screw