All Chapters of Chosen by The Alpha King: Chapter 61 - Chapter 70

(Ariel's POV)Elijah dropped the call after Lucian confirmed he would be joining us soon.I shifted on my toes, the thought of Lucian arriving here made me apprehensive. That man was too dangerous for my health, I hated being in the same space as a man I did not understand.I could read and understand people but Lucian. Lucian was not people, unfortunately. I wiped my palm across my forehead feeling the small sweat beginning to form.“Elijah,” Lucian's voice jolted me out of my thoughts. His firm voice cut across the silence and tension. My head bolted up pretty quickly and I stilled trying to make myself small and invisible, I swallowed a gulp of saliva nervously.“Uncle,” Elijah called back. “You are here. Great! Welcome,” Elijah stuck out his hands and clasped Lucian's tightly in a firm handshake.“What did you say all these about again?” Lucian asked Elijah, his eyes taking in his surroundings, I saw his eyes dart towards Donald and linger a second longer.“Yes, Uncle. It's about

(Ariel's POV)“I have finally received full information for the consort selection.” My brows perked up when Ann told me that.Ann was already in the room when I walked in. I had missed her so much and was happy to see her but what I was happier to hear was the consort selection news.“Quick, tell me, How many people are coming for the selection.” I urged her, my eyes wide with curiosity. I knew I had stunned Ann with my unusual enthusiasm.“Hmmm, why is someone suddenly so interested in the consort selection?” She questioned wiggling her eyebrows, a mischievous smile coated her face.I rolled my eyes, “I will participate in the selection.” I informed her and watched her mouth drop open in a gasp, I cut her off before she could squeal the palace down. “Tell me what information you have.”“Ehh, information.” She shook her head to come back to reality. “Yes, I have just received instructions that a total of 25 candidates will be coming to the royal city in half a month and I have to make

(Ariel's POV)Time flew and before I knew it, it was the d-day for the opening of the selection ceremony. I was giddy with smiles, I was about to go one step.Ann had prepared an exquisite gown for me, she said and I quote, “Go and show those bitches who the real queen is.” I laughed until my cheeks hurt.The gown she prepared was a magnificent blue ball gown, it had crystal beads sewn on it. The cleavage area was made with a pale nude material to showcase a bit of skin. It ran deep down to the top of my breast. The hands of the gown were puffy and stopped around my forearm.I paired the gown with a high-heeled silver shoe, a silver necklace, and a silver earring that dangled close to my jawline which Ann had also prepared for me. To top it off, Ann had pulled my hair into a tight-up bun. She made sure everything slicked back until I looked dazzling. As I looked at myself in the mirror I felt beautiful, I knew I was beautiful.I smiled

(Ariel's POV)I shared glances with Raven, our amusement danced in the air and laughter threatened to spill out of our throats. Raven’s face looked bloated with all the laughter she was holding in. I could not hold it in so I covered my face with my elbow and fake-coughed into it. Raven looked amused at my antics.Emily walked off the stage after her very humiliating performance, her face was red with anger and embarrassment. She stared at me and Raven through clenched teeth.She looked so scary, her eyes shot daggers at me. I felt like she would gladly shoot me in the face if her eyes could. I was more pained that I had not witnessed her entire performance than I was scared of her malicious eyes. She was a kitten with no teeth and even if she could bite, I was not ready to back down for her. This was my life on the line here.The next contestant was called up as the rest of the ladies jeered Emily. If her face turned any more red with anger, she could as well identify as a tomato, I

(Elijah's POV)I smile contentedly at Ariel's sleeping form. She never ceases to amaze me, every day she comes up with something new. I loved it and I enjoyed it thoroughly. I smiled wistfully as I watched her sleep.I enjoyed having her in my arms, her warmth and scent rubbing all over me. She was like a drug that I couldn't get enough of. I wanted to stay in bed all day with her but I had a job to do.I got up from the bed and began to dress up. It was time to announce the winners of this first round. I did not want to keep the people waiting. I draped the duvet over Ariel and made sure she was properly tucked in before I stepped out in my well-ironed brown pants and black shirt. I left a button undone on my chest revealing a bit of skin.I made sure my hair slicked back and did not tell the story of my escapade. I pulled out a black Italian shoe from my rack and polished it until it shone then I wore my wristwatch. I wore the perfumes on my desk and stretched to full length.One la