All Chapters of Be My Second Mate or Die: Chapter 41 - Chapter 50

Ellie.The tension in the air was palpable for more reasons than one, and try as I might to detach myself from the situation I was in, I couldn’t.I was sat in the same car as Archer, beside him, while he spread his legs, and I tightened mine to keep away from making any sort of contact with him. I’d originally sat at the front seat, next to the driver, but when Archer arrived, he demanded I sit behind with him, thus putting me in the situation I was now in.Neither of us said a word to the other because there was nothing to say since we rode as King and guard. Honestly, even if we didn’t, there’d still be nothing to say. He had made his decision, and I made mine; which was to focus on my duty and nothing else, just like I had all those weeks ago.The journey to Coral Pack was a long, rocky one, which I didn’t expect. I mean I expected the ‘long’ part but not the ‘rocky’ party. It wasn’t that the road was entirely bad, but it wasn’t leveled, allowing for exaggerated movements on the c

Ellie.“Are you certain we’re allowed to do this?” I asked Alpha Tristian the further we walked away from the mansion, and into town.“Nope, but I need a drink, and I can’t drink alone,” he shrugged with a smile. I scoffed and shook my head, walking beside him until we arrived at a bar.The building was small and dim, with one light coming from behind the counter, which showcased all the drinks they had. I liked that, but Alpha Tristian suggested we sit as far away from the light as possible because we–me especially–weren’t supposed to be there, so we took our seats at one of the small found tables, big enough for two.“I’ve never had a drink before, so I don’t know what to order,” I told Alpha Tristian after we were settled. He smiled and nodded.“I know. I’ll handle that.” He said and went to the bar, only to return a few minutes later with two drinks

Ellie.As we made our way into the main hall, I couldn't shake the unease that lingered. Moonlight streamed through the tall, arched windows, casting an ethereal glow on the marble floors. Chandeliers hung beautifully from the vaulted ceiling. The tables were draped in silken cloths with equally adorned chairs, for the guests. The beautiful decor and the elegance of the guests were a stark contrast to the turmoil within me.His Majesty walked in, exuding a presence that commanded attention. Victoria Black was on his arm, her beauty radiant and undeniable. Together, they looked like something from a fairytale, a perfect match in their exquisite outfits. Victoria’s gown was a masterpiece, flowing and elegant, adorned with shimmering details that caught the light with every movement. His Majesty’s suit was equally impressive, tailored to perfection, accentuating his powerful form. My heart twisted with a mixture of longing and pain.Victoria Black stood

Archer.Originally, my plan for the engagement banquet was to expose the treason Alpha Black was planning, and sentence everyone involved to their different punishments, but it seems Alpha Black picked up on my plan and made sure everything, went well, and his men involved, stayed put.Hot anger gripped me. He was trying to finesse me because he knew I was on his ass, he knew his daughter was just a decoy.Two days ago, when I led my entourage to Coral pack, I felt Ellie’s pain, though unspoken. I felt it directly even from behind the closed doors of the bedroom where I had been with Victoria. The sex I had with Victoria was a necessity, because Alpha Black needed to believe in my interest in his daughter this time, or he would’ve suspected my true intentions then. Each touch, each feigned look of desire with Victoria was a sacrifice I made, but I couldn’t tell her that.It was probably why, I couldn't fathom the mix of emotions within me when I saw Ellie with Vito. A fierce, primal a

Ellie.I wanted to say I was surprised by the sudden assignment His Majesty gave, but I knew what it was. He’d told me not to escape from him, but he wanted to keep me as far away from him as possible.No matter how much I thought about it, it didn’t make any sense to me. The borders were not lacking in warriors. In fact, warriors were patrolling regularly to ensure the safety of not only our kind but of humans too–since whatever havoc the rogues would cause would affect us.This was His Majesty’s way of punishing me for daring to reject him. It made resentment well up in my heart towards him.I wasn’t sure for how long I would be away for, the guard didn’t tell me, all he said was that His Majesty wanted me to leave at dawn, so I packed up a few things I thought I’d need, like three sets of clothes, underwears, the little dagger I had gotten from that full moon at the training camp and more necessities into a little black bag and set out.Usually, I would go to the guard's headquarte