Protect Me Alpha King

I backed to the corner as King Max advanced towards me. My heart hammered against my chest as I gazed at him.

What will he do now?

What did I get into again? I asked myself. It felt like I was suddenly in a lion's den. I felt like I was the prey and he was the hunter.

I hesitated. "You're scaring me, Your Highness," I could not help but say.

I stopped when my back hit the wall. Dead end. Breathing was getting difficult.

"That's what I am doing, River," he whispered against my ears. "You're a lamb who did not know what she was doing when she entered the wolf's den. It was your desire to have revenge on Alpha Erik. Without even knowing what kind of person I am. Your thirst for your revenge drives you to me."

It was true. I had a little knowledge about the alpha king and all of them were rumors from the servants themselves. Baseless rumors without proof of their authenticity.

I had zero interaction with him.

"I know the rumors are true, Your Highness."

I squinted when he suddenly imprisoned me with his arms. His sweet spicy scent hit my nose.

I wobbled.

"Tell me about those rumors, River," he whispered. His voice sent shivers in my spine.

The back of my hair stood. As he continued staying closer to me.

Why did King Maxxwell smell so good?

"The rumors said that you are compassionate and kind, Your Highness. I told myself before that they were not true. That you are ruthless and cold. But after you showed me your kindness by helping me to show Alpha Erik that he was wrong," I lied.

"Compassionate and kind?" he asked.

I looked away when I could no longer stare at his intense gaze.

Your Highness.

my hands

I wrong, Your

However, he suddenly threw back his head and laughed. Tears

do was stare

at me. "You're young and innocent. You don't know what you are talking about. I am ruthless. Cold. Domineering. And all the negative adjectives you could think of, that's me. Stop

my hunch. But I

put a safe distance between us.

Highness. To the best of my

You reminded me of the times when I was studying when I was

I do not. I was glad when I could write the

want to study, will he approve or not?

I gathered my guts to ask him if I could

to the bed, while I was still clutching the clothes to my chest. He cocked his brow when he saw

you doing? Won't you

I will make sure no one will assassinate you." After all, that was my main role in his life. Why he accepted

warriors with me, River. They will strike whenever it is needed. Sleep. I

least change my clothes?"

whatever you like. I

and changed into a plain white t-shirt and shorts. My cheeks flushed when

him. Maybe he asked

I am ready to face the alpha king again, I stepped outside and saw him on his bed under the fuzzy blanket.

good for two

River. And turn off the

"Yes, Your Highness."

the darkness was no problem to me. I could perfectly see. I was

an extra blanket and pillow and put

are you doing?" King Maxxwell, asked.