Protect Me Alpha King

The twins gasped while I continued looking at King Maxxwell. I did not know what came into my mind, but it just happened like that.

“You don’t want me to be your mate, huh?” the alpha king asked. “Do tell your reasons, River,” he said, emphasizing my name.

Having him as my mate would be a big advantage on my part. His Highness could offer me the biggest protection I could get. However, in exchange, my life would always be in peril.

“It’s because you do not want me, Your Highness. I don’t want to force myself to be with someone who doesn't like me. My mate rejected me once. I don’t want to suffer again another rejection.”

One of the twins put her hand on my shoulder, wanting to sympathize with me.

“You are better off with someone who will accept you as you, River.”

“Or to stay single or unmated for the rest of your life,” the brunette, Flare offered.

I gave them each a small smile, feeling victorious that slowly, I was gaining their attention and compassion. It would take another push before they would trust me.

The alpha king was unmoving for a few seconds.

“If you do not have anything to say, Your Highness, can I at least go for now? I will put this dress on so we could go to your meeting.”

He turned his back. “Do it faster,” was the only thing he said.

Inside the changing room, the twins hastily helped me slip on the dress, and to my amazement, it fit perfectly with my body. It was not that tight or not too loose. Just perfect for my frame as if it was made just for me.

The twins gave me their approval as they looked at my dress.

“I’m scared I would ruin this dress,” I whispered, brushing my fingertips along the soft fabric.

The dress had a long sleeve but was open in the chest area, showing enough cleavage. My belly button was slightly showing. The dress reached past my knee.

“Don’t be. Now that you are the face of the alpha king, you have to do your best in serving him,” they said again altogether.

I chuckled. “Is that your usual way of conversation?”

“What?” they said again at the same time.

“That way. Talking in unison. It’s amazing.”

Clara shrugged. “We can look at each other’s mind and know what we are thinking.”

Flare said, “It is not a big deal, River. Now, we have to go outside before the alpha king will throw a tantrum again.”

“Wait. What do you mean by being the face of the alpha king?”

whether they would let me in with

whispered. “This is purely based on our observation.

nodded and lent more to them. “My lips are

ten years, he usually chooses a personal slave that would serve him. And he would kill them

“And then?”

voice when he

to do my

short, you have some power over the slaves. You are like the right hand

is

I am afraid, someone will not honor your position.”

My past would always be a hindrance to achieving my goal.

they know about

place

was expected

“Thank you so much for filling me with all the information I

it. We are happy to help you. You

for having no choice. I will do it to

go now. The alpha king is waiting for us.”

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looking at me. I could not tell if he was satisfied with my dress or not. His expression wouldn’t allow me

was hard to read. Difficult

pass your taste, Your Highness?” I asked.

she

Flare seconded. She put her hands on my shoulders and turned me around. I nearly tripped because of

silent

to gain his favor, but he was

“Let’s go.”

the twins and followed the alpha king.

His eyes were straight, trying to answer the people’s courtesy while I was a mere inch far

Haverstone Pack resurfaced in my mind.

busy cleaning every place in the packhouse. Especially the kitchen which I loved dearly. The cook was awfully good at me, letting

“Eyes forward, River.”

already beside me, matching my every step. He did not have

“Forgive me—”

again is already irritating, River. Can you be more creative in uttering your apologies?”

a difficult time stopping myself from sniffing him. He smelt so good even if he did

own words, reminded of what he just said earlier. I gave

the alpha king gave his curt nod