Protect Me Alpha King

The man was suddenly on his feet, testing his shoulders if it was fully functional, and smirked. He jumped and danced to soundless music and smiled in triumph when he realized he was fine.

"The world is full of surprises," he snickered. Gone was his voice which sounded like death and was replaced by something lively. He jumped again as if he was a child, then stared at the ground and saw the maggots, then stomped the maggots around him.

I shivered and felt disgusted looking at what he had done.

The urge to throw up resurfaced.

"Stop that!" I chastised while covering my mouth.

With my hand on my mouth, I stared at him longer. He looked even younger. It seemed he and the alpha king had the same age. His hair was greasy, which looked like a bird’s nest because of the dirt clinging on each strand from not taking a bath for so long, was unusually long and reached past his shoulders. His nose was crooked as if he had been to countless fights. And above all, he smelled blood.

He beamed, satisfied at what he had done— killing those tiny insects. There was a missing tooth at the side of his mouth.

"Ugh. That is the most amazing thing I did in my entire life. You don't know how much I hated those vermin, but don't have the strength to kill them." He put his

I stepped back until my back hit the iron bars. My mind was screaming danger! This was a rogue I am talking with and they were known to be vicious and cunning. They were heartless and hurt anyone they encountered.

Images of my journey with the alpha king resurfaced in my mind. They nearly killed us if not for the driver and the alpha king. And now that this man was fully healed, he would likely hurt me.

His eyes narrowed when he realized I was far from him.

He sniffed the air and the corner of his mouth lifted.

“Woman. I smell your fear. Are you frightened?"

Was that necessary to ask? The answer was simple!

I looked from side to side before my gaze went back to him. "Who wouldn't get scared of you?" I crossed my arms in front of my chest as if they would defend me when he planned to pounce on me. Rogues were known to be traitors. They did not return whatever favors someone did for them. "Will you hurt me?"

His frown deepened. "Hurt you? Why?"

"Because that's your nature," I replied with my voice shaking.

He looked at me with disbelief then laughed heartily.

"I know what you did, woman. And I do not hurt women and children. That’s one of my principles."

I doubted it. This man was only trying to make me better, and get my trust and when I gave it to him, he would betray me. No one can be trusted. That was what I learned when I was still in my pack.

"I don’t believe you. You will hurt me. You think I am weak and you can easily defeat me.” That was true. I was completely powerless compared to him. Perhaps, I would remind the alpha king of his suggestions for training me. “What did I do?"

“Nah. I won’t force me to believe you. All of you think all the rogues are vicious and wild beasts and no longer have the human side of them.”

Guilt-tripping? Potential manipulator.

“No matter what you say, I won’t believe you. Stay away from me or I will call the guards.”

about whatever is happening inside the cell. Do you know what they wanted the

Please don't

felt clammy.

spat. “That’s why I will take over the palace and put everything in its proper places. The rogues

ran

like the alpha king, I did not want the rogues to take over the kingdom. Blood

me a pointed look. “As a token of my appreciation, I will not include

“Token for what?”

"You healed me. I smelled your scent when you rushed to me and did some wonders. I don't know what you did but

Of course,

went round.

I chastised. I looked around. No one was listening. I released

my gratitude, your secrets are safe with me." His stomach growled. "Damn. Now that my appetite is

"Literally?" I had a soft spot for one and if I saw someone

are the guards? Guards? A plate of food!" he barked as

in disbelief. “Aren’t you scared of

stopped and looked at me. The corner of his eyes crinkled. “Scared of those bastards? Woman. I am not

line appeared between my

You shouldn't know my name, woman. When we see each

"Enemies?"

was suddenly in front of me, catching

colors.

heart jumped. “I’m not a Luna.” Well,

instead of

That's why Black Heart favored you. You remind me of someone. You have the same

call him Black Heart? This is the first time I heard that name. And what's your

hands in a tight

your question, you will know

you are treating me like this? I

stilled and punched the iron bars right beside

from my face.

a beat and looked at him nervously. His fist shook and glared at me.

unless I kill Black Heart first. He is the reason for my

only meant one

the leader of

on me. "I will escape from this place. You can join me if

was still waiting for my parent's information. The alpha king promised to help me. That’s why I became his

rubbed my brow as if it would ward

want to die early.” I scanned the surroundings. All I saw were thick walls. Nothing else. And the guards posted in each corner. Another two were walking back and forth, inspecting the prisoners. Scaping would be a handful. “How will you escape?

me. But I

"Can you do that?"

can. I'm back to my usual self. I’m strong as a horse. Way