Protect Me Alpha King

“Is that true, River? You healed the rogue?” the twins asked at the same time. “Did the alpha king know about this? You should tell him, River. You will be a great asset to the alpha king. You will gain his favor!” they said, their eyes twinkling.

My eyes darted from side to side. Anything but not their questioning gaze.

I hated lying straight at their faces. It made me feel sick, but what could I do? I had to protect myself.

Damn that rogue! I knew it. He was never the type who would keep a secret.

I gave them a small smile. “I am not. I do not have that ability.”

“All good. There’s nothing to treat now. The wounds healed cleanly. I thought you said this person is dying?” the doctor who examined the rogue announced.

The guard looked at the rogue confused. “I was definitely right. I saw it with my own eyes.”

“His wolf helped him. That’s the only possible explanation right now.”

“But…”

The doctor packed his bag and went to the other cell. The guard who was guarding him told me he would be back. I waved at him. And I was left with the twins.

I chuckled nervously when the twins were still expecting me to give them the answer they wanted to hear.

“Did the rogue tell me that it was me? He did not mention any names, right?”

Their face fell. “No. But it was none other than you, River. Tell us. You don’t have to keep it a secret.”

Too bad. I have to keep it a secret. I will find another way to gain the alpha king’s favor.

The rogue whistled, amused at our exchanges.

I glared at him, sightly faced him, and mouthed, “Fuck you.”

Then, I smiled at the twins, opened my mouth, and before I could say anything, the rogue said, “It wasn’t her. She’s weak and does not even have a wolf.”

How did he know I did not have any wolf with me? How strong was he to know something about that? Only my packmates knew about that.

The twins' expressions softened. “You don’t have a wolf?”

I nodded, making my expression sad.

“Aw. That’s the most tragic thing that could happen to us werewolves. That’s okay, River. Perhaps, your wolf will come out when she is ready enough to face the world.”

She won’t, I wanted to say but stopped myself. Instead, I beamed at them as if there was nothing wrong.

I had been calling my wolf since I was young. I called her when I realized I was a werewolf. But no one responded to my call. Not even now. That made me believe I had nothing except for my healing abilities, and I wanted to keep them to myself.

I sniffed, trying to act heartbroken in front of them.

The rogue cocked his eyebrows, unmoved by my crocodile tears. He was starting to get on my nerves. It was his fault that I was suddenly interrogated by the twins.

“Perhaps the reason why my wolf is absent is that she did not want to suffer hardships as I experienced right now. I cannot blame her,” I said, and sniffed.

Moved by my acting, the twins consoled me, saying nothing but sweet things.

“Everything will be alright.”

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The rest of the days passed. And before I knew it, it had already been three days since I was imprisoned in the dungeon. The alpha king did not visit me anymore. Or perhaps I was only wrong that it was me whom he visited.

The twins had been visiting frequently, with an alibi that they would just clean the dungeon and would bring me food and share it with the rogue.

Surprisingly, he was becoming more silent each day. He was always deep in thought, sometimes trying to talk to me for a minute and back with his silence. I let him be and focused on my reflection.

The place was getting better. As well as the smell. Earlier, the guards had bathed the prisoners inside their cell and there was a fresh set of clothes given to them. The servants would wash their clothes and after drying them, return them to the owners.

of the dungeon, I

that the alpha king would now allow me to return to his side.

I did not receive any of

hope was

been ten days,” the rogue mumbled

threw him a look.

Fats started

and went closer to him. He sat on the ground, his hands resting on one

comfort me despite having less than a thousand words of conversation

he met

do you

“I will escape.”

it but it was

will be here in

you really escape?” I

worry too much

he knew my name, yet I

me? I just saved you from death and here you are

“As I said, I will kill Black Heart

hardened.

die on your own.”

my back to

another bloodbath and I could

my men not to do anything to

you in your escape.” If

did. Indirectly, River.”

lips together. “I never did that. I never help you plan

me. Right when you entered this cell, I should be dead by that time. I saw the Angel of

nose crinkled. He

don’t ever dare put

another, you will be blamed, River for what I will do. For that, I would like to offer

rogue asking for an apology?

squinted. “Are you really a rogue?”

me a boyish smile. “Why? Am I becoming sickly good? That you fell in love with me? I may look like someone who hasn't washed for a year, but I assure you, I am

to puke. “Handsome

you are not only serving Black

to your mate.

don’t want her to enter my life. She will only suffer on my side. It would

for her. Seeing your mate and being with

waited for my mate

will only become difficult and she will suffer on my side, it’s better if I will not

acting friendly all of a sudden? Well, I don't one to go with you, rogue, and I will not help you with your plan. You can die on your

we are in a truce right now

is imprisoned, you’re quite happy. Lucky you for being positive

“This is the day of celebration. The time of

with

tiredness crawled all over my body, making my shoulder slump.

hands were itching to get out of this place and inhale

thing I heard was the soft snores from the other cell

rogue suddenly loomed closer to

“What are

that?” he

your ears are

“You did not hear

beating around the bush and tell me what

to rescue me.” He laughed as if he was crazy. He looked at me. “I told you I will get out of this

suddenly hovering in this place. The stench of blood became stronger in my nostrils. Oh, Moon Goddess. A

down my spine.