Alpha Dom and His Human Surrogate by Caroline Above Story

#Chapter 443- A Drink

“Please,” the shadow says, his voice awkward and apologetic.

I’m still rigid with fear when Conner storms out onto the balcony, his hand smacking the shadow-person in the chest, slamming him against the wall. ” Who the hell are you!?” Conner demands.

“Please!” the shadow says again, “I’m so sorry! I was just standing out here, also getting fresh air! This is a complete accident!”

And suddenly, the voice snaps into place in my memory. “Conner!” I call, Rafe fussing in my arms, not liking the sudden change in my energy and the fear spiking through me, though I’m calmer now. “Please – it’s the Atalaxian Prince. He is – I don’t believe he means us any harm.”

And even though something about that concept doesn’t match up – an Atalaxian? Not meaning us any harm? Especially after the meeting I just had with my uncle?

Still, somehow, I know the truth of it down in my bones. He doesn’t.

Conner glances at me and then backs up a little, removing his hand from the Prince’s chest. “Should I escort him out of here, Luna?”

“No,” I sigh, shaking my head. “Not unless he wants to go, of course. But the night air is for everyone. I can’t have it all to myself just because I’m the Queen.”

The prince looks between Conner and I for a moment, stepping further into the light so I can see his pale features and the details of his chic black suit. “I would…stay, for a moment, if that’s all right? Have a quiet word with you, so that we don’t leave this evening on bad terms?”

“That’s fine,” I say quietly, somehow a little pleased that he will stay. I’m still terribly curious about him, perhaps despite myself.

“If I

prince says, spreading his arms wide and allowing Calvin to pat down the

him and give him a smile, grateful

hoping that he hears the sincerity in my voice. Conner nods again and steps to the door, standing

not too

to me as I am to them,” I say with a little shrug, studying Calvin’s face carefully. As I do, I wonder a little how did he blend so seamlessly into the shadows? It’s not that dark out here

something else going

bow. “The ceremony today was very moving, as was the vote. It is inspiring to see how

little. “Do you…not get this kind of

says, his voice a little chagrined. “My father’s policy is instead to…tell the people how they feel about the royal family. And then punish

genuinely surprised that he’s being so

murmur, wanting to shout from the rooftop

harsher than that if you wish, Queen,” Calvin says, smirking a little as he takes a step closer at me and studies my face for a moment before dropping his gaze to Rafe in my arms. ” I certainly won’t tell anyone.” He’s quiet for a

very handsome boy,” he says, smiling at Rafe. “I’m sure he’ll grow to be a strong King, like

at Rafe myself. Then I look up at Calvin, curious. He’s young, I think my own age – certainly

you have children of your own, Calvin?”

thinks of them. “My Luna gave birth to our son

I know he’s a father. There’s something about that – the alliance between parents who love their children.

I suppose, is perhaps

about his words strikes me as…wrong. And I can’t put my finger on it

other child?” I

just turned three,” he replies, his smile increasing. “She is…well, she makes

he seems – honestly, he seems like he could be a