Contract With The Alpha King by Brey Mitchylle

Chapter 2

Fiona's words silenced the crowd that had gathered around them

Her gaze locked with Elijah's. "I am a virgin," she repeated. There is simply no turning back now. Meanwhile, Zach stood frozen in place, his face contorted.

If this were a normal day, he would have immediately strangled her for trying to ruin his reputation. But can he do that in front of a Prince? Fiona did not back down as she looked at Zach as if challenging him to hurt her in front of everyone.

In response, Zach's grip tightened painfully around her arm. "You lying bitch!" he snarled, pulling her close enough that his hot breath seared her cheek. She grimaced in pain.

"Let Her Go" Elijah's voice cut through the tension like a knife. Ilis six-foot-four frame loomed over Zach, making the younger Alpha seem small in comparison. Fiona was not surprised when Zach's defiance crumbled under the weight of Elijah's icy stare. He quickly released Fiona and shoved her away.

"This isn't over," Zach hissed, retreating a step. Fiona realized those were just empty words as she caught a glimmer of doubt in his eyes. Zach must have thought Fiona will back down or that the Alpha and Luna could still clean up However, Fiona would never allow any of that to happen.

this mess.

"I am

The crowd untouched," Fiona continued, directing her words at Elijah "Please have the pack doctors examine m gasped, the revelation must have felt like hammer blow to Zach's credibility and ego. She knew the implications of her claim. In the werewolf world, an Alpha's potency was synonymous with power. Not having an heir would make hhn almost useless. "Please void my marriage!" Fiona continued.

Elijah's eyes never left hers, his gaze calculating. "Do you understand the consequences of lying to royalty?" he asked. Despite his low and dangerous voice, Fiona could feel something glimmer something in his eyes. Was it amusement?

"I do, Your Highness," Fiona replied, her chin held high. She had planned this moment since she heard that the Prince will be visiting the pack as part of the Rite of Kings. She steadied herself and convinced herself to calm dowIL

Elijah's expression remained unreadable, but she could sense the wheels turning in his mind. The Prince was rumored to be ruthless and cruel but he wasn't known for standing by the side in front of injustice-at least, she was hoping that he wouldn't just watch in the sidelines,

"So... impotent..." Elijah's gaze landed on Zach. He smiled. "What an interesting accusation."

Highness," she announced with a clear voice I'm pregnant with Zach's child. There is no need to doubt the next Alpha of the pack!" Fiona's heart twisted as she stared at Carrie, a woman she had once trusted-the woman

never come. What she could feel right now was a sense of satisfaction. Yes.

met Fiona's eyes.

Alpha Cris and Luna Kimberly emerged from the shadows, their presence silencing the murmurs. Alpha Cris's cold eyes immediately settled on Fiona. As always, the man was

with an almost amused expression. He

Fiona thought, determination hardening her resolve. She would do

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stepped forward, his voice filled with the authority that only a prince could wield. "Fiona will come with me," he declared, his tone brooking no argument. "We will resolve this matter in

than to challenge the Prince's decision openly. He nodded, though his gaze promised retribution.

before placing her trembling hand in his, the warmth of his touch seemed to tell

the opposite of what she expected him to do. Why are they currently alone in the suite? "Would you like some wine?" Elijah's

offering her a drink. "Wine, please," she replied. She

she took a tentative sip. The warmth of the drink did little to ease the knot of anxiety in her

tonight." Elijah remarked, leaning against the counter. "But

with Zach would have killed me." Elijah studied her for a long moment, his eyes sharp and probing. His gaze then landed on the bruises on her arm. "And so you chose to use me to escape." Fiona's heart skipped a beat. She looked up at him, her

said, his tone unexpectedly gentle. "In fact, I'm offering you a

knitting her brow. "What do you

gaze held hers. "Marry me, and I will void your marriage to Zach. You'll be

he understand what he

offer. "Why would you want to marry me

"Because I need a wife-someone- who can maintain the illusion of strength. And you, my dear, are a Rosenthal. Your family's connection to healing magic could be useful Her heart raced as she tried to process his words. "What do

closer to her. Out of nowhere, he revealed an orb. "Swear into the orb that you will keep everything I say here