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

What she could feel right now was a sense of satisfaction. Yes. Carrie came

Carrie met Fiona's eyes. "Zach

Cris's cold eyes immediately settled on Fiona. As always, the

who watched her with an almost amused expression. He was waiting for her to stand her ground, to challenge the authority of the Alpha in front of his entire

determination hardening her resolve. She would do whatever

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as she was about to make her move, Elijah 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 private, away from

openly. He nodded, though

hesitated only for a moment before placing her trembling hand in

of what she expected him to do. Why are they currently alone in

one now offering her a drink. "Wine, please," she replied. She would have preferred something stronger than wine. She

it to her, watching as she took a tentative sip. The warmth

handled yourself well tonight." Elijah remarked, leaning against the counter. "But

killed me." Elijah studied her for a long moment, his eyes sharp and probing. His gaze then landed on the bruises on her arm.

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

her brow. "What

"Marry me, and I will void your marriage to

me?" Does he understand what he was

would you want to marry

darker behind it "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

he revealed an orb. "Swear into the orb that you