Contract With The Alpha King by Brey Mitchylle

Chapter 6

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"How dare he refuse to give her back!!" Zach hissed as he continued pacing inside his father's study. "She is my wife, a member of our pack, and my future Lunal Father! Can they really do this? Being a royal doesn't mean that-"

"Enough!" Alpha Cris's voice cut through Zach's rant like a whip He was sitting behind his wooden mahogany table glaring

at his son.

The Alpha who was almost as tall as Elijah, was impeccably dressed as always. His sharp features and piercing blue eyes exuded an air of authority, leaving no room for defiance. His blond hair that very much resembled Zach's was slicked back perfectly, and not a single wrinkle marred his tailored suit. Everything about him spoke of power and precision, the embodiment of a man who tolerated no mistakes. His current appearance was the opposite of the tame Alpha who talked to the Prince earlier.

Zach stopped pacing, but the anger in his eyes didn't diminish. "Father, this isn't right. Fiona is my wife. I have the right-

"You have the right to nothing!" Alpha Cris snapped, his voice cold. "You've already failed by letting this situation spiral our of control Do you think the Prince cares about your rights? He cares about the laws we all swore to uphold. And right now, you've put us in a position where we must tread carefully, or risk everything!

Zach clenched his fists, his frustration boiling over. "I didn't ask for this! She's the one who-

"She is the one who dared to challenge you," Alpha Cris interrupted, his gaze hard and unforgiving as always. "And you were too weak to control her. A future Alpha does not let his mate get the better of him. You should have handled her before Zach's face flushed with anger. He opened his mouth to argue, but his father's icy stare silenced him. Instead, he looked at his mother who was sitting at the corner of the study.

Meeting her son's eyes, Luna Kimberly who had been silent since she arrived in the room, finally spoke up. "Fiona should have known better. A future Luna must be strong, Zachariah. As embarrassing as it is, Fiona made a mistake."

ever came to this."

deep shade of brown eyes reflected the strictness that had been instilled in her- the future Luna of her pack- from a young pe Inside the pack, she was the epitome

failed you, my son." Luna Kimberly continued, her tone cold. "But you also failed her by letting her think she had any other choice.

the affairs and everything else that happened in their marriage, She was already Zach's wife! Why can't she just silently sit down and accept everything that he throws at

everything would be fine. Instead, she selfishly sought the Prince's help, embarrassing Zach in front of everyone. What kind of wife

Fiona was because of the Rosenthal Family. It has always been the custom of the pack to let the upcoming

dislike, Zach agreed to marry her to solidify his position as the next Alpha

eyes and placed a hand on his arm. This is not your fault, son," she said firmly. "Fiona has failed in her duties and she will

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nodded. "I spoke with Fiona's father. He assured me he would take care of the situation. However, it seems the Prince is not allowing anyone to see Fiona now, not even a maid is allowed to get close after Fiona's mother and sister failed to convince

the Prince doing this? The Rite of Kings is ongoing. He

unless he sees some advantage. Perhaps he thinks he can use this situation to leverage our support for

flashing in his eyes. Why didn't he think of that "He's using Fiona as a pawn to get what he wants?" Elijah must have known that Zach's father favored him as he was the eldest. If the news about Zach's indiscretions would reach the other pack, Zach and Crimson Howlers would become a laughingstock. Does this mean that Elijah wanted to take advantage of this and

thought made him smirk. "Foolish prince," he said. It was well known that Alpha Cris is not supporting any Prince yet, however, using Fiona to blackmail

to his pressure? His father was one of the mightiest Alpha in the US! There