Contract With The Alpha King by Brey Mitchylle

Chapter 7

Fiona stood beside Prince Elijah, her heart pounding in her chest. She could feel the weight of a hundred eyes on her, but she kept her gaze steady, her expression composed.

Earlier, she could see her father from the crowd and accidentally met his eyes. She quickly turned away but she could still feel her father's gaze, still she decided to ignore it. Instead, she focused on Elijah as his voice rang out, clear and commanding, as he announced the marriage between her and Zachariah as void

Just as she expected, Elijah's words hit like a shock wave, and almost immediately, chaos erupted. Fiona's eyes flicked toward Zach, standing just behind his parents. His face twisted in disbelief and fury, but before he could react, Elijah's hand was on her arm.

"You need to go," he said quietly. The two already agreed beforehand that after the announcement, she needed to leave the main hall while Elijah takes care of the aftermath.

Without waiting for her response, Elijah motioned to Regor, who quickly stepped forward. Regor then nodded to Fiona, indicating for her to follow him. The noise of the hall faded slightly as they exited, but the echoes of the uproar still lingered in Fiona's ears.

She bit her lower lip. Elijah assured her that everything would be fine. But is that really true? They are currently surrounded by her packmates. Was Elijah's Royal status enough to change everything?

was

Regor led Fiona to a room on the second floor of the mansion, far enough from the main hall that the shouting barely audible. The door closed behind her with a heavy thud, and Fiodh found herself alone in the silence. Again, Elijah must have already arranged this room in advance. It was something that Fiona appreciated. However, she couldn't help but think why did had to do all this. Was it because he was scared Fiona's own pack would send assassins after her!

She stood there for a moment, taking in the room. It was simple and sparsely decorated, with a large window overlooking the courtyard. Fiona walked over to it, peering out at the quiet scene below. What was happening downstairs? How were they reacting to the announcement? She couldn't imagine Zach accepting this without a fight.

Her thoughts were interrupted by the sound of voices outside the door. Fiona strained to listen, recognizing Regor's deep voice, but there was another, more familiar one-Carrie.

Curiosity and a sense of foreboding pulled her toward the door. She opened it just a crack, enough to see Carrie standing in front of Regor, her expression fierce as she argued with him.

sharp as she spoke to Regor. Despite this, Fiona could easily sense the anxiety beneath

Fiona is not to be disturbed," Regor replied, his tone firm as he stood in front of the door. With his towering

not just anyone! I am her best friend!" Carrie shot back. "We grew

for a moment before deciding to step out. "It's alright, Regor. Let her in," she

to let Carrie pass. Fign stepped back into the room,

Carrie?" Fiona asked, keeping her voice steady. She stood not too far from the woman, without

her a seal.

means for him? For the pack?" Carrie's words came out in a rush, her eyes

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I know you're hurt, but this.. this too far. We grew up in this pack. Would you really like us to become the

repeated, her voice cold. "Is that what we were? Because friends don't betray each other, Carrie. Friends don't sleep with their best friend's husband or

like that, Fiona.

to let you in because I wanted to hear the reasons and lies. You both made your choices and now you have to live with the

to come She thought Carrie would immediately start explaining why she did what she

cost him his claim to the Alphat position. Is that what

thought he could do whatever he wanted, without any regard for me, for our marriage. He was wrong." All she wanted was to leave this place before they

We can fix this. Perhaps, you can tell the Prince that you were wrong and that you are still going to accept him. I promise I will stay away from him. I

conversation anymore" Fiona uttered. "I am leaving this pack soon. I wish you and

moment, Carrie just stared at her."I never meant to hurt you, Fiona," she