Contract With The Alpha King by Brey Mitchylle

Chapter

9

Elijah's lips hovered just inches from hers. She could feel his breath fanning against her cheek as she closed her eyes. Fiona could feel her pulse quicken. How was he able to convince her to lo this? She wondered inwardly. However, the kiss she expected never came Before she could respond to his challenge about the kiss, there was a sudden knock on the door.

Hearing the knock, it was as if a bolt of lightning hit Fiona. She straightened her hack and composed herself as she watched Regor walked inside the room, his expression grim.

"Your Highness, there's a situation downstairs. The Alpha and Luma have requested your immediate presence, and they insist that Lady Fiona accompany you," Regor said.

Elijah's gaze darkened as he pulled back, the playful glint in his eyes was immediately replaced by a cold glint. "What's happened?" he asked. Despite the change in his expression, his voice remained calm.

Regor hesitated, glancing at Fiona before continuing. "It's about Miss Carrie. The healers have reported a sudden worsening of her condition. There are whispers among the pack... some are saying that Lady Fiona had a hand in it."

Fiona felt her heart plummet. Her worst fears were coming true She could already feel the pack turning against her. Whoever was responsible for this scheme must have really wanted to stop her from leaving this place.

Elijah's expression remained unreadable as he turned to Fiona Let's go," he said, his tone leaving no room for argument.

As they descended to the main hall, Fiona couldn't stop her heart from beating even faster. If the pack truly believed she had harmed Carrie, they would never let her leave with Elijah. They would demand justice, and in their eyes, justice could mean her death. To her surprise, Elijah suddenly stopped walking and looked at her. "I can hear your heartbeat, he uttered.

Cara pressed her lips together. Was this his way of telling her to calm down?

Just as she expected, he quickly added. "I am here. There is no need to worry."

a mask of fury, while Alpha Cris and Luna Kimberly looked on with barely concealed contempt. "Why was I not informed that everyone would

that this happened right after

voice trembling despite her efforts to

suddenly deteriorated after you spoke to her," Alpha Cris demanded, his voice cold and authoritative. "You are a member of the Rosenthal Family, Fiona Is it possible you used your abilities

Fiona did not awaken her abilities when she turned 12, everyone knew that she was not the heir of the Rosenthal Family in this generation and accepted it. However, they

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a secret from everyone else. And she planned to keep it a secret or she would never be able to leave this place-alive. Her family

happen. She couldn't stay in this pack, where they would use her just like they

think of

you trying to undermine my

clearly taken aback. Before he could say a word, his father spoke. "Your Highness... this is a matter of life and death. I would appreciate it if we follow the rules of the werewolves and investigate the matter involving Miss Fiona. And since Alpha Cris met Elijah's gray eyes. "Since this concerned my pack, I would appreciate it if his highness would step down

Alpha was using Elijah's words against him. Now, he

the Alpha even called the others for them to act as witnesses!

signs of being intimidated by the Alpha. Instead, he took a step forward and directly met Alpha Cris's eyes. "Are you going to imprison me.. Alpha Cris of the Crimson Howler pack?" Fiona's throat suddenly felt dry-so dry, she could feel it start to

of the Crimson Howler Pack. This means that the Alpha should have the authority to stop her from leaving under the

could barely breathe, her heart pounding so

the challenge in the Prince's words was clear for everyone to hear. The room was silent, everyone waiting for the Alpha's next move. It was clear that the pack leader had not expected such a direct confrontation "Your Highness," Alpha Cris began, his voice measured but tinged with irritation. "This

Alpha's words like a knife. "Enough." His tone was firm, leaving no room for further debate. "This is not a matter of pack politics, Alpha Cris. This is about saving a life. And while you've been busy organizing this little spectacle,"

of confusion rippled through the crowd. Alpha Cris s'expression darkened. "What do you mean, Your