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."

face a mask of fury, while Alpha Cris and Luna Kimberly looked on with barely concealed contempt. "Why was I not informed that everyone would come? Is the pack celebrating something?" Elijah's voice cut through the tension like a

worsened, and the healers say the baby is at risk. It's too convenient that this happened right after Fiona's little stunt," he spat,

not true," she said, her voice trembling despite her

her," Alpha Cris demanded, his voice cold and authoritative. "You are a member of the Rosenthal Family, Fiona Is it

Fiona did not awaken her abilities when she turned 12, everyone knew that she was not the heir of the

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months ago, she was able to keep it a secret from everyone else. And she planned to keep it a secret or she would never be able to leave

She couldn't let that happen. She

think of a way

stepped protectively in front of Fiona "Are you trying to undermine

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.

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

the others for them to act as

Instead, he took a step forward and directly

about this matter. Fiona has yet to leave the pack. She can still be considered a member of the Crimson Howler Pack. This means that the Alpha should have the authority to stop her from leaving under the pretense

gaze remained locked on Alpha Cris, the tension in the room thickening with every passing second. Fiona could barely breathe, her heart pounding so loudly

next move. It was clear that the pack leader had not expected such a direct confrontation "Your Highness," Alpha Cris began, his voice

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

of confusion rippled through the crowd. Alpha