Contract With The Alpha King by Brey Mitchylle

Chapter 10

Gasps erupted from the pack members. Elijah had just claimed her in front of the entire pack, leaving no room for doubt.

about her status.

"You have no right-Alpha Cris's eyes flashed with anger.

"I have every right. She is mine, and you will not touch her. Any harm that befalls her will be treated as an act of aggression against me and the crown."

The impact of his words was undeniable. The power dynamics in the room had shifted completely, with Elijah firmly in control. Alpha Cris was left with no choice but to relent.

Fiona could hardly believe what had just happened. In a matter of minutes, Elijah had turned the entire situation on its head, claiming her in a way that left no room for the pack to question het loyalty or her safety.

Elijah's eyes remained locked on Alpha Cris. The Alpha hesitated, clearly weighing his options before he finally gave a cu nod. "Very well Your Highness," he said, his voice tight with barely restrained anger. "We will see how this plays out."

Elijah didn't respond, his gaze still fixed on the Alpha, making it clear that the conversation was over. He then turned to Fiona, his expression softening slightly "Come, Fiona. We're done here."

Fiona nodded, her heart pounding as she followed Elijah out of the room. The weight of what had just transpired felt heavy and suffocating, but there was also a sense of relief-a feeling that, for now, she was safe.

main hall, Fiona couldn't help but steal a glance at Elijah. The way he had handled the situation, the way he had claimed her in front of everyone-it left

whispered,

unreadable. "You're mine now,

was but she knew that this was the first time that she felt something like this all her life. Was it because this was the first time that someone tried and successfully protected

gaze so she didn't see Elijah looking

into his study, slamming the door behind him. His chest heaved with rage, and without a second thought, he grabbed a heavy crystal decanter filled with wine and hurled it across the room. The glass shattered against the wall, the red liquid splattering like blood across the stone, a violent outburst that barely

pacing back and forth like a caged animal. His authority had been challenged, his power questioned, and all of it in front of his entire pack. The humiliation burned like acid-in his veins. Elijah, that damın Prince, had completely undermined him, and all because of

a knock interrupted him. His face turned ugly. Didn't he instruct them not to

barely had time to

doing here?" Alpha Cris roared, his eyes blazing with unbridled fury.

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he stepped fully into the room. "My Alpha," he began. Tunderstand your anger. But I assure you, I had no hand in what happened today. Fiona acted on her own." Alpha Cris wasn't satisfied. He advanced on Lord Rosenthal, his fists clenched.

said, his tone firm. "The Rosenthal family has served this pack for generations. We have always been loyal,

Alpha Cris demanded, his voice

"I've already taken steps to ensure that Fiona will not succeed in her defiance," he said, his voice measured. "According to our clan law, Fiona is never allowed to leave the pack or marry someone outside of it. I