Contract With The Alpha King by Brey Mitchylle

Chapter 46

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"So, you wanted to go to the ball with them?" Elise Rosenthal's tone was immediately sharp the moment she heard her mother's suggestion. She stood up from her rocking chair, crossing the room to look outside the window. "Mother, you know I had no intention of exploring the world outside of the pack, especially when it involves the Royals."

Milina Rosenthal sighed, clearly exasperated with her daughter's resistance. "Elise, this is a one-time thing. Your father needs you to be there with him as a healer. As a Rosenthal."

Elise's jaw tightened. She turned to face her mother, her expression filled with irritation. "And what about you? Why aren't you going? Aren't you a Rosenthal too?" However, Elise already knew why. It was because her mother doesn't have the ability to heal. Milina shook her head, folding her arms. "I won't be attending. You and your father will be representing the Rosenthal family. There's no need for all of us to be there."

Elise huffed, frustration simmering inside her. "Father must be out of his mind. Why do we need to go to this? Do you have any idea how many people will be there? The King, Royals, the council and all sorts of manipulators looking to take advantage of us and our abilities? And for what? Is this just because of Fiona?"

The name left a bitter taste in her mouth. Her elder sister had been nothing but trouble, and now Elise was supposed to attend a Royal event to clean up her mess?

Since Elise was young, she had been taught to keep their abilities at the clan. Using their abilities outside of the Pack is only going to give them trouble.

words. She simply looked at her daughter with a steady gaze. "This is

to step into the lion's den because of her sister's reckless choices. What had Fiona ever done to deserve this much attention? She wasn't even that special. She couldn't use the family's healing ability like Elise could, so why was everyone

her voice edged with disdain. "She can't heal like I can. What's the point of going after her? It's not like she's going to be of any use to anyone." Milina remained silent for a moment, letting Elise's words hang in the

of her cheek, trying to hold back the storm of complaints building inside her. Of course, it's about Fiona, she thought bitterly. It's always about her. Fiona makes a mess, and the family is left cleaning it up. And now she has to go

stay out of sight, out of mind? Elise had spent her whole life working to earn her place in the family, mastering her abilities and being the perfect daughter. And now because of Fiona's reckless behavior, she was being dragged into something dangerous, something she didn't want

of us?" she mumbled. Milina's calm voice broke

wanting to argue more, but she knew it wouldn't matter. Her father's word was final. And no matter how much she despised Fiona or how much she hated this

"I'll go. But don't expect me to play nice with Fiona if she shows up." That is if that woman really had the guts

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known in the family. Elise knew that Fiona would not dare to join the ball knowing that Zach would be there. The woman simply wanted to run away from her

burned hotter than ever. After what felt like forever, Elise got up and went to her father's

study, her eyes quickly scanning the room. It was a large space, filled with dark wooden shelves that stretched from floor to ceiling, each packed with books and documents. The heavy drapes kept most of the light out, giving the room a somber atmosphere. A thick, ornate rug covered the floor, and at the center of it all was Thomas Rosenthal's desk,

the desk, reading a thick document. He looked up as Elise entered, his sharp eyes narrowing there something you need?"

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