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.

simply looked at her daughter with a steady gaze. "This is what your father wants. It's not just about Fiona. It's

leaving her pack and marrying some prince. No, now Elise had to step into the lion's den because

any use to anyone." Milina remained silent for a moment, letting Elise's words hang in the air. Then, she spoke quietly but firmly.

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 to a stupid ball, full of people who don't give a damn about their family except for what they can take from the

could feel her anger rising, directed inward at her sister. Why did Fiona always have to cause trouble for them? Why couldn't she just stay out of sight, out of mind? Elise had spent her whole life working to earn her place in the family, mastering

just disappear and stop ruining things for the rest of us?" she mumbled. Milina's calm voice broke through Elise's thoughts. "Your father trusts you to handle this. And so

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 entire situation, she would have to go. She

looked back at her mother, her face set in a hard expression "Fine," she said through gritted teeth. "I'll go. But don't expect me to play nice with Fiona if she shows up." That is if that woman

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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 problems and turn her back away from her family, from the

the resentment toward her sister burned hotter than ever. After what felt like forever, Elise got

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

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

"Father, do you have a moment