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.

with a steady gaze. "This is

It wasn't enough that Fiona had caused a scandal by leaving her pack and marrying some prince. No, now Elise had 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

important," Elise muttered, 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 air. Then, she spoke quietly but firmly.

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

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 her abilities and being the perfect daughter. And now because of Fiona's reckless behavior, she was being dragged

Fiona, she cursed silently. "Why couldn't you just disappear and stop ruining things for the rest of us?" she mumbled. Milina's calm voice broke through Elise's thoughts.

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 would have to play her paft for the

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

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would be there. The woman simply wanted to run

chair. Inside, the resentment toward her sister burned hotter than ever. After what felt like forever, Elise got up and went to her

to ceiling, each packed with books and documents. The heavy drapes kept most of the light out, giving the room a

as Elise entered, his sharp eyes narrowing there something you need?" he asked, his voice

"Father, do you have a