Contract With The Alpha King by Brey Mitchylle

Chapter 82

Almost immediately, a thick, suffocating atmosphere filled the hall. Everyone looked at Elijah in disbelief, as if he had said something so absurd they couldn't believe it. For a moment, no one spoke. Everyone's eyes were locked onto Elijah, disbelief etched across their faces

Queen Lyanna was the first to erupt, She rose from her seat, hands gripping the eilge of the table as she leaned forward. "Vampires? Are you suggesting we bring vampires into thie No one has seen or heard from a vampire in decades, Elijah! They vanished after the First Great War, and for good reason."

Councilman Zhang shook his head as if he almost couldn't believe what he just brand. They'r

're as much a threat as the Lycans themselves. Vampires don't unite. They barely tolerate each other's existence, let alone ours. Do you think they would even consider ällying with werewolves?" "

Elpah's gare remained steady as he looked around the table. "Yes, they're unpredictable. But they have something in common with deeply rooted hatred for the Lycans: The enemy of our enemy could be our ally, whether they like us or not."

Councilor Harrington shook his head in disapproval. "Vampires are selfish, Your Highness Elijah. They'll just as soon turn on us the moment we're no longer useful. They operate alone, isolated, and driven by their own interests. And even if they hated Lycans centuries ago, it doesn't mean they're on our side now"

"They're dangerous violent creatures, Queen Lyanna interjected, her voice cold. "And they despise every other supernatural being, especially werewolves. They're notorious for holding grudges, and their disdain for us has only grown over the years." Lycans hasn't vanished. And it's exactly that hatred we

Eluah looked at his mother, undeterred. "True, vampires are solitary. But their hatred for Lyc could use to our advantage."

De Luca leaned forward skeptical "Let's say, for the sake of argument, that you manage to find one. What makes you think they'll fight on our side! They've been invisible for so long. They don't need us, and we don't need to rely on creatures who can betray us at any moment."

"What if I can find one who would help us?" Elijah's voice out through the noise, and the council chamber fell silent. Shock flashed across the faces

le of those around the table. His father, too, seemed taken aback, his gaze fixed on Elijah as though searching for an explanation.

"Find one?" Councilman Tanaka raised an eyebrow. "And just how do you intend to do that?"

Elijah held his ground, refusing to reveal more than necessary. I have resources. A means to find those who might have connections. The Lycans have ruled over us with fear, but they've done the same with vampires. That anger doesn't just go away. It's still there, waiting for the right moment

to resurface.

Queen Lyanna crossed her arms, glaring at him. "And you'd risk the stability of this kingdom, risk angering one of the most volatile creatures, for a

Elijah didn't flinch. His eyes remained locked on his mother's, unwavering. "If it came to that? Yes. I would b burn the world for

her" The

words settled over the

asked, her face contorted with anger. Then she turned towards Nicholas. "Is this the one you wanted to rule the Kingdom? Someone who would rather burn it

Fiona had our concerns

already closing. Disbelief flickered in her eyes as she glanced at the long liter of werewolves waiting patiently behind him, each with some trivial wound or injury

an eyetrus, meeting

gaze. "Why did you come liere

will heal

with a hint of pride. "I wanted to make sure there was no poison

cauglu Kariana's gaze, but Katiana quickly turned away, stuffing a

one, each insisting

he conversation with Miss Rose, it had been like tabs. People had begun showing

werewolf stepped forward, holding out his hand with

cly there scratch

"This one won't stop bleeding," he claimed

tercause you keep scratching

giving him a

lammed my shoulder

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Chapter 52

to roll her eyes. "Training bruises heal on

she passed

herself any longer. "I told you, Fiona," she enough for only Fiona to hear. "Everyone's eager to be examined by

speechless. "There is no poison in your body," she said, turning to the next one.

stomach pains since, well, this morning," the young woman lowered her gaze. "It might be poison?" Seeing Fiona's reaction. the woman cleared her that "Well it comes with vomiting, and I feel feverish. What if it

say. "Then please let me see.."

"No t

seemed eager to be "checked" for poisons or hidden ailments. Werewolves, as she knew, were naturally resilient-they rarely fell ill, and their bodies healed swiftly from most wounds. But poisons, especially those crafted to remain dormant

set them off. Such concoctions didn't affect werewolves the way ordinary toxins did. Instead, they were tailored to bypass the supernatural resilience of their bodies, becoming activated when the victim least expected it. Fiona understood their concern, though a small part of her was amused by

looking werewolf approached next, clutching his stomach dramatically, I've been having a strange sensation." he