Contract With The Alpha King by Brey Mitchylle

Chapter 91

"Envoys?" Elijah lifted an eyebrow.

"Yes, Your Highness, it seems that these people were from the council and the crown itself," Regor said. "They carried supplies and announced who they were from the moment they arrived."

Elijah sneered. "Not even a day after the attack, and they are already looking for ways to control Fiona. How pathetic."

Then Elijah stepped out of the Chief's house, he saw the two envoys waiting for him under the dim light of the village lamps. They straightened at the sight of him, bowing respectfully

"Your Highness, one of them greeted, "I any Council Envoy Marek, arul this is Envoy Janos. We bring supplies from the council and the crown, and we hope to support Lady Fiona during her stay here."

Elijah's eyes narrowed as he watched them, his posture calm. He hadn't missed the council's timing-too swift and calculated for his liking. He could almost feel the strings they were attempting to attach to Fiona with each supposed gift.

Marck continued, glancing toward the house. "We must mention. Your Highness, that the house Lady Fiona is staying in may not be secure enough. We believe additional guards should be placed around her""" Elijah's gaze hardened, and he took a deliberate step forward. "Are you implying that my people are incapable of protecting her landed like a stone, and the envoys exchanged uneasy glances. His question

Janos quickly shook his head "Of course not, Your Highness. We only mean to ensure both Lady Fiona's safety and yours. Extra precautions. nothing more

Elijah's jaw clenched as he considered their words, "No. Guards swarming the house will only alarm the villagers and make Fiona seem untouchable

sa figure separate from the people. That's precisely what you're aiming for, isn't it?"

The envoys faltered, their composure slipping slightly. Marek regained himself, a polite smile crossing his face. "Your Highness, are you concerned about what the villagers think of Lady Fiona's safety?"

Elijah's eyes narrowed, his expression steely. "Are you suggesting that your guards are capable of protecting her where mine cannot! That's a bold assumption," he said, his tone cold as he studied them. "Let me remind you that this council you serve was more than willing to cast her to the wolves. Now you want her under your watch!"

He didn't wait for their response. Instead, he let a surge of power roll off him, filling the air between them with a palpable tension. Marek and Janos paled, the weight of Elijah's presence pressing them back as they fought to maintain their footing "Scram Elijah ordered, his eyes dark with warning

Meanwhile, Chief Jaren's expression was tense as he stepped into the modest house where he'd been staying. The room was dimly lit, the low murmur of voices stopping abruptly as two villagers looked up at him with expectant faces.

's going on. Chief" one of them asked, glancing toward the direction of the supplies stacked outside "Where did all those supplies come from!"

calm but deliberate as if choosing his next words carefully. "First, tell me the children Are they

villagers, a wory man named Darek, nodded. "Yes, Chief. They're

leaning forward liguly. Those supplies, he began slowly. "Were brought here by envoys. Sent

"Envoys? After all this time? Why are they here

"It

else. They say they're here to 'protect her, but that's not the only reason." forward, his brow furrowed "You thank they're here to do more than

Barrk leaned for

The council anpinion on Lady Fiona lui't been favorabile. Elara's eyes narrowed as

"Eortly" parmesaidi

to make sure they can control her, or perhaps even force her back in the palace. I don't

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but they're here to

Elara. "So, what do

his voice steady. "Spread the word. We only trust Lady Fiona and His Highness Elijah. The

and the Prince come here on

outsiders

a full guard, provisions, and more supplies from the start. But no. They came on their corn, and they've done more for us in these few days

together "But the council's only here now because of the

hardening.

doesn't like that." He glanced between them, his expression serious.

look with Elara. "Alright, Chief. We'll tell the others. Only Lady Fiona and His Highness can be trusted. The

their hosts, but we're not their allies. The council thinks they hold power over us. Let's show them

as villagers approached Fiona in steady streams Fiona examined each person with practiced efficiency, occasionally

"How can they afford to heal this many people?" he muttered. "The cost for something like this would drain funds faster than a

eyes fixed on Fiona "The council isn't concerned with cost here," he replied.

a few questions, then directed her toward the infirmary, assuring her assistance would be provided. Janos shook his head his tone laden with skepticism as he watched Fiona. "She hardly even rests," he noted. "It seems

his own thoughts, watching as Fiona moved through the crowd, her kindness

commanded without trying. Finally, le gestured toward the crowd. "Focus on why we're here, Janos,"