Contract With The Alpha King by Brey Mitchylle

Chapter 94

Chapter 94

"It's

finally

y time." Fiona mumbled inwardly.

As the morning sun cast a warm glow over the village, Fiona stood at the center., surrounded by villagers with gratitude in their eyes, Jaren Tyree, the village chief, stepped forward, his hands clasped respectfully. Tady Fiona, Prince Elijah," he began. "We owe you more than we can say. Thank you for everything you've done here, for the healing, and for uncovering the poison that harmed our people."

Fiona inclined her head, a soft smile on her face. "I'm only doing what I came to do, Chief Jaren, she replied. "It's the least anyone would do in my place.

Around them, the villagers began voicing their thanks one by one, voices rising from the crowd.

"Thank you, Lady Fiona!" a woman called out, her child held close beside her.

"Thank you for healing my husband," another shouted, his hands raised in gratitude.

"You saved us, Lady Fiona!"

"Thank you, Prince Elijah, for protecting her!"

One by one,

the villagers offered small gifts-bundles of herbs, handwoven fabrics, even small carved trinkets made by children. Fiona accepted. each one graciously, nodding to each person who approached. She didn't refuse any of their offerings, treating each item as if it were as precious as

As the crowd finally quieted Fiona gave a last nod to Jaren and took a deep breath, making her way toward the carriage waiting nearby. Just before stepping inside, she caught sight of Lady Carissa, Rio, and the envoys standing at a distance, observing the scene. Their expressions varied- Carissa's unreadable, the envoys wary, and Rio frowning slightly.

the carriage with a calm step, finding her seat as Elijah followed closely behind, pulling the door shut behind him. The crowd gave a final cheer of

hissed. "Did

you see

what she just did?

could she

ve just like that?"

do, and that is to heal the people, Carissa was quick to say. She smiled

"But Lady Carissa-"

when

suddenly said, "He is right, Lady Carissa. You are an esteemed member of your house. The least she could have

a point, Lady Carissa. House Calyrre holds great respect and influence. Lady Fiona's actions seem dismissive toward you and your family. A simple gesture, like inviting you to join her, would have shown. respect to your

Calis chimed in, his expression thoughtful "Given the supplies you've provided and your active role in supporting the

Lady Fiona has her own responsibilities, and I have mine. I'm here to support her efforts,

could object. She turned

arrange her transport,

He spotted Chickening. Without waiting for

his attention. "Could

to a few others, and

mild surprise, then nodded, gesturing toward

his laps, watching His with wide, curious eyes, Jaren nodded toward Rio,

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