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.

into 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 thanks, and with a gentle

Rio hissed. "Did

you see

what she just did?

could

ve just like that?"

heal the people, Carissa was quick to say. She smiled at her friend. "Let her do

"But Lady Carissa-"

when Carissa shook her

of the envoys suddenly said, "He is right, Lady Carissa. You are an esteemed member of your house. The least she could have done was offer you a seat in that carriage. The speaker was none other than

with Aedric. "Envoy Aedric has 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

thoughtful "Given the supplies you've provided and your active role in supporting the villagers, Lady Fiona's actions are hardly bring for someone in

held up her land, smiling politely as slae addressed them. "It's fine, truly, Lady Fiona has her own responsibilities, and I have mine. I'm here to support her efforts, not to compete for

frustration flashing across his face, but Carissa continued before he could object. She turned to her maids, giving a gentle nod "Prepare my carriage. We'll

to arrange her

He spotted Chickening. Without waiting for further objections, he

his attention. "Could we

to a few others, and approached him

with mild surprise, then nodded, gesturing toward his modest home nearly.

young daughter, Nenita, on his laps, watching His

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