Contract With The Alpha King by Brey Mitchylle

Chapter 129

"What do you mean, she sent a letter to you?" Fiona asked.

out of the

Romero snorted, a sly smile curling his lips as he noticed her interest in his words. "Well... it seems quite a few people wanted you o picture, My Lady. Unfortunately, one of them happens to be the Queen. I can't imagine how that feels-your own mother-in-law wanting you gone.

What kind of mother-in-law does that, hmm?"

Fiona ignored the mocking edge in his tone, refusing to rise to the bait.

"She wanted

Fiona didn't continue her words. She swallowed. "She wanted you to

you to take me?

"Of course, she did. The rumors that I am injured have been spreading since... since they found you in that was it a river or something?"

Fima ignored his question as she let out a sharp sigh. "So, she gave you access to the palace to take me? Isn't that plain absurd? The only reason Romero could easily avoid the guards is if someone from the inside is helping him. Elijah and the King aren't dumb. They would immediately know what happened. Unless..."

"Alaha, it sech you've finally realized it," Romero smirked. "She didn't want you gone... at least not immediately. She just wanted to create some suspicion around you and how you were found."

"In exchange for what?" Fiona asked. "I am almost certain that the King of the rogues wouldn't do something like that without any appropriate payment

The payment

is none of your concern." Romero said. "It is the least of your concern. My Lady. The Queen paid me enough to do the job, and I will do it. After all, I am a man of my word."

she stepped closer to Romero. "What do you want?" she asked. "If you're such a man of your word, why are you even telling me this? Shouldn't you be fulfilling

slightly against the edge of the table. "You think I'd throw in my lot with the Queen and simply walk away afterward' I'm not stupid, Fiona.

is no partnership

teacups on the table. "You believe what you want to believe," he said. He examined the tea leaves with mild interest, swirling the cup slightly

arms across her chest,

pacing leisurely around the room "The Queen won't stay idle for long. She'll alert the soldiers soon enough. And when they come, they'll know I've been here. They'll smell it." He gestured vaguely around the room, emphasizing his point. "Even with this enchanted privacy, my scent won't fade

eyes. "Are you just here to warn me and let me deal

to face her, a glimmer of amusement in his expression. "Of course," he said simply, "I have complete confidence in your ability to handle the rest. After all, you've

into a thin line as she stared at him. She couldn't tell if he was mocking her or genuinely believed what he

gave her a small, exaggerated bow. "And yet, here I am, offering

maintaining

a garden! "Goodwill? Goodwill, my ass!" she chord, her frustration building. "You think this is goodwill? You've left me with a problem to clean up." He turned back to her at the window, his unirk never fading. "You'll thank

moment, she stared at the still-open window. It seemed the Queen wanted to make a spectacle out of her! Was she doing this because of the Five Great Families! Did

with a sharp motion.

a spectacle, then she wasn't just cruel-she was calculated. Ruthless Fiona pressed her fingers against the cool glass for a moment, grounding herself. There was simply no time to second-guess.

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Chapter 129

the door, her heels clicking against the floor. The moment she opened it, Regor turned, his expression alert as he

said, stepping forward slightly. "You're not supposed to leave the room. Prince

Queen in one of

the Five Great Families. The Queen, however, is in a different room." He gestured down the hall to a door at the far riul. Fiona snorted. "Of course, she

respond, his posture remaining firm as he

Fiona took a step

me. Il be

"Prince Elijahs