The Alpha Chose Me by Missy Elliottxo

Chapter 201

(Eden’s Pov)

“Do you really think something is going on with Arthur?” Beauty Trowned “I just can’t imagine it. Arthur has always been cautious. But what do you suggest we should do?”

I shrugged. “I don’t know. I’m still trying to figure out what went wrong. I just think his attitude has changed a lot in the past few weeks.”

Beauty snapped her fingers “Maybe it’s just pack business. You said Eros has also been acting distant. It could be something related to succeeding the throne, and it must be taking their time”

I wasn’t sure what to believe, but I didn’t voice out my confusion again.

I was suddenly reminded of Nova.

If Nova was here, she would have had an answer to things like this. She was always the type to have a ready solution to every problem.

But Nova was dead. Beauty was the only one left to comfort me, but I didn’t deserve the comfort. Nova’s death was my fault.

If only she didn’t try to protect me, she would still be alive.

Anger surged in me as I thought about how she was murdered. It was something I would never forgive Alice. She was supposed to be my friend too.

“What about Tom?” I asked Adonis.

Ever since I was told of his capture, I refused to go see him. I feared that Tiara would lose control and attack him.

Beauty and Adonis exchanged a nervous glance, the kind that looked unsettling. Beauty clasped her hands together and looked away just as Adonis sighed, and his shoulders droped in a resigned manner.

“He’s dead.” Adonis announced.

“What? How?” My eyes widened. It was hard to process what he just said, “What happened?”

Adonis hung his head in guilt. “We should have told you earlier. I’m sorry. We never intended to keep it a secret; it’s just that things have been happening so fast we could hardly keep track of it. First with Alice and Tom, now with you and Eros. We thought it could wait.”

“Wait?” I barked. My voice sounded harsher than I intended. “You thought it was wise to wait before you told me that the vampire who killed Nova and tried to kill me is dead?”

I scoffed. Tiara was not pleased.

Adonis winced. “I can see now that it wasn’t the best decision. We should have told you as soon as it happened.”

I looked away, still a little angry that this information didn’t reach me earlier. “How did he die?”

Adonis exchanged another look with Beauty, who was silent. She nodded slightly before Adonis started to talk.

“It happened while we were away. Beauty and I left the house while Arthur was in charge of watching over Tom. We needed some supplies, and we had to get them. But when we came back. “Adonis trailed off.

I looked at him. His eyes were locked on a spot on the wall as he recalled what had happened. When he continued, his voice hardened.

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“We found Arthur beside a lifeless Tom; he was covered in cuts and blood.” Adonis sighed.

“Arthur?” I had a bad feeling about this already. “What happence?”

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Adonis took a while before he continued. “Arthur told us that he brought Tom his meal as usual, but Tom had attacked him instead. In defense, he fought back and killed Tom.”

I felt a twist in my stomach as I digested Adonis words.

“That doesn’t seem to make much sense. Tom attacked Arthur?. I mean, he was locked up for weeks and was barely given enough food; besides, Tom would need blood to be strong enough to attack Arthur. Did you feed him blood?”

Adonis shook his head. “No.”

“So how did he have that kind of strength?” I asked.

Arthur told us. It was hard to believe, but we couldn’t question it either. We weren’t there, so we don’t know exactly

a hand over his face, a frown deeply formed

Tom had started to open up to us. After weeks of trying to make him confess,

like this.” Tiara growled within. “The story sounds

with Tiara. I started

was obvious he wanted to stay alive if he was willing to confess. So,

I told him. His actions still

own thoughts. My mind raced as I

no rational explanation that made me

with the body?” I

burned it. He didn’t deserve to be buried. He was a traitor.” Adonis

Fair enough.

think this is something we should be worried about.

alone with Tom.” I said. “And now Tom is dead. Something isn’t right.” Beauty gave up, and I turned to Adonis. “Keep a close watch on Arthur,

“Yes.” Adonis said firmly.

my body desperate for more rest. Ever since I found out about

no reason.

the child. They would be excited. If a doctor had

force than necessary.

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ROSE’S POV

room door; the

if he would like to see me, at the same time, I wanted to

all the strength I had to finally knock on

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I knew Shevek was inside. That was the first place

came

of his life with us. It couldn’t

was Eden’s reaction to it. I was glad

When I still didn’t get a response, I tried the doorknob and found

was shrouded in darkness. The thick curtains that hang over

my eyes adjust to the room

“Shevek.” I called.

the window. It was almost too dark to not mistake him for

doing here?” He asked. His voice was rough and cutting. “I wanted to

the dark, I said

Shevek moved and dragged a hand over the thick curtains. He drew it to the side, and light

shoulders and his crossed hands. He looked lost in my presence, even

windows and pushed. To my surprise, it gave way to a balcony that

I really know of Shevek aside from what he has

him as he

called softly. He didn’t look at me, but I could sense the sadness in his voice and

my hand on my shoulders. I

here?” I also needed to respect his

a pause before he gave a stiff nod. “Stay… I didn’t think you would want to see me again

for everything that happened? If

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much of terrible

My heart arlied

His beloved.

woman he loved still plagued me, but looking at him, I knew it was something he would never forgive himself for. He

to blame you. I would never. I started. “I admit you could have done things in a better way, but that doesn’t mean that I do not see the man

the depth of vulnerability he had masked

to be kind, Rose. I know you are scared of me; neither do I deserve you to forgive me for keeping

sighed. I removed my hands from

sky, the clear afternoon air ran over my skin. I closed my eyes. For a few seconds, I stayed in the same

me when you want to tell me. I knew you hid it from me because you want me

didn’t

not telling you everything before now?” He frowned. “Even when I tried to