The Alpha King's Human Mate by HC Dolores

“I’ll be okay. Just not today.” (2

– Unknown

Before Griffin could grill me any more about my sexual history, there was a knock. on the door. Griffin sighed, pulling his eyes away from where he’d been staring at

“Yes?” He barked.

“Your Majesty,” a muffled male voice spoke through the door, “Sebastian and Lily Bellevue are asking to see their sister. Shall I let them in?”

Sebastian and Lily!

My heart sped up, the thought of talking to my siblings felt like renewed air in my lungs. I hadn’t been able to speak with either of them since the meeting. I wasn’t

sure if it was the possibility of finally interacting with someone who wasn’t Griffin, getting advice about this mate thing, or just seeing my siblings again that excited

Griffin stared at me with narrowed eyes.

“Seems your siblings are a little pushy about seeing you,” he said. I wondered if he

could see the excitement on my face. “I’m not sure how I feel about sharing you with others, especially after only just meeting you.” @

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Sharing me? I’m not a cup of coffee – I’m a human being with an entire life that

didn’t start when I locked eyes with him. [3

As much as I wanted to say that, I held my tongue. If I pissed Griffin off, I doubted

he was going to let me see my siblings.

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“Well,” I said, taking a deep breath, “We have plenty of time to get to know each

other and it would make me…very happy to see my brother and sister. If nothing else, I can at least share the good news.”

“Oh, you don’t need to lie to me, little fox,” Griffin chuckled, “I know you’re not happy about our bond. not yet. But you are right. We have an entire lifetime with each other, so I suppose the least I can do is allow you a little time with your family.” Η

I wanted to roll my eyes at him but I managed to restrain myself.

Keep your cool, Clark.

Griffin addressed the guard on the other

walk in. They both looked guarded and nervous. They took a quick glance at me but mostly kept their eyes on Griffin – perhaps waiting to see what

going to stand there and supervise this whole visit,

the first to speak, “Thank you for allowing

our sister.”

been a long day, I understand you want to make sure she’s alright. I remember you you’re the one who stood in front of her trying

–

wasn’t upset. about Sebastian defending me at the meeting? It’s not like he attacked

now, I

Sebastian said, “What happened at the meeting…it

so fast. I just wanted to make sure my

mean to offend you.”

hummed thoughtfully. “Oh, it’s alright. I respect the way that you stood up for your sister. That kind of loyalty is admirable. Well, I won’t intrude on your

reunion.”

crouch down to make eye-contact with me. Once again, I met his intense gaze and it felt like we were the only two people

leave you to catch up with your siblings, little fox,” he said, “I’ll be back in a little bit to collect you

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and gentle, and just for a second, I wondered what it would feel like if he was kissing

me? I need to pull it together.

door thudded shut behind him and the air seemed

me. “Well, I never thought I’d see the day I’d be in the King’s bedroom,” she said, “Or former bedroom, I’m sure. Now that

that he’s killed his father, he’ll be

great mood, especially considering the day we had all had. Sure, I was the only one who

sound…chipper,” I said, eyeing

don’t want to make this whole thing about me, your mate being the

“Oh, how so?”

but

how I was worried mom and dad would be disappointed if I didn’t end up

did remember, but truthfully, that conversation felt like a

ago.

is she going with

doesn’t matter anymore!” she said, smiling widely at

could understand why.

“What do you mean?”

now – I don’t have to worry anymore,” she said, “Now that you’ve literally found your mate in the Alpha King and