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.

addressed the guard on the other

and nervous. They took a quick glance at

and

Majesty,” Sebastian was the first to speak, “Thank you

our sister.”

nothing kind about it. “It’s 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 to defend

–

It’s not like he

now,

Majesty,” Sebastian said, “What happened

just wanted to make sure my sister

mean to offend you.”

alright. I respect the way that you stood up for

reunion.”

was standing in front of me. I was still sitting on the bed, so he had to crouch down to make eye-contact with me. Once again, I met his intense gaze and

with your siblings, little fox,” he said, “I’ll

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might be missing out on the complete story. Head over there to dive into

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

I

pulled back, Griffin gave me one last smile before departing the room. The door thudded shut behind him and the air seemed to change immediately it’s like the tension

“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

killed his

me off-guard but Lily seemed to be in a great mood, especially considering the day we had all had. Sure, I was the only one who met my

sound…chipper,” I said,

about me,

“Oh, how so?”

but

today?” she asked, “About how I was worried mom and dad would be disappointed if I didn’t end up with some strong Alpha

nodded. I did remember, but truthfully, that conversation

ago.

is she going with

anymore!” she said, smiling

could understand why.

“What do you mean?”

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