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.

in,” Griffin addressed the guard on the other side of the door.

and Lily cautiously 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

going to stand there and

Sebastian was the first to speak, “Thank you for allowing us

our sister.”

about it. “It’s been a long day, I understand you want to make sure she’s alright. I remember you you’re

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my own heart speed up. Surely Griffin wasn’t upset. about Sebastian defending me at the meeting? It’s not like he attacked him. Seb was only trying to make sure I didn’t meet the same

now,

said, “What happened

so fast. I just wanted to make sure my sister didn’t get

mean to offend you.”

way that you stood up for your sister. That kind of loyalty is admirable. Well,

reunion.”

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 it felt like we were the only two people on the earth. Everyone, even my own siblings that were standing just a few feet away, seemed to

time, I could tell it was real and soft. “I’ll leave you to catch up with your siblings, little fox,” he said, “I’ll be

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you’re not reading this book on n𝘰𝚟el5s.com, you might be missing

for a second, I wondered what it would feel like

with me? I need to pull

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 and awkwardness seemed to evaporate with

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 he’s King, I’m sure he’ll be

he’s killed his father, he’ll be upgrading his

complain about this bed though,” Lily chirped, bouncing lightly on the mattress. It caught 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 mate but everyone saw the

I said, eyeing

“I don’t want to make this whole thing about me,

“Oh, how so?”

but

was worried mom and dad would be disappointed if

I did remember, but truthfully, that conversation felt like

ago.

she going

doesn’t matter anymore!” she said, smiling

could understand why.

“What do you mean?”

having to worry about finding some strong Alpha? That’s a thing of the past now – I don’t have to worry anymore,” she said, “Now that