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

I watched Sebastian 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 see what he’d do or

to stand there and supervise this whole

speak, “Thank you

our sister.”

there was 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

–

up. Surely Griffin wasn’t upset. about Sebastian defending me at the meeting? It’s not

king now, I

said, “What happened at

wanted to make sure my sister didn’t

mean to offend you.”

thoughtfully. “Oh, it’s alright. I respect the way that you stood up for your sister. That kind of loyalty is admirable. Well, I

reunion.”

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

catch up with your siblings,

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

kissed my forehead. His lips were soft and gentle, and just for a second, I wondered what it would feel like if he was kissing my

I

Griffin gave me one last smile before departing the room. The door thudded shut behind

bed beside 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 he’s King, I’m sure he’ll be getting an

accurately, now that he’s killed his father, he’ll be upgrading

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

I said, eyeing

said, smiling, “I don’t want to make this whole thing about me, your mate being

“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

truthfully, that conversation felt

ago.

is she going

anymore!” she said, smiling widely

could understand why.

“What do you mean?”

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