The Alpha King's Human Mate by HC Dolores

Chapter 37 “There is no such thing as fun for the whole family.” Jerry Seinfeld

I told mom and Steve everything ~ how I got roped into attending a diplomatic meeting in Canada,

meeting Griffin, deciding to run, and then leaving with Alessia.

By the time I was done recounting the story, they were both staring at me in disbelief. I couldn’t

really blame them. The past week of my life had been crazy, like the plot of some romance novel

you found thrown in the clearance section at Barnes & Noble.

Except this wasn’t fiction. Werewolves, royalty, and possessive mates ~ this was my actual life.

“Oh my,” my mother muttered, and she exchanged glances with Steve. “Clark, I…don’t even know

what to say.”

Steve looked just as shaken.

“L know it’s a lot,” I said, “And if you don’t want me here, I would understand. It’s a risk asking

you guys to get involved. I could find somewhere else to go.” “What? No,” Steve’s voice boomed

across the room, “No way we’re letting you fend for yourself, kid.” He turned to my mom, and she

nodded in agreement.

“Steve is right, Clark,” she said, “I know firsthand how dangerous the world of werewolves can be,

and it sounds like you’ve got one of the most dangerous at your heels. Our home is always open to

you, and you’re welcome to stay here as long as you like.” \*

Whatever anticipation and fear that

wanting to see me or throwing me

— was rapidly disappearing.

I had in the

but there were no possessive mates anywhere to

politics to

worry about. (1)

and Steve – the way it was meant

those years ago.

I just

mom reached over and squeezed my hand.

a burden to me. And it’s good that you’re here. It’ll give us time

sample some of my cooking,” Steve piped in, “Your mother

and I’ve got nobody to

Uncle Steve,

and predictable.

routine, but it was a welcome one. In Yorba Linda

worry about, no patrols, and most importantly,

cooped up in the house the first four days I was there. I

maybe

siblings.

help that I started getting texts and calls from my family around day three. My

and several of his guards had come

know where I

being right now,” he spat through the line, “You’ve been given an honor that most

only dream of, and what do you

Having my dad

talk to