The Alpha King's Human Mate by HC Dolores

Chapter 50

apter 50 (4 “It’s amazing the clarity that comes with psychotic jealousy.” (“) Rupert Everett

The enraged expression on Griffin’s face was one I’d seen a few times— namely, when he had forced me to talk about

my romantic past with Aiden.

Sitting at the dinner table together, he looked every bit as territorial and possessive as he’d been that day. And the boy,

the one who’d barely even glanced at my cleavage, was shaking in his boots—literally. He didn’t dare make eye contact with Griffin or I, but his hands were shaking so bad that I thought he might spill the water. He knew he’d made a mistake.

An even smaller mistake than that kitchen girl had. If she’s allowed to throw herself at Griffin and walk out of here without a scratch, so should this kid. He wasn’t even intentionally hitting on me.

Just as | thought Griffin might make some sort of move, I placed my hand over his forearm. He was warm to the touch,

like his jealousy had actually boiled over.

“Sweetheart,” I said, trying not to cringe at the sound of the endearment out of my mouth. I wasn’t practiced with the pet

names.

“Are you okay?” Given my limited romantic history, I wasn’t great with that sort of affection, but if there was ever a time

to try, now seemed like a good choice. Maybe appealing to Griffin—and the mate bond— could help the boy walk out of

the room alive.

The endearment had the intended effect. I watched Griffin’s eyes immediately slide to mine, surprised. He hadn’t

expected it from me.

Fortunately, in the few seconds I’d managed to redirect his attention, the kitchen boy was able to slip out of the dining

room, unscathed.

I let out a breath. At least he was able to get away. The last thing I wanted was to see another head roll on the floor,

I’m trying to eat. I could only hope that he wouldn’t come back and

Griffin would forget once his initial

his hand with mine. Even though

was still

this is the part where I

logical, I would’ve continued to soothe Griffin until

him that it wasn’t a big deal and that I was all

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what I did though.

brain decided that this would be the perfect opportunity to tease him—much

minutes ago.

was that?” I asked him, trying to keep

voice.

replied, saying the exact same thing I’d said to him. It felt like déja vu

feel to be teased

no longer keep the mockery out of my tone. It was the

by the way that

him.

there! Just a friendly reminder that if you’re not reading

there to dive into

voice barely above a growl. He was warning me, I could tell.

me! He wasn’t the only one who could have a

and realized that pissing off a werewolf that’s already in

didn’t. Antagonizing him sent a thrill through me. There was

to get

a bear. This is an angry wolf

know I’m quite beautiful but you have nothing to worry about,”

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knew I was

not

who you belong to…do you really want to end up over my

gleam in Griffin’s