The Alpha King's Human Mate by HC Dolores

The Alpha King’s Human Mate

Chapter 69

Chapter 69

“If we act like prey, they’ll act like predators.” Alyxandra Harvey

By the time my first training session with Ivan was over, my muscles felt like jelly and my knuckles were swollen. Ivan had

wrapped them in bandages before he taught me to use the punching bag, but they were still bruised.

I didn’t realize how weak your human healing capabilities were, Ivan had told me. He hadn’t even meant it an insult. If

anything, he looked a little uneasy when he examined my reddened fists ~ like the slight bruising might bring Griffin’s wrath down upon him, He’d even insisted Lice them for several minutes.

It wasn’t until I’d ensured Ivan several times that I’d be fine (and ice

them for the rest of the evening) that he ended our training session.

Thad no idea what time it was but judging by the moonlight filtering through the castle windows, it was well into the

evening.

Ivan had mind-linked one of the guards to bring me back to my rooms, and by the time I got back to the suite, I was more than ready for a nap.

Well, maybe some food first and then a nap. Chapter 69

I closed the bedroom door behind me, thanking the retreating guard for escorting me as I did so.

“How was your training session, little fox?”

I whipped my head around to catch sight of Griffin sprawled out on the bed. Judging by the untucked dress shirt he wore, he hadn’t been here long.

“What are you doing here?” I asked, “You’ve been busy this entire week.

You usually don’t make it back until I’m half-asleep.”

Griffin smiled lazily. “My meetings ended early,” he said, “I’ll tell you about it later. For now, I want to hear about this

training session. How did it go?”

I tried to be careful as I described the training session to Griffin. The last thing I wanted him to do was assume that Ivan was being too mean or too hard on me, and cancel the self-defense lessons. Or do something worse.

“It was informative,” I said, plopping down on the edge of the bed, “He showed me some moves that might help me take

down a stronger opponent in a fight. You know, like a werewolf.”

Griffin raised an eyebrow at me, and I could see a teasing smile tugging at his lips. “Oh, really? Perhaps I should be wary

of making you mad then, little fox. Now that you’re a trained fighter, I wouldn’t want to invoke your wrath.” Chapter 69

“Yeah, I think you’re right,” I said, rolling my eyes “Maybe you should be

wary. I know how to take you down now.”

“Is that so?” he said. Griffin spread his arms across the top of the bed like he was inviting me to come close. “Well, what

are you waiting for then?”

“What do you mean?” I asked.

“You said you know how to take me down now,” he grinned, “So, show

me these moves. Take me down.”

“You want me to fight you?” I asked with wide eyes. Was this some kind of trick? Was he trying to goad me into a

punishment?

Not that ending up over his lap again would be the worst thing, some small voice inside of me whispered. \*

But Griffin didn’t seem mad or disappointed. There was amusement dancing in his eyes ~ and something else too, but I

couldn’t put my

finger on it.

“Think of it like an opportunity,” he shrugged, spreading his arms wider, “You’ve learned these moves, and now you can

see if they work.”

“What if I hurt you?” I countered. Griffin seemed completely at ease with the idea of me fighting him, but would he feel

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Griffin chuckled. “That’s cute, little fox,” he said, “But you don’t need to worry about hurting me.”

I could feel my competitive spirit flare to life. He doesn’t think I’m actually capable of inflicting any damage.

hurting him –

you – I learned how to incapacitate a stronger opponent. I mean,

I don’t think you want me to

leaned forward. “Is that a challenge, little

lesson and he’s the strongest werewolf in the world, There’s no way this ends

didn’t wait for Griffin to respond. I

Ivan told me. I couldn’t pretend like we were at equal strengths, I

upwards and under his ribcage — right for his kidney like Ivan had shown

Griffin was quicker.

Griffin’s larger hand wrapped around mine. He

closer until I was straddling his lap and our

dark eyes, practically dizzy from how quickly he’d

be one of these great moves intended

a spark

he really think I’d just give

didn’t bother responding out loud to him. Instead, I used my free

throat. He didn’t even look like he had

taxing than a cat batting at a

probably was.

in his grip, Griffin’s teasing smile got bigger. “Your eyes

on my lips. “Right before you strike,

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didn’t get the chance to finish my sentence. Griffin’s lips were on mine

mine above my head. He moved so fast that it made my head spin even as he pulled back to look

your opponent know your next move,” he teased. There was a victorious smile

he’d won.

a good effort, little fox,” he continued, that same mocking smile on his face,

chance.”

he not said

rearing

Griffin opened his mouth – probably to tease me more ~ but

speak.

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lifted my knee quickly, catching him in the shin as hard as

He didn’t flinch or

chest, I knew it

about not letting your opponent

move?”

face.

his grip on one of my hands and brushed his fingers across my cheek. “You really are a little

my breath caught as those same

wasn’t choking me or applying any pressure, just letting the

much,” he murmured. “I guess

our little fight, Griffin’s hand wrapped around my throat like

could feel myself getting turned on. There was a fluttery warmth gathering in my belly, but more

knew I was

tell me he’s not able

twitched and I knew it was too late — we were too close and his senses were too good for

scent of my arousal.

look in his eyes sent a

bit like the predator who had

in another kiss, I realized he didn’t just look like

always be one, no matter how many self-defense moves

wrapped around my neck. I

pace he’d

free hand to tug at his shirt. I need

Griffin leaned back just long enough to

for me to admire his toned chest before his mouth

moments, Griffin released my other hand to tangle his in my hair. I took advantage of

my hands across the

of his

wearing a shirt,” Griffin mumbled against my lips. I heard the tear of my shirt

I looked down and

transformed into a long, dark claw. That claw had torn through my shirt

bare for him to see.

his eyes took in my bare chest like a starving man. “You’re so beautiful, little fox.” I watched his claw recede back into his skin

before, but

hand ~ the same one that had a claw

now trailing down my chest. (= Chapter

I wanted to return

as I

hands twisting into his hair and jerking hard.

until | let out some sort of muffled

his mouth moved from my lips to my neck. I

and left me feeling like a tingly, jelly mess. Griffin’s tongue

and I bucked

not fair how good it feels

need to be inside you, little fox,” Griffin pulled back briefly, but I could still feel his

and under