The Alpha King's Human Mate by HC Dolores

The Alpha King’s Human Mate

Chapter 80

Chapter 80

“Nothing like watching your relatives fight, I always say.” Rick Riordan

Eventually, after several more minutes of kissing and touching and running my hands through Griffin’s hair, we finally

made our way to the reception hall. Griffin had wanted to finish what we’d started, but I also didn’t want to miss my own

coronation party. That was just bad taste, right?

So, with Griffin leading the way, we made our way to the reception hall — another part of the castle I hadn’t seen yet. Nadia had briefly mentioned the room in meetings before, but this was the first time I was laying eyes on it.

Really, it wasn’t so much a room as it was a ballroom. (‘)

With marble floors that shined so brightly I could see my reflection in them, I wasn’t sure what the most impressive part

of the space was. If it wasn’t the grand staircase that led into the center of the room, it was the high, coved ceiling and

Corinthian columns. It looked like something you’d find in a fairytale.

Well, I do live in a literal castle built centuries ago. Chapter 80

As Griffin and I made our way down the staircase, the chatter and activity of the room ceased to a momentary halt. “Your

new King and Queen,” Nadia’s voice carried over the room and many of the Alphas began clapping for us.

I managed to spot Nadia and the sight of her – and who she was with — made me smile. She was tucked into Ivan’s side,

smiling and greeting those around her. Ivan looked less enthusiastic about being here, more like a grumpy guard dog on watch duty.

Griffin and I descended the stairs together, but as soon as we’d reached the bottom step, Alphas that I did not recognize were gunning for his attention.

“My King,” a middle-aged bald man with a thick beard said, seeming to appear out of thin air, “There’s a matter I wish to

discuss with you.”

“actually, if there’s something I could get your opinion on first, Your Majesty,” said an Indian man who popped up from

the other side.

They were like hungry dogs nipping at his heels and desperate for his attention.

A little bit of annoyance sparked in me. We’d only gotten here and they were already trying to steal my mate away. But

then I remembered that these men didn’t get to see Griffin all the time, not when some of them lived across the world.

Getting to speak with the Alpha King might be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for some of them, so it was

understandable they’d want to monopolize him. Chapter 80

Griffin looked down at me, and I could see the silent question behind his eyes. He was asking if it was okay to leave to

deal with whatever this royal business was.

I simply nodded. While the thought of navigating a room of mostly strangers on my own didn’t sound appealing, I

reminded myself that they wouldn’t be strangers for long. These were my people now.

Besides, Queens aren’t supposed to get socially anxious…right?

“Pll be back shortly,” Griffin said, leaning down to peck my lips, “If you need anything, if anyone bothers you…I’m here.”

The hard edge of his voice said it all.

“Don’t worry, I’ll be fine,” I said, lightly pushing him away. He shot me one last look before joining the two men. I could

see them beginning to babble into Griffin’s ear although their words got lost in the chatter of the room.

Sighing, I turned back to the room full of strangers, scanning the room for my mom and Steve. As the only two other

humans in the room, I could only imagine how out of place they felt amongst the wolves.

Where are they? “Oh, Clark! You looked so beautiful up there!”

I barely had time to turn around before the scent of vanilla perfume and pale arms enveloped me. Mom. Chapter 80

Well, that answers the ‘where’ question.

After squeezing me in a hug hard enough to rival wolf strength, she pulled back to look at me with misty eyes. “You

looked so strong up there, sweetheart,” she said with a watery smile, “You have no idea how

proud I am.”

“Your mother was getting all kinds of looks because she couldn’t stop crying,” Steve suddenly butted in, coming up

beside mom. He was decked out in a suit and a tie that matched her dress.

“Hey Uncle Steve,” I said, giving him a hug.

To see both of them here, happy and unharmed, brought me more relief than I’d expected. Their embraces were

comforting and familiar, and the fact that they’d come all this way for me left my heart full.

“You did look good up there, kid,” he said, tucking a loose strand of my hair behind my hair. “Real grownup and

of Alphas. “Besides your mother, I’m

in

said, “Not sure that’s a super

lowering her voice

a little confused about one thing though…” Chapter

“What’s that?”

crown the Queen? I thought he was getting crowned too,”

“Just seems. a little odd

coronation for the King or anyone in the original royal line,” I told her, echoing the same

Nadia had given me

ago, “But it’s a big deal when the heir or heiress has a mate, so

only for me.”

small ‘o.’ I could tell she was still

accept my explanation.

could clarify, a new voice spoke from

My stomach dropped.

that voice.

to find the two people I’d dreaded

him. After a few months away from his house, I’d forgotten how

eyes were

were always

Luna Grace’s soft features were a complete

contrast to his seriousness.

Steve stiffened, and he placed

just enough for me to know that he recognized my

those years,

birth mother. We looked too much alike, and if nothing else, her human scent

her away.

face twisted into something between a forced smile and a frown. “May,” he said,

gritted teeth, “I was not…expecting to

bother to hide her frown and

time,

voice interrupted them, and her face went white as a sheet.

then I watched my mom compose herself and muster up a smile. “That’s me,” she said, and she offered up a hand to Grace, “You must be Marcus’

meeting their husband’s one- night

a polite smile was her favorite

years of experience learning not to embarrass

me when Grace

own dainty hand in mom’s. “Yes, I am Marcus’ true mate,” she said, and there was an edge to

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pause, but this time, Steve was the one to break it. “Look, uh, we all know this is a little awkward to meet like this,” he said, sounding

his way. At least I could count on

narrowing his eyes at Steve. “I’m here

are.” 7)

mean,” mom said, her eyes flashing

you seem to remember

voice barely above a growl. “You’re going to lecture me about contributions?

kept her from me for nearly twelve

hold. To my surprise, Grace reacted

like she was physically protecting him from mom. The polite smile had dropped from her face and was replaced

or as close as

intimidated in the slightest by Grace. “Oh, please,” she scoffed, “You did the same

I did tell you about her, you did the one thing I was worried you would. You cut her off from me and

her mother.” Chapter 80

I kept her away from a drug addict,” dad shot back, “And it was the right choice.”

your own ass you are, Marcus?” Mom said, “Even after all these years,

when you’re surrounded by people who do nothing but kiss your ass

is or how’s he changed?” Grace said, and

him for two decades. You knew him for one

catch him in a moment of weakness. I will not just stand here

down to my

and then my mother quietly said, “Is that what he

may have been the result of a single night, that’s true,” mom said, “But Marcus and

I was falling in love with him…God, I was naive.” She let out a bitter laugh before continuing.

existed, you know.”

“May,” dad growled. (“)

gotten into my pants,” mom added, “That’s when

him at home –

what he said when he finally told me about you? That some part of him had

own destiny.

remained of Grace’s polite mask chipped and fell away,

she pulled herself away from

reaching for her, “Please…” As angry as he was, there was desperation in his eyes now. My mother

bat to the carefully constructed lies that

a little bit more sense – why we never talked about my mom, why he never

was pretending she was a stranger he’d met

took a moment but Grace managed to compose herself, forcing her face into blankness. “I think

turned to follow her but she shot

into the crowd, but as soon as she had,

would’ve suffocated mom

of my eye, Steve tugged mom closer

Dad growled,

daughter wasn’t enough, you’ve

my mate too.”

gearing up for a fight. My parents were beginning to make a bit of a scene

my family drama became the main event of the night, 1 finally stepped in. “Both

pushing myself between them.