The Alpha King's Human Mate by HC Dolores

Chapter 81

Chapter 81

“a dysfunctional family is any family with more than one person in it.” Mary Karr (2

Having your parents meet your boyfriend for the first time was stressful enough. Add in werewolves, an Alpha dad, and a

royal boyfriend…well, it didn’t get any better.

When I had run away to my moms house, I’d learned that Griffin went to my father’s pack house to inquire about my

whereabouts. Several of the pack warriors had been dumbstruck by the unannounced presence – and the visit quickly got

back to my dad, who’d been out at the time.

He’d been furious, of course. Not only to learn that I’d embarrassed his pack by “running away from my obligations,” but

by missing a major shot to meet Griffin and build alliances.

Secretly, I wondered if that was part of the reason he’d even come tonight — not to celebrate me or see the daughter who no longer lived with him, but to form an alliance with the new King.

As he scrambled to pull himself together in front of Griffin, it certainly seemed that way. “Your Majesty,” he said, erasing

the anger from his face, “It’s an honor to meet you in person. You have no idea how regretful I am that I missed you the

day that you came to visit my Chapter 81

pack.”

You mean when he was hunting me down and wanted to grill you for information about my whereabouts, | added

silently.

I wanted to roll my eyes at the way that my father’s mood shifted so suddenly. Only moments ago, he’d been ready to

lecture me about my

behavior like a child, but with Griffin here now, he was nothing but a respectful subject.

Thankfully, Griffin didn’t seem to buy my dad’s act either. “I did not visit your pack to see you, Marcus,” he said, his face

blank, “I was only there for your daughter. My mate.”

His flat tone didn’t seem to deter my father.

“Yes, I do apologize for her actions,” dad said, “Running away like that…that’s not the kind of behavior I instilled in my

daughter.”

I scoffed, drawing the attention of the group. Was he serious? Apologizing for me to Griffin like I was an errant child?

“Are you serious right now?” I asked.

Dad narrowed his eyes, and I could tell he was trying to keep his cool in front of Griffin.

“Clark -”

“No, you don’t get to stand here and put on this act,” I said, “I’m not Chapter 81

twelve years old anymore. I’m an adult, and if you can’t treat me as such and be happy for me, you can leave.” (>)

The words came easier than I expected them too. I wasn’t sure if that was because they’d been a long time coming or

comforting hand rested on my

staring at me like he was trying to figure out his next move. His eyes glanced between me and Griffin, and finally, he said, “I’m going to go check on Grace.” With

just me, Griffin, mom, and Steve.

I knew better than to expect an apology from my father, but if

to try and disrespect

large smile. “Or is mate the correct term? I’m not used

and Griffin shook it lightly, returning her smile. “Either one is fine,”

“That’s me.”

either. “I’m Steve,” he said, “T’ve known Clark’s mom for a

as well.” Chapter 81

interaction happen like I was watching

mentioned you, both of you,” Griffin said, “I’m

didn’t meet the first time… when you

there was still an edge to her voice. Even if she accepted Griffin as my

he traveled to Yorba Linda to drag me back.

and he at least looked a little sheepish. Good. I hid

| turned to see another

the dispute about

a trend. This may have

King – as much as it sucked to spend the majority of the night without

mom and

one, isn’t he?” Mom asked as soon as he was out of earshot. Chapter 81 “Yeah, it comes

it won’t be long before you’re in the same

let people become comfortable, and theyll be grappling for

you attend.”

cracked a smile. “Maybe. Not sure I’d mind

room. It felt even more crowded than before with castle staff coming around with drinks

food as

stationed at

not reading this book on n𝘰𝚟el5s.com, you

over there to dive into

sticky too – or maybe that was just all the thick fabric

fresh air,” I said, “Just a lot

I was the one disappearing into the crowd. At least it wasn’t to avoid an

like my dad or

of people, someone’s arm brushed against mine. I tried to keep

fingers latched onto

my wrist.

Queen and all, but

recognized that voice.

breaking out into another smile. “Lily,” I said, and then I was

didn’t even know you were

I’d miss my own sister’s coronation? That’s kind of a big deal. Pretty sure this makes you the

said. | pulled back from

cocktail dress that matched her eyes and she’d curled her blonde hair into long ringlets.

signature scowl, her eyes were

she said, looking me over, “I mean, I was a little afraid you’d show up to your own

ugly, but…you look good.”

Even in all the change that had taken place recently, Lily

so bad yourself,”

her head. “No, he wanted to come but dad made him stay behind to

to hear that, but it would’ve been

home to see him at some point. Chapter

me a little bit, sis.” I raised

room with Seb and I, begging

you’re getting crowned

I’d had with my mother