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

hand rested

silent for a minute, just 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

Griffin, mom, and Steve.

go. I knew better

hadn’t continued to try and

suddenly chimed, turning to face Griffin with a large smile. “Or is mate the

shook it lightly, returning her

“That’s me.”

either. “I’m Steve,” he said, “T’ve

as well.” Chapter 81

I was watching two

Griffin said, “I’m glad to finally meet

mom replied, “It’s a shame we didn’t meet the first time… when you came

still an edge to her voice. Even

traveled to Yorba Linda to

a little sheepish. Good. I hid my amused

see another Alpha approaching us, “May I have

the dispute about my

This may have been a

He still had to do his part as King – as much as

kissed my forehead, bidding my mom and Steve

soon as he was out of

“Well, it sounds like it won’t

people become comfortable, and theyll be grappling for your attention at every

you attend.”

smile. “Maybe. Not sure I’d mind

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

as well

stationed at

a friendly reminder that if you’re not reading this book on

over there to dive into the next chapter—it’s all

skin sticky too – or maybe that was just all the

of fresh air,” I said, “Just a lot of people. I’ll

and this time, I was the one disappearing into the

my

through the throngs of people, someone’s arm brushed

fingers latched onto

my wrist.

and all, but

recognized that voice. Chapter

another smile. “Lily,” I said, and then I

“I didn’t even know you

kind of a big deal. Pretty sure this makes you the most

| pulled

dress that matched her eyes and she’d curled her

wore her signature scowl, her eyes were

over, “I mean, I was a

ugly, but…you look

all the change that had taken place recently, Lily hadn’t changed much.

so bad yourself,”

come but dad made him

hear that, but it would’ve been nice

I’ll have to make a separate trip home to see him at

little bit, sis.” I raised my eyebrows. “Oh? And how’s

you were sitting in a room with Seb

said. “Now you’re getting crowned

the similar conversation I’d had