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 on

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

leaving just me, Griffin, mom, and Steve.

sigh of relief as I watched him go. I knew better

continued to try and

Mom suddenly chimed, turning to face Griffin with a large smile. “Or is mate the correct term? I’m not used the werewolf

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

“That’s me.”

either. “I’m Steve,” he said,

as well.” Chapter 81

this interaction happen like I was watching two world merge.

Griffin said,

we didn’t meet the first

still an edge to her voice. Even if she accepted

to Yorba Linda to

looked a

said, and | turned to see another Alpha approaching us, “May

about my

I realized that this was becoming a trend. This may have been a party, but it was essentially

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

forehead, bidding my mom and Steve goodbye before

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

people become comfortable, and theyll

you attend.”

“Maybe.

even more crowded than before with castle staff coming around with

food as well

stationed at every

not reading this book on n??el5s.com, you might be missing

over there to dive into

enough to leave my skin sticky too –

I said,

one disappearing into the crowd.

my

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

fingers latched onto

my wrist.

and all, but you’re too good to say ‘hi’

recognized that voice.

another smile. “Lily,”

didn’t even know you were

miss my own sister’s coronation? That’s kind of

the family now,” Lily said. | pulled

eyes

scowl, her

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

but…you look good.”

all the change that had taken place

don’t look so bad yourself,” I

wanted to come but dad made him

hear that, but it

separate trip home to see him

Lily continued, “You’ve surprised me a little bit, sis.” I raised my

long ago that you were sitting in a room with Seb and I, begging us to help

she said. “Now you’re getting crowned

about the similar conversation I’d