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

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 another fleeting look, he disappeared into

leaving just me, Griffin, mom,

him go. I knew better than to

to try

face Griffin with a large smile. “Or is mate the correct term? I’m not used the werewolf terminology.” Now that

her hand out 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

like I was watching two world merge. The human one and the werewolf

you,” Griffin said, “I’m

shame we didn’t meet the first time… when you

but there was still an edge to her voice. Even if she accepted Griffin as my mate, there was no denying

start when he traveled to Yorba Linda

a little sheepish. Good. I hid my

new voice said, and | turned to see another Alpha approaching us, “May I have a moment of your time

the dispute about my pack

becoming a trend. This may have been a party, but it was essentially

to do his part as King – as much as it sucked to spend the majority of the night

my forehead, bidding my mom and Steve goodbye

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

I’m learning.” “Well, it sounds like it won’t be long before you’re in

a few years, let people become comfortable, and theyll be grappling for

you attend.”

a smile. “Maybe. Not sure I’d

around the room. It felt even more crowded than before with castle

as

stationed at

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was hot enough to leave my skin sticky too – or maybe that was just all the thick fabric weighing me

air,” I said, “Just a lot of people.

and this time, I was the one disappearing into the

my dad

people, someone’s arm brushed against

fingers latched onto

my wrist.

all, but you’re too

recognized that

another

didn’t even

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

the family now,” Lily said. | pulled back from the embrace and examined

wearing a blue cocktail dress that matched her eyes and she’d curled her blonde hair into

her signature scowl, her eyes

look good,” she said, looking me over, “I mean, I was a little afraid you’d

but…you

my eyes, Even in all the change that had taken place recently, Lily hadn’t

yourself,”

wanted to come but dad made him stay behind to

that, but it

trip home to see

gotta say,” Lily continued, “You’ve surprised me a little

were sitting in a room with Seb and I,

“Now you’re getting crowned

thinking about the similar conversation I’d had with my mother earlier today.