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

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

me, Griffin, mom,

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

continued to try and

boyfriend,” Mom suddenly chimed, turning to face Griffin with a large smile. “Or is mate the correct term?

held her hand out and Griffin shook it lightly, returning her smile. “Either one is fine,” he said, “You must be Clark’s

“That’s me.”

no time introducing himself either. “I’m Steve,” he said, “T’ve known Clark’s mom for a long

as well.” Chapter 81

happen like I was watching two world merge. The human one

has mentioned you, both of you,” Griffin said, “I’m glad to finally

the first time… when

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

Yorba Linda

least looked a little sheepish. Good. I hid my amused

and | turned to see another

dispute about

was becoming a trend. This may have been a party,

had to do his part as King – as much as

mom

he?” Mom asked as soon as he was out

I’m learning.” “Well, it sounds like it won’t

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

you attend.”

smile. “Maybe.

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

food as well

at

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my skin sticky too – or maybe that

I need a little bit of fresh air,” I said, “Just

this time, I was the one disappearing into the crowd. At least

my dad or

navigated through the throngs of people, someone’s arm brushed against

fingers latched onto

my wrist.

you’re Queen and all, but you’re too good to say

recognized that voice. Chapter

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

hug, “I didn’t even

my own sister’s coronation? That’s kind of a big deal. Pretty sure

family now,” Lily said. | pulled back

blue cocktail dress that matched her eyes and she’d curled her blonde

signature scowl, her eyes were

“I mean, I was a little

but…you look good.”

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

so bad yourself,” I said. “Is Seb here

shook her head. “No, he wanted to come but dad made

it would’ve been nice

home to see him at some point.

me a little bit, sis.” I raised my eyebrows.

you were sitting in a room with Seb and

said. “Now you’re getting crowned

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