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

was trying to figure out his next move. His eyes glanced between me and Griffin, and finally, he said, “I’m going to go

Griffin, mom,

out a sigh of relief as I watched him go. I knew better than to expect an apology from my father, but if nothing

continued to

is mate the correct term? I’m not used the werewolf terminology.”

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

“That’s me.”

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

as well.” Chapter 81

was watching two world merge.

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

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

still an edge to her voice. Even

Yorba Linda to drag me back.

said, and he at least looked a little sheepish. Good. I hid my amused

King,” a new voice said, and | turned to see another Alpha approaching us, “May I have a

the dispute about my

that this was becoming a trend. This may have

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

forehead, bidding my mom and Steve goodbye before joining the

one, isn’t he?” Mom asked as soon as he was out of earshot.

won’t be long before

comfortable, and theyll be

you attend.”

smile. “Maybe. Not

more

food as

at every

a friendly reminder that if you’re not reading this book on n??el5s.com, you

there to dive into

enough to leave my skin sticky too – or maybe

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

was the one disappearing

my

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

fingers latched onto

my wrist.

you’re Queen and all, but

that voice. Chapter

whipped my head around, my face breaking out into another smile. “Lily,” I said,

“I didn’t even know you

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

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

her eyes and she’d curled her blonde hair into long

her signature scowl, her eyes were

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

ugly, but…you look

all the change that had

look so bad yourself,” I

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

it would’ve been nice to see my

trip home to see

little bit, sis.” I raised

wasn’t that long ago that you were sitting in a room with Seb and I, begging us to help you find a way out

said. “Now you’re getting crowned

thinking about the similar conversation I’d had