The Alpha King's Human Mate by HC Dolores

he Alpha King’s Human Mate

Chapter 82

Chapter 82

“There’s always a calm before the storm…” Heather Graham

If there was one thing I’d learned, it’s that there was no better way to recharge than by breathing in a little bit of the brisk

Canadian air.

With nothing but empty hallways and moonlight to guide me, I somehow found my way back to the balcony – the one I’d

found the very first night I slept here. The one I’d met Alessia on.

It was the same as I remembered it, and even with the chilly air nipping at my bare skin, it was the quietest it had been all

night. Out here, I was far enough away from the party that I couldn’t hear any of the chatter.

Thank God I didn’t run into Grace or dad on the way here…that would’ve

been embarrassing.

Wherever my dad and Grace had run off to, it wasn’t this part of the castle.

T’m sure he’s consoling her about all the lies he’s been feeding her for years. I don’t doubt that Grace will forgive him. If

she can overlook the initial affair, she can probably overlook this too.) Chapter 82

Part of me was relieved that I’d gotten to confront him ~ even if he didn’t seem to understand what he’d done wrong.

Maybe he never would realize what he’d done wrong, not as long as he held onto that Alpha pride so tightly.

At least I tried. I can move on with my life knowing that I tried.

Suddenly, the sound of footsteps snapped me out of my thoughts. I whirled around just as the glass doors to the balcony

opened, revealing a tall boy.

“Oh, I’m sorry,” he said, staring at me with wide eyes, “I didn’t realize anybody was out here. Especially the Queen. I just wanted a little alone time away from the fuss. I’m not disturbing you, am I?” Even as he said it, the door slid shut behind

him. He had a British accent, no doubt one of the guests for my coronation.)

He looked to be about my age with rich brown hair and green eyes, and the longer I looked at him, the more familiar he

seemed. I couldn’t put a name to his face, but I swore I’d met him somewhere.

“No, you’re not disturbing me,” I said, and then I glimpsed the two glasses of champagne in his hands. “I thought you

said you wanted alone time. You’re holding two drinks.”

He smiled sheepishly and held one of the glasses out for me. “I suppose you caught me. I saw you disappear from the

party all alone, and I was a little curious. Figured you might want some company.” Chapter 82

“From a stranger?”

Thadn’t meant it to come out in a rude way, but my tone was harsh enough to make him cringe.

“This was a stupid idea, wasn’t it?” He said. “Here – keep the drink. I’ll

leave you be.” He started to turn away but I called out, “No, no…it’s fine. You can stay if you want. I’m not going to be

long anyway, I

of fresh air.”

Griffin may kill you if he finds us out here alone, |

again, I was struck by how

said, handing me the second glass in his hand. I took it

edge of the

he said, “You don’t recognize me, do

your name. So, we’ve met before?”

face getting bigger. I hadn’t even taken a sip of the drink yet, and already,

stomach twisting in knots.

for the diplomatic

Ezra.” The puzzle pieces clicked in my brain —

remembered meeting him the night of the dinner party with the former Alpha

kids. I also remembered disliking him immediately. He’d made a snide comment about me

I replied,

sip of his drink. “Judging from the tone of your voice, I

Sorry ‘bout that.” Despite the apology, there was

feeling a bit chilly. I think I may

but Ezra moved quicker, draping his suit

on my account,”

on my shoulders, but I didn’t want to be

felt so off Chapter

felt off

Give it another five minutes and

given me as he spoke. “You’re very different from

said.

“Oh, and how’s that?”

grinned and | could see the moonlight reflecting off his sharp, gleaming canines. The

to let the unease show on my

I met you at the dinner party,” he started, something unknown flashing through his eyes, “You were

little thing, practically shaking as the Alpha King interrogated

urge to step back. I didn’t want him

at you,” he said, “You get a crown and a mate and

you for the cowering human you are. You’re nothing special. Every single

Weak.” The smile on

my mind running a million miles an hour. Something was seriously wrong here. Ezra

but to insult Chapter

so openly

with him, which is why he thinks he can talk

something – I wasn’t sure what – when a realization washed over me.

made sense. Only one type

them,” I said, glaring at him. “One of

part of the group that thinks humans are too weak to be part of the werewolf world.” My heart had begun pounding in my chest. Whether I was right or not, | still needed

the empty hallways? Probably not…but

few things, haven’t they?” He said. He took a step toward me and I took a step back. “Can’t say I expected you to realize it so quickly. I didn’t

part yet – 1 was going to tell you that I think the King should’ve

his father’s. I mean, to kill another werewolf, let alone a ruler, over a human? And

rule beside him like she’s one of us? That’s insanity.” Chapter

I thought. Be smart about this, Clark. One wrong move and

you right here.

to make an escape, get somewhere with people or guards or just someone

from Ezra

if anything,

you doing, Clark?

eyes were practically rabid and

first

talk about insanity? What you believe is the real insanity,” I shot back. My voice was