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

anyway, I only

minutes of fresh

may kill you if he finds

smile returned to his face, and once again, I was

I’ve met him before. “Here,” he said, handing me the

the edge

and then he said, “You don’t recognize me, do

your name. So, we’ve met

smile on his face getting bigger. I hadn’t even taken a sip of the

stomach twisting in knots.

for the diplomatic meeting. I

said, “I’m Ezra.” The puzzle pieces

night of the dinner party with the former Alpha King. He’d been another one of

immediately. He’d

I replied, “Right. I

drink. “Judging from the tone of your

bit of an ass. Sorry ‘bout that.” Despite the apology, there was no sincerity in

me. “Not really,” I said, “I’m feeling a bit chilly. I think

move but Ezra moved quicker, draping his suit jacket over

on

felt foreign on my shoulders, but I didn’t want to be rude and remove

so

felt off to me, but I

on what. ””) Give it another five minutes and I’m definitely going

the drink Ezra had given me as he spoke. “You’re very different from the first time I met

said.

“Oh, and how’s that?”

could see the moonlight reflecting off his sharp, gleaming canines. The sight

but I tried not to let

night I met you at the dinner party,” he started, something unknown

practically shaking as the Alpha King interrogated

back. I

a mate and suddenly you think

you for the cowering human you are. You’re nothing

same. Weak.” The smile on his face began

glared at him, my mind running a million miles an

to insult Chapter

openly at my

at the coronation. You’re on a balcony alone with him, which is why he thinks

to say something – I wasn’t sure what – when a realization washed over me. Like gears clicking

hostile attitude suddenly made sense. Only one type of werewolf would openly insult humans

of them,” I said,

be part of the werewolf world.” My heart had begun pounding in my chest. Whether I was right

the empty hallways? Probably not…but it was worth a shot.

they?” He said. He took a step toward me and I took a

tell you that I think the King should’ve killed you the day

I mean, to kill another werewolf, let alone

beside him like she’s one of us? That’s

Iwas right. This is even worse than I thought. Be smart about this,

you right here.

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

to take another step from Ezra but

veins, but if

you doing,

me in. Up close, his green eyes were practically rabid and I wondered

first

to talk about insanity? What you believe is the real insanity,” I