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

minutes of fresh air.”

he finds us out

and once again, I was struck by

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

edge of the

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

can’t remember your name. So, we’ve met before?” I

taken a sip of the drink yet, and already, I could

stomach twisting in knots.

when you visited for the diplomatic meeting.

the day you met your mate,” he said, “I’m Ezra.” The puzzle pieces clicked

the dinner party with the

immediately. He’d made a snide

I replied,

chuckled, taking a sip of his drink. “Judging from the tone of your voice, I didn’t make a good

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

really,” I said, “I’m feeling a bit chilly.

to move but Ezra moved quicker,

“Please don’t leave on my account,”

my shoulders, but I didn’t want to be rude and remove it. Something about

so off

me. Something about Ezra just felt off to me, but I couldn’t put

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

the drink Ezra had given me as

said.

“Oh, and how’s that?”

the moonlight reflecting off his sharp, gleaming canines. The sight only twisted my

not to let the unease show on

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

thing, practically shaking

to step back. I didn’t want him to think he was intimidating

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

[still see you for the cowering human you are.

the same. Weak.” The smile on his face began to twist into something

a million miles an hour.

to insult

openly at

balcony alone with him, which

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

one type of werewolf would openly insult humans like

them,” I said, glaring at him. “One

“You’re 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

hallways? Probably not…but it was worth a

let out a breathy laugh. “Guess they’ve been teaching you a 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

think the King should’ve killed you the day

kill another werewolf, let alone a ruler, over

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

thought. Be smart about this, Clark.

you right here.

with people or guards or just someone who wasn’t actively

take another step from Ezra but my back hit the edge

my veins, but if anything, my limbs just felt heavy

are you doing, Clark?

green eyes were practically rabid and I wondered why I

first walked

believe is the real insanity,”