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

of fresh air.”

kill you if he finds us out here

smile returned to his face, and once again,

handing me the

on the edge

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

name. So,

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

stomach twisting in knots.

the diplomatic

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

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

him immediately. He’d made a

eyes, I replied, “Right. I remember

drink. “Judging from the tone of your

was a bit of an ass. Sorry ‘bout that.” Despite the apology,

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

moved quicker, draping

on my account,”

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

so off Chapter

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

Give it another five minutes and I’m

as

said.

“Oh, and how’s that?”

the moonlight reflecting off his sharp,

to let the unease show

dinner party,” he started, something unknown flashing through his eyes,

shaking

back. I didn’t want him to think he

you,” he said, “You get a crown and a mate and suddenly you think you’re all that. Well,

the cowering human you are. You’re

smile on his face began to twist into

a million miles an hour. Something was seriously wrong here. Ezra might not have

to insult

so openly at my

alone with him, which is why he thinks he can

mouth to say something – I wasn’t sure what – when a realization washed over

one

I said, glaring at him.

world.” My heart had begun pounding in my chest. Whether I was right or not, | still needed to get out of

the empty hallways? Probably not…but

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

I think the King should’ve killed you the day he realized you were

his father’s. I mean, to kill another

beside him like she’s one

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

you right here.

or

from Ezra but my

been coursing through my veins, but if anything, my

you doing, Clark?

only walked closer, caging me in. Up close, his green eyes were practically rabid and I wondered why I hadn’t seen

first walked

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