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 only wanted

of fresh air.”

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

smile returned to his face, and once again, I was struck by how familiar he

know I’ve met him before. “Here,” he said, handing me the second glass in his hand.

the edge of

he said, “You don’t

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

hadn’t even taken a sip of the drink yet, and already, I could feel

stomach twisting in knots.

you visited for the diplomatic

met your mate,” he said, “I’m Ezra.” The puzzle pieces clicked in my

the dinner party with

him immediately. He’d made a snide comment about me being

eyes, I replied, “Right.

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

a bit of an ass. Sorry ‘bout that.” Despite

said, “I’m feeling a bit

but Ezra moved quicker, draping his

on my account,”

Ezra’s jacket felt foreign on my shoulders, but I didn’t want to be rude and remove it. Something

so off Chapter

Something about Ezra just felt off to

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

the drink Ezra had given me as he spoke. “You’re very

said.

“Oh, and how’s that?”

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

not to let the

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

shaking as the

to step back.

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

[still see you for the cowering human you

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

running a million miles an hour. Something was seriously wrong

but to insult Chapter

so openly

the coronation. You’re on a balcony alone with him, which

mouth to say something – I wasn’t sure what – when

suddenly made sense. Only one type of werewolf would

them,” I said,

the werewolf world.” My heart had begun pounding in my chest.

Probably not…but

He took

was going to tell you that I think the King should’ve killed you the day he realized

of his father’s. I mean, to kill

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

right. This is even worse than I thought. Be smart about this, Clark. One wrong move and

you right here.

get somewhere with people or guards or just someone

Ezra but my back hit the edge of

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

you doing, Clark?

green eyes were practically rabid

he first walked

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