The Alpha King's Human Mate by HC Dolores

he Alpha King’s Human Mate

Chapter 88

Chapter 88

“Be careful what you wish for. There’s always a catch.” Laurie Halse Anderson

Aria hadn’t been wrong when she said I had plenty of time to think during my captivity. I did think a lot. I thought about

escape.

The door was all silver, minus the doorknob. It was clearly locked from the other side, but even if it wasn’t, it was far too

heavy for me to move on my own. My only shot of making an escape from the cell was waiting for someone else to open

it, and then overpowering them.

Thad very little faith I’d stand a chance against someone like Liam, but Aria was smaller than I was. She was still a werewolf, and definitely stronger than me, but she was skittish enough that I might be able to catch her surprise. (*

The only problem was that I didn’t know what was waiting on the other side of the door. Liam had said I was the only

prisoner in these cells, but that didn’t mean there weren’t guards patrolling outside.

If I did manage to escape, I had no idea what was I walking – or running – into.

Unfortunately, all of this hinged on Aria’s next visit — but she wasn’t Chapter 88

the next person to enter my cell. It was Alpha Liam.

Theard his thunderous footsteps echo down the hall, and by the time he’d opened the door, I had already swallowed

down my fear. I wish I could say that my mind was sharp or at its best, but after three days in dark isolation, I certainly felt

rough around the edges.

And if the pleased smirk on Liam’s face was any indication, I didn’t look much better either.

“Your Majesty,” he said, his tone mocking, “I trust the accommodations have been to your liking?”

“Oh, definitely,” I bit back sarcastically, “I hope you haven’t been troubling your chefs with all the gourmet meals.” I

gestured to the water bottle and half-eaten turkey sandwich sitting in a plastic baggie on the floor.

Liam just grinned. “Well, I’d offer nothing less to a Queen,” he said, and then his voice took on a hard note, “Or at least

someone who likes playing dress up as one. Those of us who actually rule know it’s more than just putting on pretty

clothes and a crown.”

Ihadn’t planned on responding to that insult, but then my mind flashed back to Aria and what she’d let slip to me during

our last conversation. (7) Chapter 88

“and does ‘actually ruling’ include getting sexual favors from young girls?” I shot back, “I mean, you can call me what

I’ve never forced any of my subjects

with it, my heart began beating like a drum inside my chest. Had I gone

of silence between us, and then Liam’s lips curled into a snarl.

voice barely above a growl, “That boy may tolerate disrespect, but I don’t. You may

as those ‘young girls’ if you aren’t careful.”

My stomach dropped.

was alone, powerless, and at his mercy. He could very well make good on any threats he wanted, and there would be nobody here to

The snarl on his lips had curved back into a smile

the situation.

his hands into his pockets and taking

deal.

want it?”

go if I agree?” I asked, “Just let me back into the human world as

no intentions of following through with

me the chance to get out of here,

idea,” he said, “Of course, this all hinges on the fact that

to the werewolf world, to that boy.” He paused, staring at me. “Ld like to be

not sure you’d hold up your

and roll my eyes. I should’ve known Liam wasn’t serious about the deal – it

too good to be

to convince him that he

me out of here, then I’ll

to believe that I don’t want anything to

problem putting on

ring true anymore.

you’re not reading this book on n??el5s.com, you

dive into the next chapter—it’s

I never wanted any of this -— living with werewolves,

mom.” Chapter

the words felt hollow. Three or four months ago,

be enough for me.

Iwas done denying the part of me

eyebrows, “Is that so? Even after being

course,” I said, “I never belonged in the werewolf world. I’m

King?

not to cringe at the idea of Griffin facing

out of my voice and off

nothing but try to force me into a role I don’t want,” I said, “I tried to leave,

a bitter taste

myself that there was no other

to see Griffin again, I had to sell this. Liam was silent as

to hear you feel that way, Clark,” he

in his eyes, “It seems we’re on the same page. I’ll have no problem letting you go off to

human life.”

think he bought it. Had Liam still not have been standing there, I would’ve jumped

boy,” he continued, “That’s good. That means you’ll have no problem

part of

My stomach dropped.

me go,” I said, barely