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

never forced any of my

Liam’s face, and with it, my heart began beating like a drum inside my chest.

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

tolerate disrespect, but I

as those ‘young girls’ if you

My stomach dropped.

and at his mercy. He could very well make good on any

aware of that too. The snarl on his lips had curved back into a smile —

the situation.

this unpleasantness aside,” he said, shoving his hands into his pockets and taking

deal. Do

want it?”

asked, “Just let me back into the human

had no intentions of following through with

of here, I’d use to

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

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

Clark…I’m just not sure you’d hold up your end

took everything in me not to scoff and roll my eyes. I should’ve known Liam wasn’t serious about the deal

good to

still a chance to convince him that he doesn’t need to worry about

out of here, then I’ll be able to

that I don’t want anything to

that I had no problem putting on a show

ring true anymore.

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the words felt hollow. Three or four months ago, I would’ve believed them – that having a

be enough for me.

Iwas done denying the part of

that so? Even after being crowned Queen, you still want to

“I never belonged in the werewolf world. I’m human. T want to live a

asked, “The one who calls himself King? You’d be fine to leave him behind

everything in me not to cringe at the idea of Griffin facing down Liam, but

of my voice and off

don’t want,” I

better off without him. I hate him.” There was a bitter taste in my mouth as I talked

was

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

to hear you feel that way, Clark,” he

seems we’re on the same page. I’ll have no problem

human life.”

T think he bought it. Had Liam still

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

of my

My stomach dropped.

you mean? I thought you were going to let me go,” I said, barely managing