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 heart began

was a beat of silence between us, and then Liam’s lips curled into a snarl. “I’d watch that mouth

“That boy may tolerate disrespect, but I don’t. You may find

as those ‘young girls’

My stomach dropped.

would like to say that Liam’s threat didn’t terrify me, but it did. I was alone, powerless, and at his mercy. He could very well make good on any threats

on his lips had curved back into a smile — he knew he

the situation.

said, shoving his hands into his

deal. Do

want it?”

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

had no intentions of

me the chance to get out of here, I’d use to

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

the werewolf world, to that boy.” He paused, staring at

sure you’d hold up your end of the

roll my eyes. I should’ve known Liam wasn’t serious

too good to

him that he

to let me out of here,

believe that I

no problem putting on a show for

ring true anymore.

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me. I never wanted any of this -— living with werewolves, having a mate, being Queen. | wanted to go to

mom.”

spoke, the words felt hollow. Three or four months ago, I would’ve believed them

be enough for me.

done denying the part of me

Even after being crowned

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

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

cringe at the idea of Griffin facing down Liam, but I managed

of my voice

into a role I don’t want,”

him. I hate him.” There was a bitter taste in my mouth as I

there was no

Liam was silent as he mulled over my

you feel that way, Clark,” he finally

seems we’re on the same page. I’ll have no problem letting you go off to live your sad

human life.”

it. Had Liam still not have been

resentment for that boy,” he continued, “That’s good. That

of my

My stomach dropped.

were going to let me go,” I said, barely managing to keep