The Alpha King’s Possession

41. Poisoned

MORGANA

My cheeks refused to stop burning. Even when I cleaned up and got dressed to come down to dinner, my heart was still racing. My core was throbbing and tingling, every time I thought of what happened, I felt it knot with pleasure.

My entire body felt heightened, I don’t know what that was, but seeing him look so good all in black, with a few buttons open and the way he had pulled me close… Fuck I had lost all control. But even then, he didn’t expect anything in return, seemingly satisfied with pleasuring me. That arrogant, cocky smirk remained on his face as we headed downstairs. His every action was confusing me, messing with my head. Although I carried the tiny vial with me, I wasn’t sure I could go through with this.

Why did I feel like he was genuinely trying? No… I know he was… but… I really needed to ask him about my father’s death.

“Luna Morgana…” Someone said, and I turned to see none other than Cain. My heart thudded a s he smiled politely, lowering his head. “I knew there was more to you than just my brother’s slave.”

“Cain,” Kian said venomously. Never had I heard such hatred in his voice than at that moment. His hand tightened around my waist as he pulled me back.

The tension between them was palpable. The rush of guilt that I felt got worse when Kian moved me behind him, as if he didn’t trust Cain anywhere near me.

“I only wanted to congratulate my new, soon to be sister-in-law, brother.” Cain said, looking Kian straight in the eye.

I could feel so many eyes on me. The slinky black dress that clung to my figure only made me

feel extra bare with all the attention on me.

Every night had been like this, but this was the first time Cain had approached. Something told me he was reminding me of the little gift he had left me…

Soft music played in the background as we walked through the crowd to the table at the head of the banquet hall. I could feel Kian’s anger radiating off of him. The moment we sat down, I reached over, placing a hand on his leg, giving him a look.

He looked back at me coldly, yet he seemed to calm a little. He picked up one of the glasses of wine and downed it in one. Every day, different Alpha couples were at our table. Today there were four different couples, two on my left and two on the other side of Kian.

“You look beautiful, Luna Morgana, yet I see you aren’t marked.” The woman who I knew by

the name of Estella, Luna of the Moonstone Pack, spoke.

“Well, we are in no rush. Our union requires work and promise, there are much more important things to do than mark one another.” I replied haughtily.

“A mark is a sign that you are committed.” She replied, a fake smile on her face.

“We will be having an official crowning ceremony. This is the future queen. She deserves the best.” Kian added, his eyes flashing, although he didn’t even look her way.

“Of course, your highness.” She replied, his powerful aura making her lower her head.

sweetly, before looking ahead. As the food was being brought in I remembered the vial. The note said it needed to be added to food… This was going to be so hard. Was

with so many eyes here would I manage? I scanned the crowd, my eyes landing on Cain. He had his arm around a woman who I knew was his mate, kissing her neck, but his eyes met mine and he

was planning on doing this,

grazed my arm, my entire body

With each passing day in his presence, I could tell he was a good king, and that just made this harder. No, I couldn’t do this. No not until

something smash and a gasp, a woman’s shriek followed by the entire hall became

omega whimpered. She stood by

seemed she had dropped a hot dish all over his mate. How sick was

heart thudding, I discreetly took the vial out tipping it into Kian’s plate, watching it fizz before it blended in with the sauce. Slipping

felt tightened in my chest as I looked at Kian,

be punished! She burnt my

accident; she is

at the girl. She was barely eighteen and it was clear she was

Kian

fucking loser.”

Cain as king? That would be a horrible decision.

so so sorry, your majesty. It won’t happen again.” She

be careful next time.” Kian replied

and talking once again, although many were casting Kian glances. He sat down, pouring himself another glass of champagne and downing it in one

when I placed

as

I

expecting that. The Luna on the

glad that your union will

took it, my stomach twisting a s I did. I had no idea what that vial held… but I couldn’t support Cain, not without knowing

Kian smirked.

you up to?” He

to place the bottle down when I knocked my glass

I quickly grabbed a few napkins, patting Kian’s arm that I had

me,

seat again as

the

and began eating. Kian was given