The Alpha King’s Possession

44. A Few Blows

KIAN

“This is… Lady Morgana’s favourite spot, she always sits here when she’s resting.” Corbin added, as if he didn’t want to believe it.

No…’ Thanatos growled. ‘Lies!’

The pain of betrayal that was now fucking consuming me was powerful. I couldn’t deny there were times when she hadn’t drunk from me and her eyes would be a lot darker. I also knew m y men wouldn’t lie to me. Once or twice, that thought had come to my mind, but I never pondered on it.

Sure, they didn’t find out who fucking poisoned her, but there was someone else aside from m e who was giving Morgana blood. Meaning she was in contact with someone else…

There was only a rare few who I actually trusted here too.

“When you‘re watching her, have you ever seen her take anything from here?” I asked looking at the narrow niche, it was so fucking deep in no one would ever think much of it, it was just a slight damage in the architecture.

“There are moments when we aren’t constantly watching her, especially when she isn’t moving and just wants to rest. Like earlier, she had stood up the moment I got distracted and

then wanted to head straight to your wing, saying she wanted to stay there.” Ajax said, frowning coldly.

“I see. Place the blood back exactly how it was, and I want someone to discreetly keep an eye o n this spot, constantly. I want to see who comes here… Morgana included.” I said emotionlessly, I did not want them to sense how I was fucking feeling.

But the way I felt inside…I had my walls up, not wanting her to sense anything from the bond, but it fucking hurt. I thought I was trying to treat her better, but clearly it was not fucking

enough.

‘Maybe when you hurt her to start with, you pushed mate to look elsewhere for blood.’

Thanatos added

‘I don’t know… Let’s return home.’

I didn’t want to talk about it. I headed inside, not knowing how the fuck to feel. Alongside the betrayal, I was also angry.

Entering the bedroom, I saw she was fast asleep. She had put on some shorts, her legs tangled in the blanket, one hand under her cheek.

I frowned. Now there was two fucking things on my mind. I couldn’t sleep, so I decided I’ll go start questioning everyone in this goddamn castle. The culprit who tried to poison her or me

was still here and I intended to find them.

The sun had risen, but even when noon came, I wasn’t done, going around and questioning everyone was no small fete. I was now at my brother’s quarters, and the fucking asshole was just sipping his tea as if the entire situation was amusing.

“It’s a shoddy job, Kian. If it was me, do you really think I’d leave area for her to make it?”

I growled warningly and he sighed.

“It wasn’t me. You would know if I was lying, wouldn’t you? After all, you are the Alpha.” He spat, clenching his jaw.

“I am but we both know there are many ways to defy that. I don’t trust you, Cain. I also know you came back for a reason, not just to play happy families. Heed my fucking advice, if I even get a slight suspicion on you, I swear by the goddess herself I will kill you.” I warned coldly.

blazed as he glared

I am still

hurt Morgana and I will kill you. Now where the

He hissed, but he was smart enough not to argue

you?’ I asked through

‘Training grounds, brother.’

and headed that way. Although I didn’t believe it

and approached him. He slowed down and came over to me, lowering his head

happened to Morgana?” “You know,

to hurt her.” I replied

could sense

“What is it?”

you asked Morgana?” He

I frowned.

“Asked her what?

reply,

close, Kian, and it’s not my place, but I wouldn’t trust Morgana completely.

What did Kai know? Was Morgana really involved in

mate can’t… Mate

ever did discover something about her, it would destroy him completely.

Fuck…

the summit meeting for today as well, I think

then, none other than

we talk? It’s urgent, I am

back? Which meant

returned to my main office swiftly. The door was flanked by two guards. Upon entering, I shut it behind me to see Reuban sitting there. He looked exhausted,

bad

and as fast as I

asked, sitting

packs have been attacked in a matter of days. The attacks are increasing. We are losing more people. Several younger she-wolves

to you. We are losing far too many men. Playing defence alone isn’t enough… Also it is the Fae, that is confirmed… There have been three occasions where the description has matched and the victim survived to tell us… And you know, with their speed… It’s definitely lone attackers

“Are you sure?”

“As you ordered, if things looked bad and it was the worst-case scenario, to clear out all civilians from the borders. I have already

ignore it… We can’t stop war because we are already at

a lot; I could see that from the haunted look in his eyes. I

War.

it’s true. You are one of the most

no longer refuse

hand of friendship to the Sanguine Empire in hopes that we can declare peace and help each other’s kingdoms grow. If we are at peace with them, then it means we can deal with

filled him in on how Morgana was my mate and what had happened

This might be ideal considering