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.

as he glared at me

threaten me, Kian! I am still

will kill you. Now where the fuck is

he was smart enough not to

you?’ I asked

‘Training grounds, brother.’

didn’t believe it

saw him running laps and approached him. He slowed down and came over to me, lowering his

why I’m here; did you have anything to do with what happened to Morgana?” “You know, I

more reason to hurt her.” I

sense hesitancy

“What is it?”

mean… Have you asked Morgana?” He asked attentively.

I frowned.

“Asked her what?

didn’t reply, just simply

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

betrayal… What did Kai know? Was Morgana really involved in

can’t… Mate is ours!’ Thanatos

about her, it would destroy him completely. I hoped, for all our sakes,

Fuck…

cancelled the summit meeting for today as well, I think everyone needed to fucking clear

none other than Reuban mind

It’s urgent, I am awaiting

was back? Which meant he had

swiftly. The door was flanked by two guards. Upon entering, I shut it behind me to

have bad news.” I

alone and as fast as I

asked,

a matter of days. The attacks are increasing. We are losing more people. Several younger she-wolves and human girls have been taken… Things are a lot worse than we thought Kian.” Reuban said, his

have returned if I didn’t trust that the news may not get 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

“Are you sure?”

scenario, to clear out all civilians from the borders. I have already ordered that, our men are moving them all. Some

ignore it… We can’t stop war

could see that from the haunted look in his eyes. I frowned,

War.

the one who is saying that, then it’s true. You are one of the most passive of my men. You

but we can no longer

I have extended the hand of friendship to the Sanguine Empire in hopes that we can declare peace and help each other’s kingdoms grow. If

filled him in on how Morgana was my mate

they agree. This might be ideal