The Alpha King’s Possession

49. A Conversation

MORGANA

The week had passed, and the summit was over. Everyone had left, the talk of war had spread through the land. Everyone was working together and the army was beginning to prepare for the upcoming war. People were coming to the palace as well as to the inner cities for shelter. The palace would be busy getting accommodations set up and I knew it was the perfect time for people not to notice our absence. I knew that our journey was going to have to be discreet. I just hoped we got through the mountains that led to Elandorr with ease, as no transport would pass through there.

Today was the night I was meeting Cain, I had left him a note in the pillar two days ago and hoped that he fell for it. Kian had gone out on a trip today, well that was the façade we were using as I had mentioned in the note that I heard he’s leaving the palace and we should plan our next step. Although he and Luca had left the palace with some men, they would sneak back and would be lying in wait.

I had just finished talking to a dressmaker about my wedding dress and was out for a walk. I didn’t even feel it was fair to have a dress when war was at our doorstep, but a strong and confident royal couple carrying on, as usual, gave hope to the kingdom and its people.

I was walking through the courtyards with Oliver at a distance, following me. Dressed in a long pale pink maxi dress, my hair pulled into a simple bun. It was strange how I had made a habit of walking in the sun so often as I had done since being in Clair De Lune. Unlike the Sanguine Empire where it was colder, it was warmer and sunnier here…

I sat down near a pillar, something that was somewhat of a ritual. I was meant to act completely normal, so I chose the same spot near the pillar that had the niche. I closed my eyes, appreciating the shade, when the sound of women talking reached my ears.

“…baby coming, are you excited?”

Wasn’t that Liana, Luca’s mate?

“I’m excited, I guess. I mean, it’s painful too. One day I will have to explain to this child its parent’s dynamics.”

My stomach sank, my heart thundered at that voice. Sage? Pregnant? What is she going on about?

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I didn’t move, trying to calm my racing heart and straining to listen to the conversation.

“Kian still loves you, Sage, even if it’s not the same way he loves Morgana. You will still be the mother of his first child.” Liana said sympathetically.

Sage was pregnant? I felt as if someone had slapped me across the face. How… God, does Kian know? Would he still have chosen me?

“I know, and he has promised to be here for me and raise this child alongside me. He wants m e to reside in the palace so we are close, but I don’t think I have space in his heart, Lia.” Sage said, sounding broken.

Kian knew… The instant worry I had over whether he would have chosen me or not if he’d known… well, this hurt just as much. It meant he knew but didn’t bother or consider me important enough to share it with.

My heart felt like someone was crushing it and I felt cold.

“You will still be the mother of the future Alpha.” Liana replied firmly. “So, have you asked him if he likes any names? Is he going to take part in your appointments?”

“Not yet, but I’m sure he’ll be excited to choose a name or two.” Sage laughed. “What Alpha doesn’t want to see their future heir growing inside?” 1

voice faded as they moved away. I stared at the ground,

to become

guilty for destroying what they had… I was the child o f a king’s mistress and I hated how I was treated; did I want that for another child? No. I felt betrayed… Kian didn’t think I was important enough to confide

arms around my knees, burying my head in them.

hadn’t told me… How could he do this? I thought we had an understanding that we were a couple. How

wanted to get angry and do or say something, my mind was drawing

a reason behind that? I’m sure he

had a few moments, like in the shower this morning, but he wouldn’t go all

niche as planned, and there lay a simple square of paper along with the vials of blood.

‘SEE YOU SOON

—–

the small tower room on the fourth floor, a room that we had

it was being organised for another family to occupy. We needed as many rooms as possible, and every empty room was being put to

he was hidden somewhere near, we just had to be discreet

to feel. All I could think

message he forwarded from Kian, who could sense my turmoil through the bond. I just wished I could block him off completely, but I wasn’t sure how. Well, at least he thought it was tonight’s meeting that

voice whispered in my

spun around, my heart thundering. I hadn’t even heard him enter. I looked at Cain, dressed all in black, his dark

Kian isn’t around, I had to sneak past

vanished

making me want to shudder. His eyes fell on

knew this might come up, I wasn’t a

resentfully. “Besides, I almost died thanks to

did you end up consuming

he didn’t fully

Luna’s sitting there and encouraging it, it’s not easy to

to help you. It’s funny, considering he has

I guess I know how to win people over.” I said, feeling guilty to say that. “What is the next plan? It’s getting harder for me to come down to the pillar. If I keep going to the same spot, it’s

thinking your wedding would be the ideal

what he was saying, trying to

thinks she’s

love how you think.’