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

become a

wished she wasn’t pregnant. With a child, it meant she’d always be around. Then I also felt 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

around my knees,

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

angry and do or say something, my mind was drawing a blank about what I should do or how to react. It was just so

there a reason behind

a few moments, like in the shower this morning, but he

up with a heavy heart, checking the niche as planned, and there lay a simple square of paper along with the vials of blood. I opened the square of paper, staring at

‘SEE YOU SOON

—–

the small tower room on

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

trusted he was hidden somewhere near, we just

know what to feel. All I could think was that Kian hadn’t

I just wished I could block him off completely, but I wasn’t

restless.” A voice whispered in my

him enter. I looked at

am restless. Even if Kian isn’t around, I had

smirk vanished and he

me want to shudder. His eyes fell on my mark and I saw him frown. “He’s marked you,

might come up, I wasn’t a

resentfully. “Besides, I almost died thanks

How did you end

he didn’t fully

other Luna’s sitting there and encouraging it, it’s not easy to refuse. I didn’t think it would affect me either.” I retorted as if it

Kian does care for you, I heard he ran from the hall shouting for someone to help you. It’s

say that. “What is the next plan? It’s getting harder for me to come down to the pillar. If I keep going to

your wedding would be the

of what he was saying, trying

To think she thinks she’s two steps ahead and that I trust

you think.’ A deeper voice