Page 35 of Claimed By the King's Gamma

I growl in agreement, shaking my head.“It doesn’t make sense.And when I asked why there were only two rogue children there, he got nervous.I think he’s covering for his son.”

Damian nods.“I got the same vibe when I spoke to him.”

Kyson’s head snaps toward him.“You weren’t assigned to look into it.Gannon was.So why did you talk to him?”

Damian meets his gaze without flinching.“Same reason as Gannon.I needed to know if she was a threat to you.It’s my job as Beta.”

Kyson’s expression softens slightly, and he peers back down at Ivy.“Well, is she?”he asks, a chuckle slipping out.

Damian smirks.“She is,” he says.

Kyson raises an eyebrow, clearly not expecting that answer.

“Don’t tell me it wouldn’t break you if she suddenly left,” Damian says, challenging him.

Kyson growls at the suggestion, his hold on Ivy tightening.“She’s not leaving me.I won’t allow it.”

“My point is proven.Physically, she’s no threat, but she could break you in other ways,” Damian says with a laugh.

“She won’t.I won’t allow it,” Kyson snaps back, though the tension in his voice betrays his worry.

“But she could,” Damian presses.

Kyson sighs, tugging Ivy closer and burying his face in her neck.Damian chuckles while I try to stifle a laugh.

“Shut up, both of you,” Kyson growls, though his tone lacks real venom.I know he’s aware of how amusing we find his obsession with Ivy, but he doesn’t see it that way.

“Don’t get your panties in a knot just because you realize she holds all the power,” Damian teases.

“I am still the king,” Kyson snaps.

“And she is your queen,” I say, nodding toward Ivy.

A small smile tugs at Kyson’s lips.He doesn’t deny it, but his expression shifts.

“I’m still the king,” he repeats, more to himself than to us.

Damian smirks knowingly.“So you keep saying.”

“My word is law,” Kyson insists, though his tone lacks conviction.

“For now,” I tease, and Damian snickers.

“I could always keep her as my servant,” Kyson says, but there’s no weight behind the words.

Damian folds his arms, giving him an incredulous look.“I didn’t say I would,” he says flatly.

“I know you won’t,” Damian says, his tone certain.

“Unless, of course, she did something bad,” I add, earning glares from both of them.

“Now, why would you say that?What bad bone does the girl have in her body?”Damian asks, frowning at me.

“I’m just saying,” I reply with a shrug.

“It would have to be something horrendous,” Kyson admits, his voice softening as he glances at Ivy again.“Even then, I’m not sure I could…”

He trails off, a small chuckle escaping him.I raise an eyebrow at him.

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