Page 35 of The Alpha King's Heart: His Rejected Mate
"So as revenge for killing his mate, the dark king kidnapped his cousin's mate and raped her," That was just sick!I felt bile rise in my throat.
"What happened next?"
"Father planned on killing Mila but kept her in his palace to spite his cousin, he would rape her and when he finally decided to end her life, he discovered she was pregnant, so he spared her life, he couldn't bring himself to kill his flesh and blood...if only he knew that was the child destined to end his wretched life," He chuckled bitterly.I felt the urge to touch him but refrained from doing so.
"I'm sorry for all you have been through,"
"I'm over it now.Mila was good to me and made sure to shield Wyatt and I from all the terrible things that were happening, but as we grew older, we saw how evil our father truly was, and how bad he treated her," he gritted his teeth, his fists were now clenched and the aura that radiated off him was dark, just like Wyatt when he is angry.It was scary.I took a step back from him.
I had so many questions and I wanted to know more, like why is his young brother king and not him but I didn't ask further seeing how it changed his mood.Small steps.
"I'm starving!"I touched my stomach.He looked at me but didn't say a word.I looked around where we were and saw a cute diner.
"Treat me to dinner, boss, I used so much of my energy today," His lips curled into a small smile and he nodded.
"You did run around a lot indeed," We crossed the road and entered the diner.It was elegant with lanterns and nice round booths.I noticed them sending nervous glances our way, especially the customers.Azriel only growled at them, making them look away in a hurry.The servers were most benevolent.Our food came and slowly, we ate our fries and chicken.It was so good.After we finished all our food, I stood up.
"I'm sure Luca is worried and I left the phone at home," I said, looking for it in my bag when I couldn't find it.
"Who leaves their mobile phone at home?"
"Me, I'm not a phone person, let's go,"
he pulled out his wallet and dropped a couple of bills on the table before walking home.
CHAPTER 28 Assistant
Azriel pushed open the door and i entered the house, "Thank you for dinner, Azriel," he nodded and I was about to go upstairs when a gruff voice stopped me.
"Adira!Where were you?"
Azriel muttered something under his breath as my head jerked to my mate.I missed him, " Hi, finally," I said.Standing on my tiptoes to kiss him quickly but he didn't touch me, his dangerous eyes were on his brother.
"Why are you here and with my mate?"he demanded.I look between the tall men.Their similarities and height were uncanny.I noticed the beta and gamma were watching in the corner, they looked a little uneasy.Do the brothers, not like each other?
"I got here days ago, and I'll let her tell you why we came in together," Azriel sighed.
"Why are you not at the palace?In your residence?"
"I wanted to be here, any problem with that?"
"Yes, you didn't report- "
"Um, " I cleared my throat to get his attention.My mate glared at me.
"Why are you with him?"
"I work with him at the Academy, I'm his assistant," I told him.
"I don't remember saying you could work,"
"Because I don't remember asking for your permission.I simply told you I want to work," I retorted.
"Well, I don't want you to," he said, resolute.I inhaled and kissed his hard torso, I looked up at him and smiled,
"Well, too bad for you because I love the work I have right now," I walked away.I heard Azriel chortle and Jett and Aspen stared at me in shock.I nodded curtly to them and went to Lucas' room.He was already sleeping.Poor kid must be tired, their training is so intense, and he has football practice on top of it all.
Reaching my room, I took off my clothes and prepared a bubble bath.
