The Alpha King's Claim

The Alpha King’s Claim chapter 32 by desirenovel

Serena

Trying to understand Rhea’s words, I recollected everything I experienced so far, and yeah, somehow, not all were bad.

“True, this place is different than ours,” I started when I faced her. “It is attractive…”

‘Not to mention the king,’ my mind pitched in. I inwardly groaned. Of all the things to highlight, why him?

Then I remembered one basic fact Rhea might not have known.

“If…if you want to stay, I think you can, but a word of advise, know first what kind of people you are dealing with,” I stated vaguely. If I tell her head-on that this kingdom’s people including their rulers were werewolves, she’d probably think me crazy.

A small curve on her lip appeared and then I saw an undeniable recognition in her eyes.

“I know what you’re trying to say, Serena. I know already what they are. They are werewolves.”

My mouth gaped and I blinked many times.

“Wow, that fast?” I muttered.

She nodded and another blush, this time clearer, appeared on her cheeks.

“The crown prince…uhm…showed me.”

Her eyes moved everywhere except in my direction. She looked shy and cute, and quite frankly, a bit turned on judging from the look on her face—biting her lip and all.

super curious, whatever happened to them when leaving the vampire realm was theirs to keep. I wouldn’t want to pry on their privacy as much

you’re the queen of this kingdom, wouldn’t you want to spend your time here to get to know your people more? Think of it as a vacation,” she advised, her

sighed and lowered

about it, Rhea. It’s…it’s complicated for now,” I stated, thinking of the one man that

my hand. “I understand, but if you change your mind, let me know.

back her

about we explore this castle first?” I offered, looking at her with beaming eyes. To tour the castle with someone who hadn’t also been in the place would be a challenge I know but it would also

she giggled and

looked like kids exploring with not a care in the world if our mothers were looking for us. We giggled and laughed and our voices were all

next, and quickly pull themselves down the floor to attempt a perfect bow. Rhea would wink at me and pucker her lips, teasing me to give them poor soldiers a blessing. I’d quickly shake my head and control my laughter. No way would I act like the pope

colors on their roofs. There were high towers I counted down to ten guarding the castle and the castle itself was surrounded with tall walls. The gardens below were magnificent, the choices of plants and its landscaping were the same. A

doing a perfect job on it.’ Would it be wise

the adoration in her eyes of the place. She had already made up her mind to stay. It was a quick decision and I envied her. I wished I was that damn straight. Remembering her words earlier, she was right. Earth

wouldn’t fit in in this world. He was just using me. I was just a ruse queen.

the time this mark on my wrist disappears, I’d have to do my duties

a fun time,” a familiar voice interrupted our examination of the kingdom and we both quickly turned to

I exclaimed,

to perform a curtsy. “Your Highness…” she whispered which consequently earned a frown from

told you to call me by my name,” he corrected; his tone of voice a whole lot different from what I’m used to. His words were

trying to contain the grin

Cedric,”

parroted, my forehead

Prince Elijah chuckled.