The Alpha King's Claim

The Alpha King’s Claim chapter 53 by desirenovel

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Transporting myself inside the war room, a deep scowl was already etched on my face. Elijah was already sitting in one of the chairs of the oval table, dressed still in his travel clothes. Agotta, or the realm of the witches, was a fifteen-day ride by horseback and five days lesser when traveled in wolf form. There were two gates through it when a visitor wishes to cross. It cuts the travel time in just a day, but even then, it would still cost the traveler tired muscles and a whole lot of migraine.

That was exactly the second reason why I didn’t want to visit that place. The first was simply because that realm was filled with women. The first and last time I visited Agotta was with my father when I was young. Like Ehnrelil, I couldn’t stomach how glimmering and bright their world looked.

Elijah had volunteered to be my vassal when dealing with the witches and I was under the impression he had enjoyed each of his visits there. Our magical food and the ability to be already wearing clothes post-shift were one of the many gifts given to him by the witches. Of course, despite my refusal, he talked me into accepting them for the benefit of the general ′were′ community.

Staring at him now, he didn’t look like he suffered complications post-travel, but he wasn’t the usual jovial man either.

“Speak,” I started, my voice almost sounding like a growl. I sat at the head chair and glared at him, ready to execute my anger at a moment’s notice. “But I’ll warn you ahead, Elijah, make your report count.”

“Oww, someone is stingy this morning,” he feigned hurt, wincing, but then he threw a toothy grin at me.

I stand corrected. It seemed his playful side was still intact.

“What now? Did you and Queen Serena bicker again?” he asked.

My sour expression didn’t change, but at the back of my head, I snickered at his remark. Oh, we did bicker alright and more. So much more.

brought me?” I asked him again, diverting his attention from the sensitive subject. He didn’t need to know Serena and I consummated our so-called fake marriage. If he did, he’d likely pester and tease

forward towards the table

and bad news for you.

good,” I interjected, preferring to set aside the

The good news is they didn’t suspect us killing the three witches despite finding them in our realm. They understood our side and they are willing to help with regards to the

that’s wasn’t painful to

bad?” I asked,

autopsy of the bodies and Lady Yllana used a spell to see their past and mayhap, see the face of the killer, but it was to no avail. There seems to be a force hiding the truth. She said the power was either ancient or novel, something she needed more

more. This definitely wasn’t a good

another thing brother,” Elijah continued, making a serious face, “one of the killed witches was an elemental witch. She uses

“Fire?” My brow arched.

heard the market of Cirelles was half engulfed in flames yesterday. Do you think it could be

Aaron, but all possibilities

his arms crossed while he gave

yesterday? It is unlike you to put a matter like this for

at the bulge on my pants.

disappointed. “With you still rejecting the queen, it is no wonder you would try your best to avoid her, thereby avoiding your duties in the castle too. You’d

side laughed. Oh, what would my dear brother say when he

know is how the witches and that murderer arrived in our realm,” I went on and

sigh and sank on his chair. “However, despite this, she