Protect Me Alpha King novel Chapter 52

But, of course, Elijah was the total opposite of an asshole. It was difficult to hate him. And if he continued showing me this kind of luxury, it would become more complex.

After a couple seconds, I said, ''Can I say something, Elijah?'' I asked while clutching the pendant.

''Yes. You may. Do not hesitate to say what is in your mind, River.''

''Why are you doing this?''

His forehead knotted. "Doing what? I don't follow you.''

I sighed. ''Why are you being good to me? It's confusing on my part. Is that because you also see that woman in me? If we don't have the same similarity, will you still treat me like this?''

What was the point of not saying it out loud? If he wanted honesty, he should be able to handle my question.

My gaze went back to the servants. They were still looking at us while pretending to sweep the ground.

"Are we thinking about the same woman?"

"None other than."

He fell into deep thought and confessed, ''I never liked that woman, to begin with. If you resembled her attitude, I wouldn't be approaching you like this.''

My ears perked. I smell fishy.

My brows furrowed. ''Why? What did she do?'' I urged.

Leah licked Elijah's hand, and the man scratched her neck.

''She nearly kissed me once."

I felt like I had become deaf.

"Kissed? Even if she knew she was mated to the alpha king?" I whispered.

"Let's not talk about her, alright? I thought you would not be talking about her anymore.''

Zenith? Seducing Elijah? Did the alpha king know about that?

"The alpha king did not know if that is what you are thinking, River." He let out a sigh. "Let's stop this talk before the alpha king knows about it. I've been hiding it from him."

"You should tell him what happened," I advised. Was I that evil? Perhaps I was. "He still could not get over his love for Zenith. If you tell him that she had been unfaithful once in their relationship, he will let go of that woman."

Elijah absentmindedly patted Leah's neck, and the horse leaned on his touch.

"Do you think that's easy? I don't want to ruin his memories of that woman. I wanted him to think that she was the best woman."

Elijah seemed like he was telling the truth. Moreover, what would he get in return if he lied to me? Nothing.

"Are you sure she was trying to seduce you? Maybe you are wrong, Elijah," I said softly. "You may have misunderstood it."

"Is stripping naked in front of me not seducing, River? Tell me what you call that so that I will know."

Stripping? I never thought the alpha king's beloved Zenith could do that.

Hmm…Everything was suddenly becoming Interesting. Zenith was not the angel the alpha king had known.

"You have a point there. She liked you?"

He shrugged his shoulders. "Only that woman can tell. Let's drop the topic about her, woman. It will not benefit you at all. Knowing her more will only endanger you. The alpha king will get mad."

"He will not know."

He shook his head. "Let it go. Okay? Hurry. Get inside. The alpha king may be waiting for you."

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The alpha king was not inside his chamber nor in the palace. I checked him everywhere, but he was nowhere to be found. These past few days, he got busier than usual. He also rarely eats and sleeps less.

If he continues doing that, his body will give up. Even with his werewolf ability, he could still get sick.

And as usual, I couldn't help but wait for him. Again. It already became my routine, even if I was unaware it was becoming my habit.

When the clock struck three o'clock, the door creaked, and the foul scent of blood wafted through the air.

I nearly puked but stopped myself.

The alpha king's footsteps were light. If last time, I pretended to sleep, this time, I was already at my feet, welcoming him while making sure to fasten my robe.