Protect Me Alpha King novel Chapter 72

My lips pressed into a thin line.

I wanted to tell him it was no longer necessary to get irritated, but I knew he would only order me to keep my mouth shut. Again. As if that was the only thing he could ask me now.

Fine. I won't press it more. It would only stress me out.

I turned sideways, giving him the silence he deserved. He was giving me the cold shoulder? No problem at all!

I should be the one in a bad mood since I slept for only a few hours because of him.

"I will give you your silence then. Enjoy," I muttered and shifted my gaze to the view outside. The more I looked outside, the more I slept.

He did not answer. Once more.

Hmmph.

The cool breeze brushing against my skin was tempting me to fall asleep. And I did. I give in to the temptation.

I had to gather my strength anyway for the upcoming meeting with the two alphas.

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I was dreaming that I was dancing in the meadow with all the butterflies encircling me. I was laughing my heart out. Unbothered with all my problems.

Until…Someone shook my shoulders softly. That voice was calling me gently with hesitation. Instead of opening my eyes, the more I snuggled into the warmth that the body was giving me and clutched him as if my life depended on him. And he smelt so good. Delicious. Mouth-watering. The smell of my favorite sandalwood scent. Like that of the alpha king.

I wanted to sleep beside this person.

The person groaned, shaking me again. This time, with more force.

“River.” His voice was coated with urgency.

Damn that voice. Can’t he see I was sleeping?

“River. Will you continue sleeping or do you want me to toss you out of the carriage?”

Oh, great. Did that voice belong to the alpha king?

As much as I wanted to stay in that person's warmth, I opened my eyes and saw I was clinging and leaning on His Majesty's arms with my nose pressed on his bare skin.

I stiffened.

Oh. My. Goddess.

I did not know how it happened like this, but damn. This was embarrassing!

Horrified, I stood and sat opposite him, nearly falling because of hurrying.

The alpha king leaned on his seat.

“My apologies, Your Majesty. I slept more soundly than I intended.”

It was because of my lack of sleep. I got so comfortable with his presence that I put down my defenses.

The alpha king folded his arms in front of his chest. “Wipe the drool on your face, River.”

Drool? I was not drooling, right? I better check.

I did what I was told. He was right. There was something wet at the corner of my lips.

Ugh.

“I’m so-sorry, Your M-Majesty.”

Could someone kill me now? Or I wanted the ground to swallow me up?

I checked for the second time for any drools. No more. Satisfied, I glanced at the alpha king shyly.

“I’m decent, Your Majesty.”

“You are my face, River. It’s unacceptable behavior that you’re drooling like earlier.”

Was it my fault that I did not know I was drooling? He also salivates during his sleep. I just kept silent about that.

Letting it go, I said, “Alright. I know. I know, Your Majesty. I’m sorry if I had fallen asleep. May I know where we are right now?”

I checked my surroundings and went pale when the familiarity of the place hit me hard. Haverstone Pack. My beloved pack.

Our companions on this trip had already stepped out of their carriages and the only remaining passengers inside were the alpha king and me.

“You know where we are?” the alpha king asked.

I hung my head low.

“Haverstone Pack,” I mumbled.

I shrink in my seat.

I was not yet ready to meet my previous packmates. Or even Alpha Erik. Especially Alpha Wade. If only the alpha king did not accept the invitation, I would be back in the safety of the palace. My life was starting to feel great at that place. I will be facing the devils of my past.

“It’s time to meet your ex-mate,” he announced.

I fisted on the hemline of my dress. I did not know if he was only mocking me or not, but I did not appreciate any of it.

Refusing to not let it affect me, I smiled at him and hid the bitterness I felt in my heart now. “Can I stay here, Your Majesty?”