Protect Me Alpha King novel Chapter 96

I hide the dagger on my hip and faced Dawn. Her eyes were wary and watched my every move.

I knew she was not the type to report to Maxxwell about what she heard this evening. I was glad I did not necessarily give my permission in the revolt against the kingdom.

I felt butterflies in my stomach when she continued looking at me as if I committed the greatest sin of all mankind.

"Dawn. You don't have to look at me like that," I whispered. "Is the banquet done? I came here to take some fresh air to breathe but Tristan suddenly showed."

"River. Entertaining him was a mistake."

"I never thought he would show up," I explained.

"River. Do you believe in his words? That's a rogue we are talking about here. They are cunning and the only thing they wanted is to destroy this kingdom. That's the only thing they want."

I looked away. "The age of the woman who might have put me in the river and Master Henderson's words coincided, Dawn. I cannot stay still after hearing it."

I heard her resounding footsteps.

The cold was becoming unbearable.

"Then what? You will betray the alpha king? Come on, River. The alpha king might be arrogant, cold, and ruthless, but he never abused you."

That hit a nerve.

In all honesty, I don't know what to do anymore.

But still….

"I don't know," I answered in a soft quiet voice.

Dawn closed the distance between us and held me in both frail hands, shaking me slightly.

"Alpha King Maxxwell is your mate. How could you betray him? You don't know how it feels like when your mate is dead, River. A dead mate is worst than rejection. You will be living in this world as if you are dead. Believe me, because I experienced it first hand, okay? Betraying the alpha king is not worth it. You should be the one helping him and protect him at all costs in your little way."

I slapped away her hands and picked up the fallen leaves on the ground. "He betrayed me first," I murmured.

Dawn's jaws dropped. "I am not expecting it hearing it from you, River," she said in disbelief.

I faced her, narrowing my eyes.

"Why? That's the truth, Dawn." Wiping angrily the tears, I added, "Looked at what he did to me. He promised to proclaim me as his queen but when Zenith came back, Alpha King Maxxwell tossed me aside, forgetting his promise. What kind of mate did that?"

Dawn clicked her tongue. "He is in the process of gathering his thoughts right now, River. Please be patient and wait for him. He will give you the answer to your question."

"Bullshit!" I cursed which made her flinch. "Stop defending him, okay? He is a bastard! An asshole! A jerk!"

It was called blasphemy when someone talked ill against the alpha king and called him names.

But right now. I did not care!