Protect Me Alpha King novel Chapter 98

As I sauntered towards the library, I tried to control my breathing as pain and betrayal continued attacking me. Sunflower was also not helping when she continued wailing in the background.

Sometimes, I think it would be better to be alone with myself than be with someone who always hurts.

‘Stop it, will you? You’re getting irritating, Sun!’ I scolded her.

‘You don’t love the alpha king! It is who only lovs him! It is I who is only hurting! Is your heart frozen, River?’ she asked.

‘It’s not like that.’ I did not know anymore what words I would say to appease her. She would never listen to me! She is stubborn and thinks she is the only one hurting. When in fact, it was not the case! ‘Fine. If you want to drown in your pain, do it. Give Zenith the satisfaction.’

‘That woman! I don’t care if you are siblings or not! I will scratch her pretty face using my paws!’

‘You will never do that, okay?’

‘I will! She’s a bitch! She should never have come back!’ Using her paws, Sunflower wiped the tears from her eyes. ‘She will know how sharp my claws are.’

‘Chill, Sun.’

She looked at me in disbelief. ‘Chill? That’s all you can say? I. Am. Disappointed, River.’

I released a sigh. ‘Whatever. Your mind is already closed.’

And I just let her be.

When I reached the library, I was surprised to see Dawn standing.

"Hey. Why the long face?" she asked when she noticed my presence.

And just like how I perfected lying, I replied, "Nothing so far." We never planned to meet here. “Did you wait long?”

“Nah. Just in time. I made sure no one saw me when I strolled her. So...Did you see them?"

"Who?" I asked, not knowing who she was referring to.

"Zenith and the alpha king—" Dawn shook her head when she realized something and changed her mind. "No. Never mind. Let’s not talk about them and get over this, okay."

My lips pressed into a thin line.

"I saw them. Kissing. Having the best time of their lives. See? The alpha king has no plans for us. And I wanted to slap myself for expecting something more from him. I know I should be done with him. Or accepting his suggestion of becoming his concubine is better, but I could not stomach being a second option and begging for his attention. I don’t want that kind of life, okay? And what will happen if we have pups? Would they also do the same? Wait for him? I don’t like it."

Dawn's expression softened; she grabbed my hand and pressed it firmly. "Despite that, I hope that will not be your reason for betraying the alpha king."

I smiled bitterly. "I don't know what to say anymore, Dawn. I wanted to punish him for his actions, but I also pity my wolf."

"Do you love the alpha king?" she asked. I was taken aback by her question, not expecting it. "River. Do you love him?" she pressed.

I sighed. "Does it matter?"

"It will matter."

"I do," I answered calmly. I tried to act as if it did not matter.

Well, Dawn was kind of expecting my answer.

"Hold on to that. I know the alpha king also loves you."

I laughed bitterly. "Stop lying to me, okay? For what? Just to console me? I don't want any consolation from anyone." I yanked my hand away from her and went to the door, and put my ears on the wall, trying to make out any movements. "Is anyone inside?" None so far.

"I can't hear anything.”

“Same.”

I faced Dawn while observing if some guards would go in our direction. “According to my research, after Zenith went missing, the alpha king constantly visited this place. Maybe to do some thinking?" she asked, whispering.

More like to reminisce about his love for his beloved Zenith, I wanted to add but kept my mouth shut. Who would have known? Maybe this was their most memorable place.

Dawn twisted the knob and looked at me. “It’s not locked,” she whispered.

I nodded at her, helped her, and pushed the door open. The door creaked until it finally opened.

Both our eyes bulged when we saw Beta Isagani, with his eyes meeting ours. “River and Luna Dawn,” he said, staring at us with his icy cold stare. “To what pleasure do I owe you? And why are you here? You are supposed to be in the banquet.”

Dawn and I stared at each other, not expecting the beta was here.

Fudge.

My mouth opened and closed while Dawn stood frozen. If there was someone whom I didn’t like meeting inside the palace, it was this man. I did not know what he was thinking, and the way he looked seemed like he was always thinking we would do some kind of sin. Plus, the fact that he was scary as hell.

“This place is forbidden unless the alpha king asked you to be here.”

That was the truth. Even I could not have come here without the alpha king’s presence. And if not for Tristan, I would not know the significance of this place and the treasure it carried.

“The alpha king asked me to get something,” I said.

Beta Valentine lifted his brows. “River. You may be the alpha king’s mate—”