Protect Me, Alpha King

The truth coated with lies were the words Nora would only hear from me. Those were also the words Nora had been waiting for. She wanted me to spill the beans, endangering my name and maybe angering the alpha king for tinting his name.

The face of the alpha king would always be dignified at all times and refrain from doing something dishonorable. Improper. Inappropriate. Which was the complete opposite of my life back at Haverstone Pack. I was called Dog Slave while here...if someone will name me one, will be punished. "Is that right, Nora? You want the truth?” I taunted her.

The twins shook their heads in my direction, stopping me from whatever plans I had in mind.

"Of course! So that the twins will know how evil you are. Tell us. Say how desperate you are to gain the alpha king and Sir Elijah's attention and how you will use them at your, River."

I smiled inwardly. This woman deserved a pat on her back for seeing past me, but too bad. I would never tell her she was right or that everything I had built so far would be ruined.

"River. You don't have to prove anything," the twins said softly. "We believe it was not you, okay? Besides, Sir Elijah has his harem and you will not pass his standards when it comes to women."

I did not know if I should be flattered or not by their statement.

"It's okay, Clara and Flare. I want this woman to stop after this." I faced Nora. "You want to know the facts, huh? Well, here is the truth. When I strolled out of the palace that night, I saw another woman coming out from the watchtower, clutching her torn clothes, her eyes messy, and her lips red from their kisses, looking back and forth afraid that someone had seen her. And she is one of your group, Nora. I saw her sharing the quarters with you.”

Her eyes glinted and looked sharp as a knife, not believing my words. "You are lying. It was you! How dare you use someone else to cover your lies!"

Folding my arms in front of my chest, I asked, "Really? How can you prove that I was that woman? At that time, you're busy with the alpha king. And do you have evidence that supports your claim? If I know, you are just jealous about me being the alpha king's slave. You want him for your good, right? Because you wanted to carry his child and rule beside him." It was also my goal, minus carrying the child part. I want nothing but power. "Well, news flash, you will never be one since you are not his Luna. Only the Luna will rule beside him."

Nora's eyes went red. "She already died and the alpha king will choose another one again!"

The twins inhaled sharply, the usual reaction I got whenever they said something forbidden by the alpha king.

"She died? Who is the woman?" Nora paled, her knees nearly giving out while the twins shifted their weight from foot to foot. Even the information about the Luna was forbidden to be exposed? "I am asking a question, Nora."

"A question that can never be answered, River,” the twins said with nervous expressions on their faces. "Let's disperse before the alpha king hears us and punishes us, shall we? Talking about the Luna will only lead us to our doom."

They nearly turned their back on me but stopped them. "Wait. Clara. Flare. I need to know about the Luna of this kingdom and why she was never beside the alpha king! Nora. You have to tell me about her."

I tried to touch her arms, but she evaded my touch, trembling while biting her fingernails. The twins wouldn't even look me in the eyes. The three of them were scared to face the alpha king's wrath. And no amount of coaxing will make them open their mouth.

"It's better for you not to know about the Luna, River.”

"Why?"

"Because I forbade anyone to spread rumors about her.”

The four of us stiffened when we heard the alpha king's voice as he strolled towards us. We gave our courtesy bow, while I looked at his shoes.

I could hear the three's fast heartbeats. Trying to save the twins at least, I stepped forward, meeting his gaze. "Your Majesty, I am only curious about the Luna. I thought I should learn everything about you since I am now your servant, especially taking care of your needs,” I answered, gathering all the humility my voice could muster just to avoid punishment from him.

"Your curiosity will always lead you to your downfall, River."

I thought Nora would let her fear swallow her, but she opened her mouth.

"Your Majesty! That woman! I tried to tell her that was a forbidden topic, but she always forced the information out of my mouth, using her power as your personal slave against us and that she will hurt me if I will not give what she wants,” Nora cried, nearly clutching the alpha king's arms for support.

She wiped her fake tears while looking at the alpha king behind her eyelashes.

Glaring at her, I kept my mouth shut, waiting for the right moment to pounce.

"Your Majesty. That's not true! River did not threaten her," the twins defended me.

"Liars!" Nora spat, showing her hatred for the three of us. "You're hiding her hideous personality! Why am I even surprised about it? You will always defend her! I wonder how much she gave to you to bribe you."

"Shame on you!" the twins exclaimed. "We are not taking any bribes from anyone!"

"What a bunch of liars!" Nora looked at the alpha king, but his eyes were staring at me.

"Are you already gathering your enemies in the palace?”

"Yes, Your Majesty. I'm certain she has a lot back in her pack," Nora retorted, instead.

"Are you my spokesperson now, Nora?" I inquired, then I smiled at His Majesty. "Of course not, Your Majesty. I am your face and my disgrace will be yours as well. I wouldn't allow that to happen and whatever Nora spread was nothing but lies. If someone is lying among us, it is her."

Nora's face became red and pointed her fingers at me. "You cunning bitch! Stop wearing your facade and show your real face! Don't make me the villain here!"

"You are the villain, Nora. We were only talking to each other when you butted in and then you suddenly accused River of having sex with Sir Elijah last night,” Clara said and put her hands on her mouth when she realized what she had said.

Flare pinched Clara on her side, making the latter wince but the damage had been done. The alpha king had already known about my rendezvous with Sir Elijah.

Using the opportunity, Nora declared, "Your Majesty, that is also the reason why I came here. A servant had seen her in the watchtower doing scandalous acts with Sir Elijah without fearing the others would see them. That servant also heard her voice calling Sir Elijah when she reached her climax. The servant would never be mistaken since she has a photographic memory."

What the fuck? I only massaged Elijah last night! How could the issue go bigger like this?!

The alpha king's expression darkened and the twins and Nora silently stepped back from him. It seemed like steam would come out from his nose and ears while he was calmly looking at me, his face flushed from anger.

I balled my fist and if my poisonous glares could kill, Nora would be long gone by now. I deeply regretted knowing her! She became one of my thorns in reaching my goals!

"Out! The three of you!"

The twins gave me a pitiful look while Nora's expression was triumphant after making the alpha king mad at me.

This wench!

My hands trembled, and hid them behind my back, for fear I would grab all her hair and pull it off. "Yes, Your Majesty,” they said in unison, giving their courtesy bow and hurried away as if they were being chased by a rogue.

I sighed, while I waited for the alpha king's next words.

"Inside," he ordered and stepped inside while I tailed him.

The door slammed shut behind me while I stared at his back, waiting for him to speak. His shoulders were tense as if he wanted to break all the furniture inside his chamber, which I wouldn't care about. He had a lot of treasures to replace everything.

After almost five minutes of silence, the alpha king did not even speak. Sensing he had no plans of talking, I said, "Your Majesty...about what Nora said, it was not—"

My words were cut short and the next thing I knew, Alpha King Maxxwell crushed his lips against mine just like what happened back in Haverstone Pack.