The Alpha King’s Heart: His Rejected Mate (The Alpha King Series Book 1)

The holiday was nice and I spent each day of my time diving and doing all sorts of activities with my mate. We also had sex, lots of it. We pulled into the driveway. Like a real gentleman, Wyatt opened the door for me and leaned in for a sweet kiss.

‘We should go on holiday more often,’ he said and I nodded. He gave me a long kiss and said; ‘ I love you, never forget that okay?’ he was sincere and I pecked him again.

‘As do I, thank you for a wonderful time, handsome, now go to work,’

‘How did you know?’

‘Your phone wouldn’t stop buzzing,’

‘I’ll see you tomorrow, my love,’

A few servants were already there to welcome us. Jerico grabbed our new bags and took them inside.

‘Should lunch be served, my lady,’ Asked Jerico. We didn’t eat much for breakfast so I nodded a yes as I went upstairs to refresh.

I went back down but immediately regretted it when I saw Azriel coming from a different wing. He stood and we stared at each other. I continued going downstairs. I was afraid I’d fall because I could still feel his gaze on me.

After lunch, I went into the library. I needed to educate myself about the Black Diamond pack. The high vault room was always pleasant to look at. I browsed through the books until I found exactly the book I was looking for. I picked it out and sat beside the mantlepiece to read.

The hierarchy, and the leadership society. The duties of each rank. It was late in the evening when I left the library because it was getting colder now. I had a maid bring me a cardigan, and I wore it as my legs took me outside to the garden. My breath hitched when I saw him. Azriel’s back was facing me. His toned back was outlined by the fitted sweater he was wearing. He sensed me but didn’t turn around, only Wolf came to me, waggling his tail and I crouched down to pet him. He was letting out satisfied sounds and I kissed his fur. Standing up, I turned to leave, and he followed.

‘Go back to your master,’ I whispered and he looked at me with puppy dog eyes. He was too cute seriously. I walked around the yard, enjoying the cool air until it was time for me to get inside. I didn’t have dinner because I was still sate so we went straight to bed.

The next morning, I was up early and wore my sports bra and legging as I always do. I love jogging and it develops my stamina.

I barged into Luca’s room and removed the sheets from his body.

‘Bruh, why do you do that?’ he scowled.

‘Want to jog with me?’ I asked.

‘No and don’t you do that with Azriel?’ He groaned.

‘Well, I’m pissed at him and I’m avoiding any contact with him whatsoever,’

‘You share an office and have almost the same schedule at school,’ he glared at me. I sat on the bed, thinking

‘Why doesn’t he go work from the palace? Or just stay there! As in, he’s a high-ranking member and I’m sure he has duties then why does he stay here, and where does he go at night?’ I murmured still in thought.

‘Well, he does go to the palace occasionally,’

‘Occasionally,’ I tilted my head. My brother only rolled his eyes.

‘Where does he go before dinner, he just disappears,’ I said.

‘Will you let it go if I agree to go jogging with you?’ Lucas asked, just to shut me up. I wasn’t going to let it go, in fact, I planned to follow him until I see what he was hiding in the forest.

After our run, we went to school. I was teaching the first period today. I concluded my class and for the rest of the day, I sat in the lounge, content that Azriel didn’t come today. I was standing against the balcony, hoping that Azriel will emerge and go to the forest as usual. I was already dressed in tight leggings and a sports bra just in case I’ll have to run.

I waited for over an hour but he didn’t show up, bummer. I thought I went to the closet to change. I undid my hair and wore my night dress to sleep. Wyatt was not coming home today again as he had an urgent matter to deal with.

Days went by in a blur and I had not seen the brothers but Wyatt called me three times a day to check-in. I woke up Saturday morning to Dalla, Faye, and Eva in the living room, they were smiling and drinking.

‘Hi, ladies,’ I smiled as I descended the stairs. Faye passed me a glass as I reached them but I shook my head, it was 9 am. She chuckled and gulped it.

‘What brings you all here?’ I asked.

‘We want to go shopping and were hoping you can come with us,’ they showed me a black card. I bit my lower lips and Dalla held my hands

‘Pretty, please,’

My gaze went to Faye and Eva, they were pouting.

‘Okay,’ I said, running upstairs to get my bag and texting Wyatt.

Me [ hey, babe, the girls are here and want to go shopping]

Wyatt [ Great, use the card I gave you. Go wild and get whatever pleases your eyes]

Me [ Wyatt ]

Wyatt [ No, babe, please get anything for you and Lucas] he insisted.

Me [ Don’t hate me when you have zero dollars in your account]

Wyatt [ That can never happen in this lifetime or the next] I only smiled at his reply and I join the girls in the foyer.