The Alpha King Call Boy – Chapter 164

Kayden drove back to the palace while I sat in back and made some calls.

I called Brandon first. Told him he was going to work full-time for me going forward. That I needed him heading a cabinet for me, and to get started tomorrow hiring a team. He was all “yes,” as I expected.

I had been preparing all my life for the big job I had just inherited. But the way it was unfolding tonight was definitely a surprise. And the timing certainly could not be worse.

d to stay by Fiona’s side right now. Until the baby came. And then when the baby was here, too; I needed to be present in my child’s life from the start.

. And that would be true whether or not I had a baby coming in a matter of days. A leader’s job is to lead, not to do everything oneself, alone.

r war room elsewhere. And lead the charge on strategizing a counter-attack against the invaders in our midst.

and spacious room located at the very center of the palace grounds, with a hidden passage leading up a tower to a cr

irst.

to Fiona.

sound asleep.

her. It was kind of a strange sight, seeing another body there next to Fiona on my side of our bed. But Nina jumped up quickly, quiet and catlike, as soon as I stepped

y into our kitchenette and started t

lose, “I’m so sorry about your dad.”

e had more contractions this morning?”

s coming soon, Daddy.”

at. But also the way she said it was for sure a bit suggestive, too. I was just suddenly aware that we were standing side by side in the dark, and felt very awkward, and wanted

y and holding her hand over her mouth, trying to sup

” she whispered over shushed laughter. “I promise you, that wasn’t supposed to sound dirty, if it did. I’m

ghter was contagious.

d.”

r toward the coffee maker and star

o sit down. I’ll get it started.”

zy,” Nina whispered.

at she’d had some coffee and a bite to eat.

left it at that.

na, can I ask you somethin

up?”

times, you could have more comfort and privacy. Can I do that for you?”

Hm.”

etimes, it would not only be fine, but it would also give me some peace of mind. Knowing that she has her friend nearby.”

light: “Ohh, I see. You didn’t like coming home and finding me in bed with your wife.”

of these. She got me. I laughed.

up Fiona, who

I come home.”

sleepy voice.

ver the past couple days. I kissed her palm, then began to massage both her hands with my own, pressing warmth into them.

aid from a distance. She was collecting some items and putting them into a shiny leather bag. Trying to quickly give us some privacy.

a.”

. Take your time.”

d her hands from mine, needing them to push herself up into a

a was trying to be considerate, and I really appreciated it. But I was a little concerned about her.

ded. She stopped packing.

by in a few minutes. He can show you to a room. Just get a couple hours of sleep before you get in t

hird person

and stepped into the room he’d just unlocked.

dation.

ut that’s not how last night had wound up going.

ayden watching her from the hallway. He had

e if you need anything here.”

Why don’t you hang out a little bit? Have some bre

y.”

his lips against a smile. “I really am sorry I can’t stay. Very sorry.”