The Alpha King Call Boy – Chapter 20
Fiona
I opened my mouth, unsure how to answer the question.
My husband despised my father, which was evident during the wedding with Baron. I didn’t know the extent of their history, and although my father was a scoundrel, he had still raised me for over twenty years, so I couldn’t ignore his death.
he didn’t appear to expect an answer from me.
won’t give up easily.”
their next class. My phone vibrated in my pocket, so I pulled it out to look casual. It was a text from Nina.
s here at my door?
Me: What?
marry Baron.
ng about for a second and then grinned. Kayden wa
ed my jaw, trapped like a spider in a web. I had slipped past her twice over the past few days, not wanting to deal with her.
s there? Why?
said I get to come to the p
: What? Did he say why?
Alexander said he wants to meet me.
will be waiting for you.
y with me.
ost to me. It seemed I would have no choice today. It was time to cut the head off the snake. I straightened and placed my mask of cool irrelevance firmly in place.
dear, I have been hoping to run into you.
our day is going well,” I said, bobbing with a curtsy.
ded and pressed her lips. “Come, let’s walk. What is on your
ch together.”
aned in as I moved in the direction of the West Wing.
ad a chance to
ble betrayer. “Yes, I did give it some consideration. I just do not think it is in my best interest to go against Alexander at this time.”
aiting.”
ust decline the offer.”
hat woman’s life someone was strong enough to tell her NO. I was pleased that it could be me. I left her standing alone in shock. I was going to have to be vigilant all the time. Alexander and I knew she wo
he middle of hand-to-hand combat with a much larger soldier.
ck. When he did, Alexander sprang high and flipped over the man landing behind him.
ired him. He was something to watch with all that power and skill.
pponent. Irritation rattled me because Alexander wouldn’t let me continue my daily workouts.
es, but things were better with Alexander around more. I did
rt.
xt. Said Kayden was there to get her?”
ith you will help keep you safe. It is another set of eyes watching Scarlet.”
e cut-off top. Her hair was now dark purple to her shoulders instead of the red I had last seen her with. A grim-faced Kayden marched be
God, this plac
patted Kayden on the back. “Now you can walk these lovely women to the room next to mine. That is w
en’s eyes
d Kayden grumbled, one of the King’s guards marched over and handed Alexander an envelope. Alexander took it and b
l to attend.”
?” I asked but already
”
na. “She talked to me today.”
“Yes.”
ont of my father. We must be prepared for anything.”
e talking about?”
picked up the bags. “I will explain as we go.”
better.”
o the palace. I was nervous about the dinner and what Scarlet would try to do since I turned her down.
and I prepared for the formal dinner.
o hide my baby bump.
ncy in the palace, so until the Marking ceremony, I would do my best to hide it.
rm-fitting black dress cut low at the back. When we left our rooms, Kayden was also in a tuxedo.
good, Kayden. You’re my date for
lexander offered his ar
t of Scarlet. However, my father is not an unreasonable man. It should be
I didn’t know what to expect. But I was glad to be with the others. The doors to the Great Hall were closed, yet the guards stood tall.
nced.