Alpha King Wymond’s POV

My wolf was starting to go crazy again. Her scent was intoxicating, her piercing blue eyes looked like that of an enchantress. She was evading every rationality I had.

I knew Claire was a beauty, but standing so close to her, I realized she was much more beautiful than I thought. Damien is a fool for breaking her heart.

Such a pure soul, so beautiful, and Damien was too blind to see because he was blinded by lust. I could sense it from him that he already slept with the other she-wolf.

Even if I have to threaten Claire, I will, as long as I have her beside me.

As for the Nile Alpha King, I already know about most of his plans. He’s planning on taking out the weaker Alpha Kings. He knows I’m the strongest, so he’s going to gather allies and prisoners to fight me.

We have five regions being headed by five Alpha Kings: the Nile Region, the Lockwood Region, the Blue Blood Region, the Ember Moon Region, and the Frostern Region.

I’m the King of the Lockwood Region. In the five regions, my region is one of the most powerful, with outstanding Alphas.

I also know that Claire is a very good diplomat. I would need her to convince the other Alpha Kings to align with me.

I have to keep Claire by my side no matter what. Something kept telling me not to let her out of my sight. I concluded that it must be my wolf who’s craving her, that’s why I felt that way.

No matter what it is, she can’t leave my side. I won’t allow it.

Claire’s POV

I stood there in my thoughts, thinking about what the Alpha King said. My thoughts were a mess because I could not wrap my head around the thought of becoming the Alpha King’s Luna.

It’s too good to be true, and what’s with the arrogance and threat? Saying he’s not asking me but commanding.

I refused to be objectified by anyone. As much as I want to have my revenge on Damien, I can’t do that living like a prisoner, being kept to be objectified. And why would the King help me? He owed me nothing.

I decided to leave his palace at nightfall. I still have my father’s house in the outskirts of this region. I would go there and maybe resume my father’s gold business.

Immediately I fetched Nora and told her my plan. She was not too happy about it, but she had no choice.

She asked me what I talked about with the King. I told her what he said and how he said he’s not asking me, not even giving me a choice, but I won’t stay and be objectified by anyone.

Nora was shocked when I told her. She said, “If he said it like that then how are we going to leave?”

“Through the door,” I said flatly.

“What if he stops us?”

“Why would he stop us? Who am I for him to be so interested in? He’s probably forgotten about me, and he’s already with a beautiful blonde somewhere in his chambers.”

When we talked, I could see it in his eyes. Maybe I was wrong, but I thought I could see lust in his eyes when he stood close to me. But since he didn’t make a move on me, he probably went to look for it somewhere else. So leaving shouldn’t be a problem, right?

Nora was really skeptical about my plan, but as my handmaid she had to go with my plan.

She asked, “How do you intend on resuming your father’s business?”

What Damien or anybody did not know was that my father’s gold mine was still working. My father had a backup plan for me. He entrusted the business to his Beta, who was to hand it over to me if the need arises.

Even if I had spent most of my inheritance on Damien and his pack, I still had my father’s gold mine.

I told Nora not to worry. I would figure it out, and we’d be alright.

Nora is more than a handmaid to me. We grew up together. Her father was a member of my father’s pack. Her father died alongside my family, so we have been together ever since.

Nora became my family, and no matter where I go, I’ll always bring her with me.

I could see the worry on her face, but I kept reassuring her that we’d be fine.

Night came, and we gathered our things and headed for the door. I left a note on the nightstand in the room for the Alpha King, telling him how grateful I am for his help but we’d be fine on our own.

Reaching the large door, which is the main door of the castle, we met with the guard who had brought us to the quarters previously. He had a shocked look on; it was almost like he was terrified to see us leaving.

He blocked the door and had a sorry expression on. He then said, “I’m sorry, my Lady, but I can’t let you go.” I was shocked by what he said.

Two more guards came by and also stood by the door. They looked like they were on important business. I was stupefied by what I was seeing.

Why would the Alpha King go to such lengths for a mere virginity? It can’t be because of the war he said would be coming. I don’t see how I can help him with that.

I was furious. I demanded to see him immediately. The moment I said that, I heard a voice behind me that sent chills down my spine.

How does he do that every time? As keen as my hearing is, I could not hear him walk in. Maybe it’s because he’s the Alpha King… so I thought.

“You demanded to see me.”

I turned, looking a little startled. Why does he always make me feel scared whenever he’s close to me?

He was standing there, looking all mighty and sexy. Oh my world, did I just think the Alpha King is sexy? I shook the feeling off.

His hair looked like he just got out of the shower. He was wearing loose grey trousers that looked like sleepwear but luxurious. He had his robe on, but it wasn’t tied.

I could see his well-sculpted abs that looked like the goddess took extra time in molding. I was close to drooling, and it looked like he caught it, and I could swear I saw him smirk.

He asked again, “You demanded to see me.”

I just stood there, and all the anger was stuck within me.

Now I know I’m in trouble.