The Alpha King’s Heart: The King’s Mate

Adira’s POV

Chloe and Yang helped me get ready for the party. I wore a beautiful dress and high heels, my hair is done perfectly and so was my make-up. The driver took me to the palace and just like last time, it was a marvel to my eyes. All eyes fell on me when I entered the ballroom and I held their gaze. I didn’t want to look timid or intimidated by them because I knew these were high senates of the pack and other Alphas were in attendance.

My eyes found my mate instantly and his awe gaze was on me. I was about to take a step further when Richard Tarion walked over to me. I heard Wyatt’s low growl but still politely greeted Richard.

‘You look beautiful,’ he said.

‘Indeed,’ My mate approached us, he was glaring at Richard. Wyatt pecked my lips and I didn’t pull away. I missed him so badly, I missed being kissed and touched by him.

‘Stay away from my mate,’ he whispered to Richard and linked my arm with his. My eyes caught Azriel among the people watching us with inquisitiveness, he was with the beautiful lady he was with last time. Was she his girlfriend, I wondered.

‘Why am I here? Wyatt,’ I asked seriously. He inhaled and touched my neck with his warm hands.

‘I wanted you here, it’s a senate party, and you, as their soon-to-be Queen, should attend,’ he said and I scoffed.

‘Is there an issue,’

Wyatt had not properly introduced me to anyone so I’m sure they thought of me as a mistress since most Alphas had them.

‘I’m sure the majority of them think of me as your side piece or something despicable because you and Rachel are bound by an oath that isn’t broken yet,’

I said, looking at Rachel, she was glaring at us. Her brother was holding her arm tightly and my eyes fell on her stomach, Wyatt’s baby was in there.

‘You’re right,’ he said.

Wyatt cleared his throat and everyone quieted and looked at us, I wanted to move away from the spotlight but he circled an arm around my waist.

‘Good evening ladies, and gentlemen,’ he greeted. My heart was racing in my chest but I tried hard to tame my emotions and held my head high.

‘I welcome you all to this year’s senate party. I have an important announcement,’ he began and looked at me with eyes filled with love, ‘I have found my mate,’ he smiled gently and mutters went through the room. Others were in shock, pleased at the news, and others expressions I couldn’t decipher. Mila and Dalla were the first to clap and the others followed suit.

Wyatt nodded ‘ And I plan on making her my Luna and Queen,’ he announced, Wyatt took my hand and bent low to press his lips on it, ignoring all the chatter through the room. He faced the crowd again,

‘I know what you’re thinking. The oath and I take full responsibility for whatever will happen with the Silver Dawn pack,’ his eyes went to Tarion siblings. Rachel was about to cry now, her nose flared as her lips quivered. I could tell that people had questions but didn’t bring them out just yet.

‘Thank you everyone and enjoy the party,’ Wyatt concluded and soft piano music resumed.

People were still talking about the king’s announcement as Wyatt introduced me to some Alphas who were benevolent. I was surprised at how friendly they and their luna were to me. However, it was the senators that were grumpy or in doubt, they kept eyeing me like I was there to steal something precious from them. They didn’t trust me to lead with Wyatt.

‘Hi, lovely!’ Mila gave me a tight hug, making me wince a little. She pulled away with a smile and said; ‘ I’m glad you came, and I can’t wait to spend more time with you,’

Wyatt excused himself to talk to some men with Aspen while Mila presented me to some members of the court, some of them were lovely, but others were pretending. I could easily differentiate real and fake because of their auras.

‘You look beautiful Luna Adira,’ One of the fake ladies said, ‘ I especially love the bracelet, how many carats are they?’

‘I don’t ask,’ I said nonchalantly. She glanced at the young woman next to her.

‘It must be a family heirloom, who are your parents again? Because you are somebody right? ‘ she tilted her head, giving me an insincere smile. She wanted to know my rank and how much I was worth.

‘If you want to ask something, just do it directly, it’s pathetic to go through corners,’ I said. They were shocked and gasped, before bowing and quickly leaving my space. Mila was back with a proud smile on her lips.

‘Those are the ladies of the court, very entitled, rich and spoilt, they were married off into wealthy families and do nothing but frustrate and gossip about others, however, I have a feeling you will handle them just fine, dearest,’ Mila said. The two ladies were now talking to a group of ladies, glancing at me.

‘She will, did you see how Felice Shuma ran away from her, ‘ Dalla chuckled and I smiled at her, I didn’t want to be angry at them any longer. As if sensing that, they all hugged me at once and I held them.

‘We are so glad you’re not mad anymore,’ Eva said. We were chatting about who was who in the palace when Wyatt and Jett approached our little ground. Jett bowed and greeted me, I answered him politely.

‘Are you alright?’ Asked Wyatt, seeing I was too quiet, the group left us alone and I answered.

‘I’m alright. Just a little overwhelmed,’ Wyatt inhaled and frowned faintly.

‘I messed up and I take responsibility but I want to fix it and give you your rightful place. Just let me handle everything and soon after Rachel’s mark fades, I’ll mark you and you’ll officially be my Queen, Adira,’

‘It’s not going to be easy Wyatt, her wolf chose you as her mate and she won’t let go easily,’

He kissed my lips gently and I felt tingles rush on my skin.

‘Be patient with me and for now, I wish you can come here often so that Mother teaches you your duties and the people at the palace will get acquainted with you. After all, acceptance comes from familiarity,’

He was right, for the senate to accept me, they needed to see what I can do. They ought to see me here often. Tonight was only the first step to a long weary road.

‘I haven’t forgiven you,’ I said, pouting. He smiled and grabbed my hand, leading me out of the ballroom to a wide bright hallway.

‘Isn’t it a little rude to leave the guests?’ I asked, fixing his collar.

‘I missed you,’ he said.

‘As I said, I have not yet forgiven you,’

‘I know,’ he purred, pulling me closer by my waist as two male servants with silver trays in their hands appeared out of nowhere. Wyatt nodded his head and one of the servants shows me what he had in his hand.

‘A burger?’ I stared up at him, scowling. ‘ Do you think it will help your case?’

He slowly nodded. The burger looked very delicious and I wanted to eat it because I was so hungry.

‘Well, this is a start,’ I mumbled and took a bite of it, my eyes widen at how delectable it was. I chewed slowly, ‘ So good!’

Wyatt only looked at me with a warm smile on his lips and I smiled back. ‘ What?’

He shook his head and exhorted me to eat.

‘I should retouch my face and hair before going back in there. Run along, I’ll be there soon,’ I said. He nodded and I went to the restrooms but I didn’t expect Rachel to follow me there.