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

Adira’s POV

While on the plane, I found myself crying. I couldn’t stop the fat tears rolling down my cheeks. My heart was calling unto my mate and I cried louder. I wanted him here to hold my hand and smile at me, his smile brings me joy and comfort. He was my safety net since the day I met him but now, I was starting to doubt that. I didn’t want to doubt it because I knew of his love for me. I was the one who encouraged him to take more interest in the child he was expecting so why was I crying? Azriel didn’t say a word to me as I cried, and I appreciated that.

Two hours went by and we landed, only did Azriel speak, ‘ Are you ready?’

I nodded. I flinched when Azriel cupped my face and wiped the few tears away from my face with his fingers.

We descended the stairs and the staff bowed to us, we left the strip to the taxi rank and I found myself sitting. I inhaled, trying to clear my mind.

‘We should stay somewhere and tomorrow morning go to speak to the Alpha,’ I said and Azriel nodded. There was an apartment building I knew of that we could rent.

I hollered for a taxi and it stopped, Azriel opened the door for me and got in after me. Five minutes later, we arrived at the apartment and Azriel paid for it. Reaching the cozy white salon, I threw myself on the white sofa and closed my eyes.

‘Adira,’ Azriel called, hesitating.

‘Hmm,’

‘Are you alright?’ My eyes shot open to meet his gaze. I inhaled and gave him a small nod.

‘I’m fine now, I was just emotional earlier,’ I said, giving him a tight-lipped smile.

‘I’m going out for a smoke, and I saw a restaurant close by, do you want something to eat?’ he asked. I stared at him, his facial expression was different, he wasn’t cold or irritated. I’d say he wore something that resembled compassion.

‘I want to come too,’ I said, standing up and getting my coat.

An hour later after his smoke, we went to the nearest place to eat. I ordered seafood and everything was delicious. Azriel watched me eat and I narrowed my gaze.

‘What?’

‘You do eat your feelings don’t you,’ he chuckled and I nodded.

‘Eat, I want to leave soon,’ I said. My phone has been vibrating for a while but I didn’t want to talk to my mate right now.

‘Did Wyatt call you?’ I asked. He stopped eating and frowned.

‘I left my phone at the airport, I’m smarter than you,’ he winked and I rolled my eyes.

After our meal, we walked back to the apartment, slowly. The night was serene and stars filled the sky, it made me smile.

‘Are you warm enough?’ Azriel asked, and I nodded, putting my hands in my coat pockets. We stopped in front of the man and woman who were performing in the street of Topaz town. Their voices were lovely and a small crowd had gathered to watch them sing. The music was likable and Azriel suddenly grabbed my waist, pulling me close to him to dance.

‘I like this song, dance with me,’ His voice was calm and he was smiling softly, I raised my eyebrows at the sudden conduct. He was trying to cheer me up.

I nodded and swayed to the sound of music softly, the musicians sang even louder about flying someone to the moon. I was smiling by the time the song was over and Azriel dramatically bowed and I deeply curtsied to him. We put a couple of dollars in front of them and they thanked us as we left.

‘That was fun!’ I said, Azriel only smiled at me. I sighed when we entered the apartment.

‘I’m beat, goodnight,’ I said, going to my room. I got my phone out of my pocket just as Wyatt called again.

‘Hello,’ I answered and he exhaled, he was holding his breath.

‘You left,’

‘I did,’ I said.

‘I thought we agreed – ‘

‘I couldn’t wait any longer, Wyatt,’ I snapped, ‘ I couldn’t wait until that woman is all better, I need answers, and it’s driving me crazy!’

He was silent for a while, just breathing.

‘I’m sorry, beautiful,’ his voice was soft and I sat on the bed.

‘I know,’ I grumbled. I fucking hated that he wasn’t here with me when all I wanted was him. I sat on the bed, trying not to cry. I inhaled deeply and asked

‘How’s Rachel,’

‘You shouldn’t have gone without me, I wanted to be there for you,’ he said, ignoring my question about Rachel. If Wyatt wasn’t comfortable talking about her to me, I’d respect that, I just asked out of courtesy.

‘I wish you were here too,’

‘Azriel is there,’ he sounded jealous.

‘I didn’t invite him,’

‘I know,’

‘Your brother is complicated, and 90 percent of the time he hates me,’

‘He has an odd fondness for you,’ he said, my heart skipped in my chest. I didn’t know what to feel about that.

‘Does it offend you?’ I asked.

‘Sometimes,’ he whispered, ‘ However, It gives me comfort that he will keep you safe because of that 10 perfect where he doesn’t hate you,’

I didn’t see the fondness he spoke about though, Azriel was a complicated man, one moment he was nice to me, and the other he completely iced me out.

I breathed deeply, loss for words and he said, ‘ You’re a special girl, Adira Wade,’ My lips quivered and I felt my eyes water, ‘ I love you, so fucking much, Adira,’

I sank into the bed and wiped the tears that escaped from my tears. Wyatt knew instantly that I was crying and he was quiet, just waiting.

‘I’m nervous for tomorrow,’ I confessed.

‘When you go to see Mars, just remember who you are and the title you carry, don’t let anyone treat you less than a Queen,’ he said and smiled.

‘I’ll remember that,’ I found myself whispering.

‘Good girl,’