Surrogate for the Alpha Prince in a Coma novel Chapter 291

Chapter 291

don’t want them to get any ideas about staying,” she said, a pang to my heart that I hid under an emotionless façade.

“Of course,” I said. “I understand.” And I did. Lillian hadn’t made it a secret that she had no intention of staying with me. Still, the reminder was unpleasant, especially after all that we had done the night before.

The sound of her moans would forever be locked in my mind.

Not alerting the children to the nature of our relationship was only one of the reasons I couldn’t stay. The other was that I did have plans. I had revealed my hand to the Queen too soon, telling her that I wasn’t going to marry Odette. I had to act quickly now, to help ensure my succession, before she could take further steps against me. was a race against time.

This meant I had to get to the palace.

The trip was uneventful and quiet. I missed having Lillian at my side, but I wasn’t going to bring her for this. I needed to face this alone, and the palace was too unsafe for her to be wandering unprotected.

Prime Beta was already at the palace, having arrived early this morning. He was waiting for me at the door.

“Are they in their chambers?” I asked.

“The council meeting just came to order,” Prime Beta said. “I have alerted them, and they are expecting you.”

“Good,” I said. “Let’s go.”

Prime Beta and I walked to the annex where the Council held their meetings. We spoke with an attendant who announced me as I entered the chamber. Prime Beta waited outside.

“You requested an audience, and you have it,” the Head Councilor said. “What is this about, Prince Grayson?”

“I have a feeling that you do not fully know all that goes on around here,” I said. “The Queen is making her own plans for the throne. I suspect she has not been consulting you.”

“We all want to see you married,” said one of the Councilors. “Heirs would bring us all a great sense of comfort.”

“So you haven’t heard,” I said, the point obvious now.

“Heard what?” asked another of the councilors.

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