Protect Me Alpha King novel Chapter 14

The twins gasped while I continued looking at King Maxxwell. I did not know what came into my mind, but it just happened like that.

“You don’t want me to be your mate, huh?” the alpha king asked. “Do tell your reasons, River,” he said, emphasizing my name.

Having him as my mate would be a big advantage on my part. His Highness could offer me the biggest protection I could get. However, in exchange, my life would always be in peril.

“It’s because you do not want me, Your Highness. I don’t want to force myself to be with someone who doesn't like me. My mate rejected me once. I don’t want to suffer again another rejection.”

One of the twins put her hand on my shoulder, wanting to sympathize with me.

“You are better off with someone who will accept you as you, River.”

“Or to stay single or unmated for the rest of your life,” the brunette, Flare offered.

I gave them each a small smile, feeling victorious that slowly, I was gaining their attention and compassion. It would take another push before they would trust me.

The alpha king was unmoving for a few seconds.

“If you do not have anything to say, Your Highness, can I at least go for now? I will put this dress on so we could go to your meeting.”

He turned his back. “Do it faster,” was the only thing he said.

Inside the changing room, the twins hastily helped me slip on the dress, and to my amazement, it fit perfectly with my body. It was not that tight or not too loose. Just perfect for my frame as if it was made just for me.

The twins gave me their approval as they looked at my dress.

“I’m scared I would ruin this dress,” I whispered, brushing my fingertips along the soft fabric.

The dress had a long sleeve but was open in the chest area, showing enough cleavage. My belly button was slightly showing. The dress reached past my knee.

“Don’t be. Now that you are the face of the alpha king, you have to do your best in serving him,” they said again altogether.

I chuckled. “Is that your usual way of conversation?”

“What?” they said again at the same time.

“That way. Talking in unison. It’s amazing.”

Clara shrugged. “We can look at each other’s mind and know what we are thinking.”

Flare said, “It is not a big deal, River. Now, we have to go outside before the alpha king will throw a tantrum again.”

“Wait. What do you mean by being the face of the alpha king?”

The two glanced at each other as if they were contemplating whether they would let me in with the secret or not.

In the end, they whispered. “This is purely based on our observation. You should never let the alpha king know this.”

I nodded and lent more to them. “My lips are sealed.”

“Every ten years, he usually chooses a personal slave that would serve him. And he would kill them with his face.”

“And then?”

“When you say you are the face of the alpha king, you are required to be modest in words and thoughts. Your fashion will synchronize with him. You will be his voice when he does not want to talk. You can give commands using his name. Above all, you will lay down your life when it is needed to save the alpha king.”

“I can command someone to do my bidding?”

“Yes. In short, you have some power over the slaves. You are like the right hand of the alpha king.”

“My position is that powerful?”

“Yes. But given your status as a servant, I am afraid, someone will not honor your position.”

My heart sank. My past would always be a hindrance to achieving my goal. That was why I should bear His Highness's mark.

“Do they know about it?”

“Only us. But we are certain someone already did a background check on your life. That’s how life in this place works. You will be encountering a lot of enemies along the way if you are on the alpha king’s side.”

That was expected already.

I beamed at them. These women will be of great use to me. “Thank you so much for filling me with all the information I should know.”

“Don’t mention it. We are happy to help you. You see, you seem kind.”

The guilt gnawed at me. However, I try to set it aside for having no choice. I will do it to survive in the palace.

“Let’s go now. The alpha king is waiting for us.”

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I shifted my weight from side to side as King Maxxwell continued looking at me. I could not tell if he was satisfied with my dress or not. His expression wouldn’t allow me to see it.