Protect Me Alpha King novel Chapter 3

Maxxwell.

The name rang a bell. It seemed like I had heard that one but forgot about it.

I looked up at him, forcing myself to remember, and scowled. “Maxxwell? What pack do you belong to?”

“I live in the kingdom,” he said, nonchalantly.

That made me even more confused. The only one who lived in the palace was the king and his subordinates.

“Why do you live in the kingdom? Are you the king?” I asked, chuckling. I put another distance between us and fixed myself, always glancing if someone was nearby. I did not want to be the talk of the town again.

“I am.”

I stared at him. Longer than I intended.

I threw back my head and laughed. “If you are the king, then I am the Lycan queen,” I said. I waited for him to laugh also. But he did not.

The man did not share my happiness. He folded his arms in front of his chest and watched me with curiosity.

I gulped. Oh, Moon Goddess. “Wait. Are you for real? You really are the king? The alpha king?”

“I am the alpha king.” My heart skipped a bit. “I am King Maxxwell from the Lycan kingdom. I came here to witness the Mating Ceremony and join the event in hope of finding my mate.”

My eyes widened at his announcement.

“Y-your lying.” There was no way the alpha king would allow me to dance with him, and be in the presence of someone like me.

Images of what I had done resurfaced. I felt my cheeks burn.

"What if I am not? What will you do?"

I shook my head, refusing to believe his words. There was no way, right?

"Look for yourself, woman."

Then he held his hand and showed me his wrist. It had a tattoo of a wolf with a crown. And the only one who owned that design was the alpha king himself. If anyone was seen copying the tattoo, he would be instantly killed.

I stepped back while I covered my mouth. I was freaking out in the presence of the alpha king! And I just kissed him!

“Oh, Moon Goddess,” I whispered.

Then, I instantly kneeled and bowed my head. “Forgive me for my improper behavior, Your Majesty. I did not know it was you. You're ungrateful servant deserved to be punished for her misconduct.”

“No one recognized me earlier. I masked my scent and put on another face. But now, you are seeing the real face of the alpha king. Rise, woman. You did nothing wrong except to stop me from kissing you. I must admit I had a good time in this pack. All thanks to you.”

Without letting him say it again, I rose. I did not want to anger him any more. It had a hell of eighteen years of learning that superiors did not like it when they waited.

“Look me in the eyes. I like the color of your eyes, woman.”