Protect Me Alpha King novel Chapter 5

I felt the world stop as I waited for the alpha king’s reaction. Alpha Erik was definitely right for saying I was filthy, to begin with.

I smiled bitterly as I listened to Alpha Erik’s voice. The word slave was forever imprinted in me regardless if I rose to rank by having a mate who had some positions in the pack.

“Filthy, you say?”

Alpha Erik lifted his chin and stood proudly. My other pack members agreed with him and gave me a mocking gaze.

“Yes, Your Highness. She is filthy. A slave. An omega. She does not even have a wolf. She was almost a human. If I were you, it is better to stay away from her.”

I wanted the ground to swallow me up. I felt so little as my breathing became faster than normal. The will to flee away from them was getting stronger.

The alpha king glanced at me. “Are you referring to this woman beside me, Alpha Erik?”

“No other than, Your Highness. She is the only servant who had the guts to attend the Mating Ceremony while the others were in their room, refusing to come out.”

“And I was glad she chose to come out, Alpha Erik. If she does not, we will not see each other in this ceremony.”

Alpha Erik took a step forward. “But Your Highness…you do not understand.”

King Maxxwell’s eyes glinted. “Is she a murderer, Alpha Erik?”

Alpha Erik stopped and shook his head. “No, Your Majesty. She is not.”

“Is she a thief?”

“No, Your Majesty.”

“Is she a traitor?”

“No, King Maxxwell.”

“Then, there is nothing to be afraid of. I want this woman to stay beside me and enjoy the rest of the evening.”

Alpha Erik clenched his fist. “Forgive me, Your Majesty, but—”

A gasp escaped my lips when King Maxxwell suddenly drew me to his side, earning a state of envy from the females and anger from Alpha Erik.

“Enough! Do not ruin my mood tonight, Alpha Erik. This woman is my mate and whoever hurt her will face me.” King Maxxwell stared at each of the werewolves, making his claim seriously.

I looked at him dumbfounded. Announcing it to everyone was not part of the deal. What would the other alpha say about him taking a slave as a mate?

“Your Highness, that person is a slave!” Alpha Erik insisted.

Without saying anything, His Highness punched Alpha Erik in the face. The latter stumbled and nearly lost his footing if not for some of my packmates.

“Do you think I care about that?! Alpha Erik, you forced me to hurt you and if you do not shut your mouth despite my warning, I will kill you. Not only him but to the others who never listen to their king.”