Protect Me Alpha King novel Chapter 8

I was stuck. With no way to get away from King Maxxwell's hold. It seemed like he was aware of what I was doing and his grip tightened.

Damn it.

I cannot break away?

How can I break away?

It was then that I realized I could not. Was he afraid that I would run away and stop going with him to the palace? Or was he only making sure that I will do the end of my deal since he did the same?

I sighed.

Regardless of the reason, I was not comfortable being with him. He was scary.

"Your Highness," I whispered under my breath.

"Zenith... "

I froze. A woman's name? Who could that be? Or was he only dreaming and calling a random name?

No.

He called the name with so much passion as if he knew her deeply.

Curiosity got ahead of me and waited for him to say something more. Something that would give me more information about the woman.

"F-forgive me...It was my fault."

King Maxxwell trashed and released me from his hold. Sweat soaked his forehead and clutched his chest as if he was in pain. He groaned and moaned.

"Don't leave," he whispered.

His voice was pleading. Who was the woman named Zenith? Was he his mate? As far as I remembered from the servant talks, the alpha king was unmated. Or was it only something that the kingdom spread? Maybe he has paired already with someone?

I shook my head. It was no longer my concern. I had to get away from him. It was better to sleep on the cold floor than beside him.

Using the chance, I was on the verge of jumping off the bed when he suddenly grabbed my hands. "Don't go, Zenith. I don't want to lose you anymore."

Was this Zenith woman his lover before? Or was his mistress? Ugh. Too confusing!

"Please let me go, Your Highness. I am not Zenith," I said. I tried to break free from him. But he wouldn't budge.

Instead of listening to me, he pulled me closer to his body and hugged me. Can't breathe. I put both of my hands on his broad chest and pushed him away but nothing happened. King Maxxwell was too strong.

"I miss you."

I stilled when tears suddenly came out of his eyes. All because of that woman? I thought an alpha king was devoid of any emotions.

"My heart is constantly calling for you, Zenith."

I checked his eyes. Closed. He was still sleeping. It seemed like it was real. The crying and the nightmare.

And why would he even cry and show it to a servant like me? This was all true. Nothing more. Nothing less.

"Shhh. Don't cry. I am here," I heard myself say, feeling guilty. My heart went towards him. King Maxxwell was not the type of man who would show his vulnerability against other people whom he did not trust. And if he found out that I was seeing this other side of him, he would kill me instantly. Without a doubt.