The Alpha's Contract Luna (Alexia) novel Chapter 53

~ Jaxon ~

"Beta Ford, I'm glad you made it safely to the Cross River Pack," Jaxon said, welcoming the king's beta at the very entrance of the border. He stood in front of the Beta Jaxon's car, directing, "We will guide you to your accommodations, and don't worry, the pack members here have been understanding of the situation. They have experienced the difference in treatment from Alpha Roland to Alpha Kieran. They won't say a word."

"Have you heard from Kieran?" Beta Ford's eyes were puffed. He revealed, "I still have eyes and ears at the palace, and I have heard that Kieran might be dead and that his group was not able to get the miracle root - "

"Ah." Jaxon smirked. It appeared to him that the prince was unaware that his alpha had survived.

"What are you smiling there for, Jaxon?!" Beta Ford asked in anger.

Jaxon shook his head, saying, "I'm sorry. I'm sorry, Beta Ford, but the news is all wrong. Prince Caspian also went after the fire root plants, and that's how he came across my alpha. The prince thought Alpha Kieran is dead, but he is very much alive."

He explained everything, including how Kieran slid down the crater, only to be saved by a bush tree. Jaxon assured, "And don't worry, Alpha Kieran was able to secure fire root plants, not just one but enough to help cure many warriors who may need it."

Relief washed over Beta Ford. He said, "Thank the Moon Goddess! Where is the king now?"

"He is still with Kieran. They brought her to someone very good in healing," Jaxon promised. He tilted his head to the inside of the pack and said, "We should discuss inside."

From within the packhouse of the Cross River Pack, Jaxon relayed everything, how the king was doing better and how Kieran discovered a plantation of fire root plants. Rae was with them the entire time, backing up Jaxon's story.

"Rest assured that Kieran and the king are well," Rae said.

"So, there is no need to worry. Kieran simply cannot travel here yet. They are waiting for the king to gain full consciousness. Right now, he is living off his IV fluids and the medication that Morgan had created," Jaxon revealed. "Kieran will bring the king here in the Cross River Pack in a few days."

"I'm relieved. I truly am," Beta Ford said, putting a hand on his chest. "I guess now we plan to counterattack. The poisoning was definitely the queen's doing. In fact, we brought the nurse with us who testified that she and the doctor were paid to poison the king. We managed to bring her to our side because she eventually felt guilty. We have already collected evidence to incriminate the queen and the prince."

"And I suppose you already know about Prince Caspian?" Beta Ford asked.

Jaxon and Rae looked at each other. Then, they said simultaneously, "The prince is not the king's son."

~ Alexia ~

"Good morning, My King. Feeling better?" Alexia smiled while entering the king's room.

King Balthasar was still asleep, but he looked so much better. It was as if he was smiling, and the color of his skin brightened. It had been a week since the king received doses of Morgan's healing potion, and his clinical signs had improved each day.

"The king held my hand last night, Luna Alexia. He is really feeling much better. I hope he wakes up soon," one of the guards said. The same man was teary-eyed, genuinely happy for his king.

"Is Alpha Kieran fine with you walking around, Luna Alexia?" The guard sought.