#Chapter 208: Secrets of Royalty

My gaze shifted away from the window as I felt eyes on me. Kendrick took a sip of his alcohol glass, his eyes locked with mine. "The Alpha King has requested private time with you, Shana. You must make a good impression." My stomach fluttered nervously at the mention of being alone with the Alpha King. What did he want to discuss in private? What could he possibly see in me that required one-on-one attention? Lucas, sensing my unease, jumped in. "What does the Alpha King want with Shana?" Kendrick glanced at his son, a knowing smirk playing on his lips. "He isn't looking for a wife, Lucas. You can relax." "Well, then why does he need to spend alone time with her?" Lucas asked. "Whatever he needs to talk to Shana about, he can do in front of me." "If the King wishes to speak with Shana alone, then so be it." Kendrick swirled his glass around in his hand. Lucas's protective gaze lingered on me, his jaw tense. "I don't want her spending time alone with him." The in