#Chapter 221: The Alpha King Arrives

As the grand doors swung open, the deep, commanding voice of the Alpha King echoed through the room. "You've all started dinner without me?" His entrance sent a shiver down my spine, and I suddenly regretted following Prince Alexander's lead. I knew that we shouldn't listen to him. The fear of disrespecting the Alpha King flooded over me, and I felt a pang of unease. Before I could stammer out an apology, the King's laughter resonated, breaking the tension. "Ah, the look on your faces! I'm only teasing. You can't take my son too seriously, you know." His warm, hearty laughter filled the room, and I couldn't find it within myself to join in. I still wasn't sure if he was joking or not. "Please, don't stop on my account," the King continued, his accent shining through. The Alpha King and Prince seemed oddly similar. Their accents were strangely comforting, and their personalities were relaxed. It was hard not to feel relieved by their easygoing demeanor. He moved to