#Chapter 51: The Alpha King’s Warning

MAEVE POV All of the white, hot fury that possessed my body vanished the moment I had unleashed the burdens of my mind onto the Alpha King. At first, all I felt was weightless, sweet relief upon having said everything I needed so desperately to say. But then I suddenly found myself freed from the control of that vengeful, restless spirit. And now, I was awake, forced to deal with the aftermath of my rash actions. What the hell have I done? I thought, horrified. This is not like me! Alpha King Arlan’s green eyes gleamed with something dark. “You have some gall, little pup,” he muttered. “Though, I am not sure if it was courage or foolishness that inspired you to speak to me with such crass.” He took one step toward me and I recoiled with a sharp flinch, fearing he wanted to strike me for talking back. In the blink of an eye, Xaden bravely planted himself in front of me, still holding onto me with a strong, comforting hand—all in an attempt to shield me from his father’