Chapter 56


    The Alpha King’s im chapter 56 by desirenovel


    Serena


    Once all the Alphas left, I took a sigh of relief. Honestly, my nerves were all over the ce before the


    meeting. After my nap and thank God, free of the headache, anxiety overtook me. I questioned myself


    if I would be able to face these men with confidence. If I would stammer… If I would be aughing


    stock… I was second-guessing myself. But then, I thought of the family’s affected by the fire, their


    suffering, and their pain. I didn’t want to be a queen who chose to do nothing just because of nerves. I


    wanted to act and give these people a voice.


    Rhea also helped me ovee my hesitation. She reminded me of my spunk back in Lord Hale’sir


    against the ever haughty Sofia. She also mentioned about my boldness in front of the many vampires


    in that vampire auction. She had great belief in me. She was confident I could finish this meeting with


    flying colors.


    And I was happy I was able to do so.


    At one point, I got a little distracted when I saw the king observing us. My wrist mark burned with need


    when our eyes contacted. I had to control my neutral face from cracking else I’d embarrass myself in


    front of the Alphas. I was d he remained silent during the whole meeting. I would have wanted his


    input too, but that could be reserved forter when we’re alone.


    And speaking of alone…


    I counted to ten whilst I gathered my writings on one folder.


    One. Two…


    And it didn’t even reach to three before the king materialized within my peripheral vision.


    “It looks like you got my Alphas dering their loyalty to you,” hemented, leaning against the


    lowest balustrade of the audience area.


    I paused from fixing the papers and nced at him. Goodness, he was looking as dashing and


    handsome as always, but this time, minus the scowl. As opposed to the many times we used to meet


    beforest night, his eyes now were filled with unfettered desire. Very strong and very clear. And it was


    all directed to me.


    “I was only doing my job as queen, Your Majesty,” I said, “but their loyalty would be a nice addition.”


    “Hmm, keep that up and they’ll be dering their love to you too.”


    I narrowed my eyes at him before slowly sashaying towards his spot.


    “Your Majesty…Aero, you can’t possibly be jealous over your subordinates, are you?” I couldn’t help


    but ask.


    His eyes turned to slits and his mouth formed into a darker line.


    “With you, Serena?” he pulled my shoulders quickly when I was an arm’s reach away and pressed me


    flush against his chest. “Always.”


    My heart immediately quickened its pace.


    I wasn’t able to reply for he captured my lips that moment. His kiss…oh they were the same asst


    night—crushing, punishing, and passionate. He devoured me and I was happy to give in.


    “Hmmm,” I moaned as I returned his kisses. My hands wandered to his back and felt all the tense


    muscles there. It didn’t take long before I sensed the growing need in me.


    I wanted to feel his body. I wanted him to taste all of me. I wanted him inside me again so much that my


    body was burning in mes. But as strong as these feelings were, my body was also aching for


    something…


    “Hungry?” I muttered in between our kisses.


    He pressed his groin closer to me and groaned out a heavy ‘yes.’


    “I am hungry, Serena. For you,” he drawled, then started tracing kisses along my jaw.


    I chuckled at his words.


    “No,” I whispered, withdrawing from his caressing. “What I mean is dinner, Aero.”


    Instantly, a scowl appeared on his face.


    “Food can wait,” he said sternly before crashing his mouth on mine again.


    I reciprocated it with the same zeal, but minutester, I whispered again.


    “I am…famished though.”


    As embarrassing as it sounds, my stomach was growling. Thest time I ate, it was at lunch. The


    meeting with the Alphas was also draining so my body was looking for some nourishment too.


    A cross between utter frustration and sadness colored the king’s face when he slowly pulled away. He


    was so cute, acting like a little boy that I couldn’t help but bit my lip.


    “Then, let’s get you some dinner,” he said after staring deeply into my eyes, “but after that, I’m not


    stopping, Serena, you hear me?”


    Giggling, I gave him the widest grin in response.


    “Highly noted, my king.”


    Together inside the main dining area of the castle, Aero and I ate. He was thoughtful enough to give me


    some time with my food, but after thest of the dessert was offered, he opened up a topic that I didn’t


    expect at all.


    “Can you tell me what you saw in that forest, Serena?” he started, staring straight at me with enough


    gravity. “I know remembering those dead witches again especially while we’re in the dining table would


    be awful; however, I need to know—”


    “It’s okay,” I cut in, giving him a reassuring smile. “My stomach is trained for such queasy moments. My


    adoptive father used to work in the police department of our town. Sometimes, he tends to bring his


    casesplete with gruesome pictures to dinner despite us opposing.”


    Something in his eyes lit at my confession. Maybe he was surprised I was adopted? Or maybe


    surprised I actually shared a personal story about my life?


    “Okay,” he blinked a few times before continuing, “then tell me, Serena. Before I arrived, you said you


    saw the murderer?”


    “Yes, but due to the cloak, I couldn’t detail out the gender,” I answered. “My gut is telling me it is a man


    though. He stood near one of the witches holding a bloody sword, but that wasn’t what surprised me. It


    was the mes in his right hand. It was burning constantly but it appeared he wasn’t hurt at all.” I


    paused and frowned at the memory. “Like he was immune to the fire.”


    “Did you notice anything unusual other than that?” he asked, leaning towards me.


    “No, but in the market fire yesterday, I saw that same cloaked person again.”


    My eyes immediately widened when I remembered Alpha Aaron’s words.


    “Was General Halcynos able to capture him? Alpha Aaron said they would organize a hunt.”


    The king simply shook his head. “No, unfortunately, the murderer-turned-arsonist got away.”


    “Alpha Aaron and I saw a rune in the spot where the culprit hid. He said the fire was the work of a


    witch, but as much as I wanted to believe it, I couldn’t. I don’t see the connection at all.”


    He appeared to digest my words; his attention rerouted to the ss of wine in front of him. I gave him


    time. Plus, I was enjoying myself watching him disy a serious expression. He looked sexy in a way.


    “I understand now…” he murmured after a few minutes.


    I stopped spooning my cheesecake-like dessert and looked up at him. “Hm?”


    “Serena, that cloaked person stole the elemental magic of the dead witch and used it to start a fire in


    the market,” he dered, so very sure of himself. Then, his mouth curved into a jeer. “Such a typical


    act if one wants to cause destruction and confusion in Phanteon. With your ount, I can now verify


    that someone is really trying to frame us; make the Order of the Witches think we killed those three and


    make the people of Phanteon think a witch started the fire.”


    I frowned upon hearing this.


    “That’s uneptable.”


    Who would want this to happen? Werewolves could be arrogant and boastful, yes, based on what I


    know from mainstream media, but to actually cause disorder among two realms? That’s just downright


    heartless.


    Lord Hale maybe? Vampires and werewolves always hated each other.


    I thought of the possibility but quickly shook my head. No, I didn’t have enough evidence to back that


    up. Plus, it didn’t feel right to stereotype someone just because of that basis.


    “What I want to know is how that culprit stole the witch’s magic and what was his motive for doing this?”


    Aero continued, creasing his forehead even more. Noticing how tight he clenched his hands on top of


    the table made me realize just how much troubled he was with this.


    “I’m sorry I couldn’t be of further help,” I stated, feeling a little letdown.


    “No,” he quickly stated, returning his attention to me. “On the contrary, Serena, you helped me a great


    deal.”


    His words lightened my mood a little bit and a small smile resurfaced on my face.


    “But like I said before, leave this problem to me,” he reached for his wine flute and took hisst gulp of


    the contents. “Don’t worry too much. I don’t want you involved and in the process, get hurt.”


    Lowering my lids, I took a deep breath and urged myself to spill the words.


    “Be…careful though. I…I don’t want you to get hurt too.”


    With that, my cheeks heated up. Making love with him and voicing out my feelings were entirely


    different things. Each has its own uniqueness. Each has its own sensitivity. To me though, thetter


    was more difficult to express for it would mirror my heart.


    I heard a low grumble first, then he stood up and reached for me.


    “Come here,” he said.


    I looked up at him as he lifted my elbow and pulled me out of my seat.


    “Aero?!” I cried, feeling confused. What was he doing? The way he manhandled me wasn’t the kind


    that would instill fear in me. Oh no. It was far from that. It was not rude. It wasn’t assaulting. It was…a


    turn on and in his beautiful hazel-green eyes, there swirled desire again. The same one I saw before


    we ate dinner.


    “Let’s get some fresh air to lighten the mood,” he stated and marched out of the dining area with me in


    tow.


    I kept myself from grinning because I knew exactly what woulde after this.


    Outside, we strolled at the east side garden. This part of the castle had flowering bushes that also


    served as guides to different parts of thendscape. As Aero said, the fresh air indeed lightened our


    mood, but as expected, it also lit up a different kind of need in us and we soon answered its call.


    “Aero…” I whimpered as his hands started roaming all over my body.


    Under the cover of the gazebo, inside the garden still, he kissed me and that kiss soon turned heady.


    Using his strength, he lifted me up the ground and arranged me to sit on one of the gazebo’s wide


    balustrade. Consequently, we were at eye level and that proved to be useful as he began to unhook my


    gown from behind. My neck got exposed first, followed by my chest.


    Not waiting any second, he leaned forward andpped my neck; his tongue moistening my skin and


    creating nonstop sensations inside me. Yes, like small fireworks exploding and I was blessed to take it


    all.


    I made my own exploration too by slowly discovering the buttons of his shirt, opening them, and feeling


    for his damn hard abdomen. To be honest, I was dying to do this since this morning and daydreamed of


    it in my little sweet moments of peace.


    Hisrge hands skillfully found my breasts, but with the gown a problem still, he forcefully yanked it


    once and down it fell, crumpling on my waist. His hands returned and cupped my breasts full.


    I arched my back and released a moan at the contact. “Aero…”


    “You’ve performed well today, Serena. I want to reward you,” he whispered against my neck. Cold air


    blew past my skin, but I didn’t flinch. I was on heat inside. A heat that kept on climbing and climbing the


    more he kneaded my breasts.


    “You already have,st night,” I replied, closing my eyes and savoring the sensations he was bestowing


    on me, “the hot spring was my reward.”


    “Hmm, but I’m feeling generous,” he dered, then pressed his lower body more onto me.


    “Well, it shows,” I chuckled as I felt his solidness in between my thighs. This man here was turning


    bolder and bolder every night. Could it be because of the snow moon?


    “Hold me tightly, Serena.” His attention on my breasts stopped only to smother me with his embrace. I


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    was confused about why he said those words, but I obliged anyway, embracing him too.


    A swift secondter, I felt some soft material behind me and I realized it was a duvet. ncing to my


    right, I saw that we were in a bed and ncing up past Aero’s broad shoulders, I saw that we had


    changed location. From the gazebo, we were now in a semi-dark room. ncing to my left, I saw the


    source of the gentle light. It was the lighthouse outside this room’s floor-to-ceiling ss wall.


    I gaped.


    “Aero, where are we?”


    He awarded me a grin before lowering his head to whisper on my ear:


    “Wee to my estate in Greece, my queen.”


    The desire in his eyes was still the same and with no snow moon in my world to actually affect him, I


    realized this desire was his alone. Pure and true towards me.


    And my core moistened even more because of this.


    Author’s Note: Feel free to swim in that moistness, my king.