The Alpha King’s Possession

49. A Conversation MORGANA The week had passed, and the summit was over. Everyone had left, the talk of war had spread through the land.

Everyone was working together and the army was beginning to prepare for the upcoming war. People were coming to the palace as well as to the inner cities for shelter. The palace would be busy getting accommodations set up and | knew it was the perfect tfor people not to notice our absence. | knew that our journey was going to have to be discreet. | just hoped we got through the mountains that led to Elandorr with ease, as no transport would pass through there.

Today was the night | was meeting Cain, | had left him a note in the pillar two days ago and hoped that he fell for it. Kian had gone out on a trip today, well that was the facade we were using as | had mentioned in the note that | heard he’s leaving the palace and we should plan our next step. Although he and Luca had left the palace with smen, they would sneak back and would be lying in wait.

| had just finished talking to a dressmaker about my wedding dress and was out for a walk. | didn’t even feel it was fair to have a dress when war was at our doorstep, but a strong and confident royal couple carrying on, as usual, gave hope to the kingdom and its people.

| was walking through the courtyards with Oliver at a distance, following me. Dressed in a long pale pink maxi dress, my hair pulled into a simple bun. It was strange how | had made a habit of walking in the sun so often as | had done since being in Clair De Lune. Unlike the Sanguine Empire where it was colder, it was warmer and sunnier here...

| sat down near a pillar, something that was somewhat of a ritual. | was meant to act completely normal, so | chose the sspot near the pillar that had the niche. | closed my eyes, appreciating the shade, when the sound of women talking reached my ears.

“...baby coming, are you excited?” Wasn't that Liana, Luca’s mate? “I'm excited, | guess. | mean, it's painful too. One day I will have to explain to this child its parent’s dynamics.” My stomach sank, my heart thundered at that voice. Sage? Pregnant? What is she going on about? ie I didn’t move, trying to calm my racing heart and straining to listen to the conversation.

“Kian still loves you, Sage, even if it's not the sway he loves Morgana. You will still be the mother of his first child.” Liana said sympathetically.

Sage was pregnant? | felt as if someone had slappedacross the face. How... God, does Kian know? Would he still have chosen me? “I know, and he has promised to be here forand raise this child alongside me. He wants m e to reside in the palace so we are close, but | don’t think | have space in his heart, Lia.” Sage said, sounding broken.

Kian knew... The instant worry | had over whether he would have chosenor not if he'd known... well, this hurt just as much. It meant he knew but didn’t bother or considerimportant enough to share it with.

My heart felt like someone was crushing it and | felt cold.

“You will still be the mother of the future Alpha.” Liana replied firmly. “So, have you asked him if he likes any names? Is he going to take part in your appointments?” “Not yet, but I'm sure he'll be excited to choose a nor two.” Sage laughed. “What Alpha doesn’t want to see their future heir growing inside?” 1 Their voice faded as they moved away. | stared at the ground, my head spinning.

Kian was about to beca father... With his ex...

I didn’t know how to feel, | hated that | wished she wasn’t pregnant. With a child, it meant she'd always be around. Then | also felt guilty for destroying what they had... | was the child o f a king's mistress and | hated how | was treated; did | want that for another child? No. | felt betrayed... Kian didn’t think | was important enough to confide in. 1 | wrapped my arms around my knees, burying my head in them. It hurt...

Above all, what stung the most was that Kian hadn't told me... How could he do this? | thought we had an understanding that we were a couple. How long had he known for? And for a moment, | had thought he perhaps didn’t know.

Right now, as much as | wanted to get angry and do or say something, my mind was drawing a blank about what | should do or how to react. It was just so painful.

Sure, Kian and | had been intimate, but we have not gone all the way. Was there a reason behind that? I'm sure he had a high sex drive, so why hadn't he taken it further? Yes, we had a few moments, like in the shower this morning, but he wouldn't go all the way. Why? Suddenly, it didn’t feel like everything was good between us. | stood up with a heavy heart, checking the niche as planned, and there lay a simple square of paper along with the vials of blood. | opened the square of paper, staring at the words on it.

‘SEE YOU SOON Night had fallen, the moon was shining through the narrow window. | was in the small tower room on the fourth floor, a room that we had decided on as the location so no one saw us.

It was empty for now, but the freshly painted walls and the boxes showed it was being organised for another family to occupy. We needed as many rooms as possible, and every empty room was being put to use.

I hadn’t seen Kian since morning, but | trusted he was hidden somewhere near, we just had to be discreet just in case Cain was watching.

My entire day had been in turmoil. | didn’t know what to feel. All | could think was that Kian hadn't told me...

Oliver had approached me, saying to relax and everything would be ok. A message he forwarded from Kian, who could sense my turmoil through the bond. I just wished | could block him off completely, but | wasn’t sure how.

Well, at least he thought it was tonight's meeting that was messing with me.

“You are restless.” A voice whispered in my ear.

| spun around, my heart thundering. | hadn't even heard him enter. | looked at Cain, dressed all in black, his dark eyes glinting. He chuckled morbidly.

“I am restless. Even if Kian isn’t around, | had to sneak past Oliver.” | hissed, smoothly His smirk vanished and he nodded.

“Indeed, let's make it fast. Our meeting isn’t ideal.” He said, his snake-like silky voice makingwant to shudder. His eyes fell on my mark and | saw him frown. “He’s marked you, yet you still want to betray him?” We knew this might cup, | wasn’t a fool.

“Without my consent.” | hissed resentfully. “Besides, | almost died thanks to him.” “Ah... the poison. How did you end up consuming it?” It was clear he didn’t fully trusteither.

“Kian feda spoon of his food. With the other Luna’s sitting there and encouraging it, it’s not easy to refuse. | didn’t think it would affecteither.” | retorted as if it an “Ah... Kian does care for you, | heard he ran from the hall shouting for someone to help you. It's funny, considering he has never seemed to hold two ounces of emotions within him.” “Well, I guess | know how to win people over.” | said, feeling guilty to say that. “What is the next plan? It's getting harder forto cdown to the pillar. If | keep going to the sspot, it's bound to becsuspicious.” “That's understandable. | was thinking your wedding would be the ideal time.” | zoned out of what he was saying, trying to read his mind.

...precious to Kian... To think she thinks she’s two steps ahead and that | trust her..." ‘Oh, I love how you think.” A deeper voice growled.

He didn’t trust me, so | needed to get to this fast.

“Cain, how do you know that Kian is the one who killed my father?” | asked. ‘Il don’t even know who killed that old fool.’His thoughts filtered into my head.

“I heard of the plan, he wanted nothing more than to kill the vampire king. He kept it top secret, not wanting anyone to find out. Of course that makes sense, otherwise there would have been a full-out war.” “But you found out.” “Of course. | have my ways.” “And why do you want him dead? Apart from wanting this throne.” | asked.

His eyes glinted, a cold smile on his face as he observed me.

“So, you no longer trust me...” ‘She’s planning something, Cain...” His wolves deep voice came.

‘Let her, | plan to destroy Kian with or without her, in fact killing her first would be the perfect blow.” My heart skipped a beat, but | was ready if he tried anything. “I want my rightful place as king, | would make a far better king than that fool.” He said quietly. “Don’t you agree, Morgana?” “Of course, and you promisedfreedom.” | said, trying not to let the fact he wants to kill show.

| really was a fool to believe him.

“Then you would love to be a part of my revenge, correct?” He asked in his smooth snake-like voice.

“Of course.” | said confidently.

“TellMorgana... A little bird toldyou asked Kian to feed you at that dinner...” He murmured, stepping closer My heart skipped a beat “Whoever told you that, lied.” | said defiantly.

“Oh? Well, the thing is, as much as I'd love to trust you, | no longer do. So die!” My head snapped towards him, just as he lunged at me, a dagger in hand. He was beforei n the blink of an eye. | gasped when | heard the knife impaling flesh, the smell of blood that filled the air and the thumping of my heart in my ears...