The Alpha King's Heart
The Alpha King’s Heart – Chapter 116

Adira

I was looking in the mirror, pleased the disgusting rash had gone after taking Doctor Khuna’s medication. It was starting to irritate me and could only be calmed by Wyatt’s touch.

“Ready, my love,” Wyatt asked. I nodded and put the mirror away, he frowned. Touching the spot where the red rash was.

“We need to find Zion soon, clearly, he’s adamant about marking you and has a strong sorcery if this happened,” he said.

“Yes, ” I sighed, leaning against his chest. He kissed my head tenderly and directed me to the conference room where everyone was.

They all stood up and bowed when we entered, and when we sat, that’s when they took their seats.

Janice stood up and started showing us maps and places where the villas were. She was a little slow in speaking because of her stutter but she spoke loudly and clearly and everyone was patient. I noticed the more she spoke, she didn’t stutter as much.

“T- this one is a p-pack h-he recently took over a- and the men are loyal to him,” she said.

Janice mastered the entrances and the patrol duties. That bastard Zion had people everywhere and was growing an army to wipe us out. When Janice was done, she sat next to Aspen who held her hand. I was glad that they were getting closer.

“He won’t know what hit him,” General Washington grinned.

We all decided that slowly attacking his villas and establishment was the best way to go for it.

“H- he often c- changes his location so there’s a possibility that y- you won’t find him in any of those p-places,” Added Janice.

“It’s alright my lady, the damage we’ll cause is enough to make sure he doesn’t rebuild while we find him,” Sorel said with a charming smile, making the young woman blush and Aspen growling. He was jealous. I received a text message from Chance, requesting a meeting with the King and me.

He must want to talk about Rachel Tarion, I thought.

After the meeting with the generals, Philipe immediately dispatched his elite team to one of the locations while the other generals took the other locations; they were instructed to not harm any children and women.

“Wyatt, my cousin Chance wants to talk to us,” I informed him.

“About what?”

“Rachel, I’m sure,” he narrowed his gaze on me.

“What does the young alpha have to do with Rachel?” he asked, closing the door to his office. I lay on the sofa and closed my eyes.

“It’s not my place to tell,”

Wyatt lifted my head and put it on his lap, he was stroking my hair.

“Is there something I should know?” he asked.

“Yes but like I said, it’s not my place to tell. Let’s just wait for Chance,”

Wyatt’s heart was pounding loudly, and I opened my eyes, placing a hand on his chest.

“T- the baby, is it alright, Adira?” he was worried.

“Yes, all is well with the baby,”

He exhaled.

“Wyatt, do you love being a dad?” I asked.

“The truth is that I thought I wouldn’t care for it so much seeing it’s Rachel carrying it but I was wrong, I often think about my child. How he’ll look like, or if he’ll take after me. It brings me solace,” he smiled and my heart broke for him. If Chance wanted a meeting with him, it can only mean that child is not Wyatt’s.

“I’m sorry Adira, I didn’t mean to hurt you,” he said, noticing I had a remote look in my eyes. I sat up straight and shook my head.

“Not at all, baby, you didn’t hurt me,” I said. ” It’s good that you want a child and that thinking about it brings you ease,”

He kissed my neck gently and my whole body vibrated in delight.

“Talking about babies, don’t you think we should also make our own?”

The smile on my lips disappeared immediately, Wyatt and I have never used any protection yet I haven’t gotten pregnant, was something wrong with my womb? Without noticing my grim mood, he continued kissing me.

“I’d love to have your child,” I whispered my fingers in his silk hair.

“So that’s it. I have no excuse for my actions, please forgive me,” Rachel cried. My eyes trailed to Wyatt, he was glaring at her with intense cold eyes that would make anyone shrink. I placed a hand on his shoulder, hoping to calm him.

“Why?” His voice was hoarse.

“I was heedless and all I could think about was being your Luna,” she sniffed, wiping her eyes.

“King Wyatt, I’m sorry about what happened,” My cousin started, ” There’s no excuse for doing what she did but please don’t be too harsh with her, she was blinded by her affection for you,” he said.

As Chance made a strong case for Rachel, he seemed sincere about protecting her, and I saw how Rachel’s eyes stared at him; in marvel and admiration. Something had shifted in her.

Wyatt sighed when Chance was done.

“Well, I believe you will go through enough humiliation once the truth comes out so, no punishment will come from me, however, you are no longer working in the palace,” he said, Rachel looked both relieved and tragic.

“Thank you,” Chance said.

“Thank you and I hope you forgive me,” Rachel said and Wyatt nodded. She turned to me with soft eyes and said.

“Luna Adira, you’ll never know how sorry I am for all the insults. I was spoiled and selfish but I know better now,” she said.

“I forgive you, Rachel,” She seemed surprised that I’d forgive her so fast, the truth is that I never harbored hatred for her even though she vexed me, It’s not the kind of person I am.

She smiled genuinely at me and bowed her head, “Thank you,”

“We’ll leave now,” Chance said. I accompanied them out, Chance was telling me what was happening in the family and the large family reunion party they were throwing in a month. As we walked, some ladies of the court were pointing at Rachel and giving her disdainful stares. Rachel was uncomfortable, her head hanging low. Even when we passed through the garden where the ladies have their tea parties, everyone only paid their respects to Chance and me, completely ignoring Rachel. Even her closest group of friends at the palace were openly gossiping about her. Seeing this, Chance linked his arm with hers and smiled at her,

“Don’t mind them,” he said.

“Yep, that look doesn’t suit you, Rachel,” I added, and she lifted her head high as we walked.

Chance kissed my cheek and got in the car after Rachel and drove away.

I turned around to walk away, only to bump into Azriel.