Chapter 92 Chapter 91
Evelyn.
Hurrying back to the castle grounds, my heart raced in my chest as I made my way to the Alpha King but was stopped by Amaris, who immediately rushed to me, seeing the pensive look on my face. I struggled to stay still, waiting as she ran towards me.
"I've been calling you for a while but it seems you didn't hear me. What happened? Why do you look so troubled?" She asked and I ran my hands through my hair, tears stinging my eyes as I struggled from where to begin.
"We found my sister's killer. The person who instigated the death of the late Luna Queen." I finally said, unable to look at her as tears blinded my eyes.
"What!? Who is it?" Amaris asked in a low voice, coming closer. My lips trembled but I managed to force it out.
"It was none other than Morticia. She was behind it." I revealed and Amaris gasped, all the color draining from her face.
"What the hell!? Why would she do something like that!?" Amaris asked, her eyes widening is shock and disbelief.
I shook my head, glancing a the Alpha king's wing. "I have no idea. I'm just coming from her place, and... I need to see the Alpha King right now. Where is he?!"
"He should be in his chambers. I'm really not sure." Amaris told me, gazing at me with a concerned look on her face. I pursed my lips, swallowing the lump that had grown in my throat.
Oh... I really hope he's not pushing anyone anyway. I glanced at Amaris, giving her a quick pat on her shoulders. "I have to go now. I'll talk to you later." I said, running into the castle. Oh, Alpha king, please. I don't want to lose you.
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My heart beating wildy in my chest, I made it to the hallways that led to the Alpha King chambers. Filled with a sense of unease and urgency, a growing turmoil began in my heart. The news of Morticia's betrayal weighed heavily on my mind, but I couldn't dwell on it at this moment. Right now, my primary concern was the Alpha King's well-being.
As I approached the entrance to his chambers, two imposing guards stood in my path, their expressions stern and unyielding. "I would like to see the Alpha King, please." I begged, my voice trembling as I looked up at them.
They resolutely shook their heads, moving closer. "The Alpha King has instructed us to let anyone into his his chambers, I'm sorry but you'll have to return later." They stated. I knew they were under strict orders to keep anyone from disturbing the Alpha King. But I couldn't let that deter me; I needed to be there for him. Desperation compelled me to plead with them.
"Please, I need to see him," I implored, my voice filled with urgency. "It's important. He's in pain, and I have to be with him." I couldn't hide the distress in my eyes, and the guards exchanged a glance before finally relenting. They stepped aside, granting me passage, and I hurried into the room.
Alpha King Kieran sat in the dimly lit chamber, a bottle of wine beside him, his posture slouched, and an air of desolation surrounding him. My heart clenched at the sight of him like this, tormented by his inner demons. I approached quietly, hesitating for a moment before reaching out to touch his shoulder gently. He stiffened under my touch, warding my fingers away
"Your majesty?" I whispered, my voice laced with concern but he barely registered my presence. Taking a deep breath, I tried again. "Kieran," I whispered his name, my heart pounding in my chest as I waited for him. He turned his head, his gaze unfocused as if lost in his thoughts. I could hear him muttering to himself, words filled with self-blame and anguish.
"I killed her... I killed my mate," he murmured, his voice barely audible, but the pain in his words cut through me like a knife, causing me to tear up, my body trembling. His belief in his own negligence weighed heavily on his soul. I couldn't bear to see him in this state.
"Kieran, please," I implored, moving closer and sitting beside him. "You can't blame yourself. You didn't know any better. It wasn't your fault." My voice trembled with emotion, but I needed him to understand that he wasn't alone in his suffering.
He turned to me, his eyes clouded with torment, and for a moment, I saw the vulnerability in his gaze. "Evelyn, I should have protected her. I should have known, noticed something... I should have done something. I was her mate, and I failed her."
Tears welled up in my eyes as I reached out to cup his face, my fingers trembling. "Kieran, you loved her. You still do. You did what you could. But you didn't have the knowledge or the power to save her. You can't blame yourself for that." I tried to convey the depth of my belief in him, to remind him of the goodness in his heart.
He turned away from me and I let my hands drop to my sides, watching as he lowered his head once more. It was obvious he didn't believe me. I smiled bitterly to myself. Why would he? Didn't I spend the first few moments of my life hating him because I felt he was responsible for my sister's death? It wasn't until I found out the truth before I realized how messed up the situation was. Yet, I knew I couldn't leave him like this. Anymore of this and he'll destroy himself with this thoughts. We'd barely recovered from his disappearance a few days ago.
I reached out to him, cradling his face in my hands as I smiled tearily at him, noting his eyes shining with unshed tears. "You're in pain Kieran, but please, don't bury it deep inside of yourself. I'm not ready to lose you yet." I revealed, my voice shaky. I anxiously csressed his face, unaware of the fact that I was crying now.
The pain that consumed him needed an outlet, and he turned to me, his eyes filled with a desperate longing. I understood his unspoken plea, and without hesitation, I leaned in, letting him kiss me with a hunger that matched the depth of his pain. I knew it might hurt, but I couldn't deny him this moment. Still tender from our encounter a few days ago, I gave him my all, not caring about anything. His tongue delved into my mouth and a sharp moan escaped my lips as I deepened the kiss.