The Alpha King's Mate novel Chapter 29

Troy nods.

"My name is Troy, this is Alpha King Damon, and this is Zayden," Troy introduces us, and we each shake her hand. Vivian thinks about our names for a moment.

"Alpha King Damon, you say?" she says, looking at me, "the ruler of the werewolves," she adds. We nod, smiling at her.

Her breathing becomes ragged, and she fans herself with her hand.

"This is the first time I've had werewolves in my home." She says in disbelief.

"I'm sorry. I didn't introduce myself. I'm Vivian," she says, sipping the wine from the pouch. Why does Vivian sound familiar? Where have I heard this name before? Ah yes. Maia.

"You know Maia, don't you, and you are friends?" I ask Vivian, smiling, connecting the dots.

Troy has his eyes glued to Vivian, and it's starting to unnerve her. Troy – stop staring at her. You're freaking her out. I mind-link him, and he blinks a few times before looking away.

"Yes, I know, Maia. Is this about her?" Vivian asks. Troy looks at me funnily.

"You know Maia?" Troy asks, marvelling at how small the world is.

"Of course, I know, Maia. She is my dear friend. She visits my twin girls and me every few days," Vivian explains, smiling.

"You have twin girls?" Troy asks, surprised.

"Yes, Ella and Grace. A friend is minding them," she adds.

"You have a husband then?" He says, downcast.

"My husband died in a mining accident a few years ago," Vivian explains.

"I'm sorry. That must have been very difficult. I once had a mate. Unfortunately, she died giving birth to our son," Troy says, sympathising with her.

"I'm so sorry. That must have been awful," she says, sympathising with him.

"I assumed werewolves were beasts. You're quite charming, Troy," she says, clearly impressed with him. Troy straightens in his chair, pleased with himself.

"Vivian, who was Maia with? Was she ok? Do you know where she is going?" I ask, pleading for answers.

"She tried to tell me she had been kidnapped. But I couldn't help her. She was chained to the horse's reigns. She drew a crowd. They were in awe of her. The knight said Maia is here to save us. From your kind," she says.

"He told everyone he was escorting her to King Fenris' castle, where she will lodge during the war," Vivian says.

"I wish there were something I could have done," she says, in distress. Troy leans toward her in his chair and places his hand over hers.

"It's ok, love. We'll find her and bring her back home here," Troy says, comforting her. She looks at him admirably.