The Alpha King's Mate novel Chapter 46

I miss my home, I miss Damon, and I miss Ember greatly. I cry, wondering if I will ever get to see them again. Finally, we arrive at Shadowguard village late in the afternoon.

As soon as King Fenris' tent is set up, he chains me back onto that uncomfortable chair and has the gall to kiss me on the forehead.

"My love." He says and exits the tent.

Sir Hugo

I want to kill King Fenris with my bare hands. He has Maia back in the iron cuffs that I regret putting her in when I had kidnapped her. I'm going to help free you, Maia. You are very brave and will make one hell of a Queen.

I discreetly pull the reigns back, turn my horse, and head behind the army. I remain there until the soldiers and King Fenris are out of sight. I approach the villagers and tell them I have a plan that can help the princess, but I can't do it without their help. A few hundred villagers follow my orders. I send a hundred of them to Hackle Spire Village and another hundred to Limestone village. The rest follow me to Shadowguard village and spread the word of what has transpired and that we should choose Princess Maia to be our Queen and put an end to King Fenris. I inform them the werewolves are not cruel and that the rumours are all lies, revealing King Fenris made him and other knights and soldiers spread the lies around all the villages. I tell the groups to travel to every village and spread the news of our new Queen and help fight to free her, and join forces with Moon Crest Valley for the greater good of our Kingdoms.

Shadowguard awaits us. I warn the villagers accompanying me to keep low and away from the tents. Then, in the shadows, I secretly re-join the army. The soldiers talk about how Maia grew the abundance of food, saving the village from starvation and how she stood up to King Fenris and how amazing and brave she is.

Some disagree and say she is a traitor to the king, still believing werewolves are the enemy. I see King Fenris leave his tent and walk towards Commander James' tent. I take this opportunity and discreetly approach his tent.

I can see Maia chained to a chair and slumped over. I examine my surroundings to ensure no one is nearby before entering the tent. I stoop myself low in front of the chair to be at her eye level.

"Kitten, are you alright? I ask her.

Maia looks up, her cheek is red and slightly puffy, and her lips are dry from dehydration. She is probably hungry too.

"Hugo," she says, trying to muster up a smile.

"Maia," I whisper.