The Alpha King's Mate novel Chapter 6

"Maia, please forgive me. I had no idea you had a deformity. Yes, of course, you may be excused." She says, mortified.

When my bowl is empty a second time, I thank Vivian for her kindness and stand.

"You're very welcome." She sighs, escorting me to the

door.

"You'll come and visit us again, won't you?"

"I'd love to," I reply after we have hugged one another and said our goodbyes.

Among the fruit stalls, I steal several pieces of fruit which are rightfully mine and stuff them into a hessian sack I have found. No one has taken notice of me.

Wanting to learn more about Wellmore Village and its people, I find a nice spot to sit down and observe the main street while crunching on a red apple.

A few robust, middle-aged women in pastel-coloured dresses and shawls converse with one another, and I don't mind eavesdropping in on their conversation.

"The Alpha King's Ball last night was unsuccessful," one lady says happily.

"Oh? I've heard the Alpha King is the most handsome man anyone has ever seen, yet has a heart so cold that even his wolf is frightened of him." they say, bursting into laughter.

"We will win the war and wipe out those filthy animals." They giggle and waddle toward a market stall.

I leave the village and make my way back home to Ember. I tell Ember about Wellmore and how I met Vivian and her twin daughters.

"I'm going to have to go back to the village every few days for food. I'm also worried about this war." Comforting me, Ember crawls into my lap and snuggles into my chest, and we sleep.

Alpha King Damon