The Alpha King's Series novel Chapter 10

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CHAPTER NINE

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BRINLEY.

I sold you.

I sold you.

I have sold you to another kingdom.

Those were the only words I could hear repeating, repeatedly playing in my head. Panic rose in me, and I fidgetted with my fingers, something I do when I'm nervous or scared. "Kyle, please." He clenches his jaw, "What's done cannot be undone. The kingdom has already purchased you," "When?" My voice was barely audible. "You have one month here. In the meantime, you still have to presume your work ethic. If you wish to tell anyone about your departure, it is your choice." I nodded. "That's all. You can go now," Kyle said as he returned to his paperwork.

Tyler escorted me back to my chambers. He asked what Kyle had wanted, and I told him it was about the strawberries. He believed me and asked if I had decided on the date. I took Katie's advice and told him yes. Then, he asked where I wanted to go, and I told him to the pond. It has become my favorite place, and I plan on going every chance I get before I leave this place.

Tyler will make our food, and we will do a picnic which I've never done before, so I'm excited about it. Although part of me wishes Thomas was the one I was going out with instead of Tyler.

I'm trying hard not to let my emotions get the best of me. But, I also need to let Tyler know that friends are all we will ever be. Nothing more, Nothing less. I can't help but worry about this new kingdom, what their rules will be, and just what they purchased me for. I shivered at the thought.

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I've been at the pond for over an hour now. But Thomas still hadn't shown, and I'm beginning to think if he ever will. A month is not a lot of time to spend with your mate anyway, but when your mate doesn't show up, don't exactly help the situation. I shouldn't have walked away from him that night. But, if I'd known he wouldn't come back, I wouldn't have.

I waited at the pond for four hours, but he didn't show........

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"Brinley, are you sure your alright?" I narrow my eyes at Julia, but she has done Nothing but be a good friend to me. I sigh, "Thomas, he is still upset with me," Julia raises her brow, "About the fight you guys had?. It was over three days ago." I shake my head, "I know. My date with Tyler is Tomorrow." Julia nods, "I know. And am so excited, I want deets this time." I laugh and shake my head. "Are you going to tell me what the fight was over? Between you and Thomas?" I purse my lips, "I'd rather not get into it. It hurts too much to think about," Julia nodded her head, and we both cleaned up the standing room for the party the Alpha king was hosting tonight.

Julia and I were almost finished setting up for the party when the door burst open. Katie came rushing in and ran straight to me. She was breathing ragged, and I put a comforting hand on her shoulder, "Katie, calm down. Breathe," I told her. " Breathe, In," I did the motion with my hand, inhaling as she did, "And, breathe, out," Again doing it with her. Julia was standing on her other side in case she lost her balance. "Now, what are you doing?" I asked her. Julia frowned, "You know the beta, female?" I nodded, "We came from the same pack." Katie told her. Julia nodded in understanding.

"The party tonight. Are you helping serve the guest?" I nodded, "All slaves must help," I exclaimed. "The shadow pack Alpha is coming with his mate." My forehead creased. Then it dawned on me Gabriel was the pack Alpha, and Amanda was his mate. "Oh, my Goddess. Katie, what am I going to do? Better yet, why are they coming here?" She shook her head, "I don't know. But they need The King's help on a matter. You better find a way out of that party if you don't want to see him," Katie tells me.

"Okay, someone fills me in," Julia said, placing her hands on her hips and shaking her head. "Gabriel was my mate. The one that rejected me, the reason I'm a slave. And his second chance mate was my best friend whom he accepted." "That asshole," Julia snarls, "You don't know its half," Katie tells Julia. "Go back before your miss. I will help Brinley find a way out of this mess." Julia said to Katie, who nodded.