The Alpha King's Series novel Chapter 16

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CHAPTER FIFTEEN

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BRINLEY.

I cut all the sandwiches into bite sizes. I woke early to get all the preparation done for Katie's party. I baked pies and made a cake. Her cake is red velvet (Katies Favorite). I covered it with butter creme icing and decorated it with red roses.

I made a chicken salad sandwich, Egg salad sandwich, and tuna salad sandwich. I also made some hot wings, veggies, and ranch dip.

I wanted to make Katie's party memorable because this was important to her, and I wanted to help make that perfect. She deserves to make these memories something that will last a lifetime.

"I'm going to start placing the food and drinks. Do you need any help?" Julia asks. I shake my head. "I'm almost done. I'll help set the food up in just a minute," Julia nods, grabbing the tray of hot wings and walking out of the door. As I placed the last sandwich on the tray, I smiled with satisfaction at how great everything was.

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"Thanks, Brinley. Everything looks perfect," Katie says, wrapping her arms around me.

"Hi sweetheart, It's good to see you again," Katie's dad Russel says. I nod, "It's good to see you too. I hope you and Betty are well?" He nods, "We're both fine. Do you like living in the palace?" He says, trying to make conversation. I didn't want to be rude and tell him I wasn't supposed to interact with anyone only to do my job. "I do." I nod, "It's a beautiful place," I tell him. He nodded. "That it is," He pursed his lips, "I'm not sure I should even tell you this. As you know, I am the Shadow Packs Dr," I nod, "Yes, sir."

"Well, sweetheart. Your father came in for a routine check-up. But unfortunately, his results weren't good." The smile that was on my face fell, and my brows furrowed.

My father hates me. I'm not sure why Russel is even bringing it up. I'd be the last person my father would want to know anything about his health. In his eyes, being a half-breed never measured up to Kelsy.

"Russel, My father hates me. Why are you telling me this?"

Pity flashed in his eyes which he masked quickly. "He's dying, sweetheart. And I thought you should know," He says, placing a comforting hand on my shoulder. I nod, fighting back the tears.

Even though I knew my father's feelings towards me didn't mean I didn't care about him because he's my dad. And I love him, and deep down, all I've ever wanted was his love in return.

"Thanks for telling me. But I need to get back now,"

"Of course, I am truly sorry," I purse my lips, "I know, and thank you." I smiled at Russel and walked back towards the kitchen.

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"Ugh, my feet are swollen," Julia whines as she sits down on the chair in the kitchen. I laughed slightly at her rolling my eyes. "I'll take the last few trays of food. Then, I'll come back for the cake. Rest your feet a while," I tell her, and she gives me an appreciating smile.

I grabbed two trays and headed to the sunroom where Katie's party was hosted. I sat the two trays down and was about to head back for the cake when I heard a voice that made me stop in my tracks.

"Hello, Brinley,"

I turned around quickly.