The Alpha King's Series novel Chapter 9

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CHAPTER EIGHT

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BRINLEY.

"You're what?" Katie was smiling and nodding her head tears filled her eyes. "I'm pregnant," I hugged Katie softly, "I'm so happy for Katie," I was happy for her. Katie had always dreamt of being a mother, and I was delighted to see that dream come true. "What do your parents think?" Katie's dad was the shadow pack's doctor. Russel Moore. His mate Betty Moore is the teacher in the pack middle school. Very nice people, though I only met them once.

"I haven't told anyone yet. Only people that know are You, Kyle, and Xander." "Why?" Katie shrugs, "I want to surprise my parents. They're coming next month." I nod. "What did you want to tell me?" I narrow my eyes at her, "You can't tell Kyle or anyone." She shakes her head, "I would never do that," "I know,"

"I met my second chance, mate," I whispered. Katie's face lit up, and I could tell she was about to scream, so I shushed her. "You can't tell anyone," "I won't, but this is great. You can stop being a slave." I shook my head, "Finding your mate once your a slave changes Nothing. Besides, Thomas decided he doesn't like my age," Katie rose a brow. "Your age? You are only seventeen. How old is he?" "Twenty-eight."

Katie shook her head, "Age shouldn't matter," "It doesn't not to me. But it does him a lot. Katie, I feel so different when I'm with him. My body burns with a desire that begs me for relief, but Thomas, won't touch me. Not in that way," "And you see him a lot?" I nodded, "We're in the friend zone." Katie mouthed an '0'.

"You better be careful. Being near him like that and unmarked could throw you in heat." "How do I avoid the heat?" Katie looked at me with pity in her eyes, and I hate when people do that. "Stay away from Thomas." I shook my head, "I can't do that," Katie frowned, "Why not if he doesn't want you. I don't." Katie paused, "You have feelings for this man." I nod, "I've tried not to, Katie, but I fell." "Oh, Brinley," Katie hugged me. When Katie embraced me, I couldn't help it. The tears fell; I've never cried over anyone before, not even when Gabriel rejected me.

"Oh, my escort Tyler asked me on a date," Katie pulled back. "I think you should do it. Tyler might help you stay away from Thomas," I opened my mouth to say something when Kyle burst through the door. "She has to go. The Alpha King is on his way to my office." Katie looked at me and hugged me one last time. Tyler came rushing in and handed me my blindfold, and escorted me out of the room.

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I waited till dark and made my way through the familiar woods that led to the pond. Thomas was probably there by now. Of course, I wasn't going to come, but Thomas was my mate, and he had the Right to know I was going to accept Tyler's offer to take me on a date. In all truth, I wanted to see Thomas. Seeing him at the end of my days kept me going. I walked through the last bit of limbs and caught my first glimpse of Thomas lying on the blanket.

"Took you long enough,"

"I'm sorry. I was busy," I said as I sat down beside him. Thomas had half of his hair in a bun tonight, and he always leaves it down when we come to the pond. Weird, I wonder why he didn't tonight? "I need to tell you something," He brought his eyes to mine. "I have to tell you something too," I frowned, "What?" he shook his head, "Ladies first."

"Tyler, my escort asked me on a date," Thomas's whole body tensed. He closed his eyes, trying to calm himself down. "What did you say to him?" I purse my lips, "I told him yes," I lied. Part of me wanted to see what Thomas would do. "But your mine," My throat went dry, and I couldn't form any words. I watched Thomas looking at me with hurt in his eyes. I felt so much pain knowing I had caused his sadness.