The Alpha King's Claim

Chapter 81

The Alpha King’s Claim chapter 81 by desirenovel

An hour earlier…

Aero

‘Prepare for a bloodbath! The King of Ehnrelil had robbed us of our queen and therefore his kingdom

deserved our wrath! Are you with me, my people?!’

My people didn’t hesitate when they answered me with the strongest, ear-splitting howl Phanteon has

ever heard. They felt my anger. They felt my desperation. They felt my will for bloodshed. They wanted

their queen back too and so they were very cooperative with me when I called for battle.

There was only one way to retrieve our queen and it was through the nearest border of Ehnrelil: the

Baltic Meadows.

The Alphas in their respective territories and together with their subjects paused whatever it was they

were doing and started their way into that very location. From the throne room’s arched window, I

leaped and my battle-hungry claws landed with perfect ease on the rocky ground, acquiring no wounds

or broken bones during the process. Elijah and Farryl followed in their wolf forms, able to keep up with

my strength and speed.

I led the run. Phanteon’s army of wolves followed behind me. The rest of my people—mostly men and

women without pup responsibilities—followed behind them. In the history of Phanteon, there hasn’t

been any recorded battle against another kingdom, only now.

Well, soon.

And I was planning to make it a glorious fight to the death, one that would chill the bones of the other

realms.

By the time we arrived in the Baltic Meadows, almost all of the werewolf and lycan population gathered;

claws retracted, mouth deformed into a ferocious snarl, all attention directed to me for my instruction.

Under the full moon’s light, a rocky ledge caught my eyes so I ran and climbed up there with my

enormous lycan form. That classic lion movie on Earth could go fuck itself. It paled in comparison to the

show we presented.

‘It is time to show the fae kingdom that they chose the wrong opponent!’ I started through my mind-link.

‘It is time for them to know that it is a grand mistake messing with us werewolves and lycans. Their

fucked-up assess will pay! And they will pay with their deaths! Break down their stronghold my people.

Leave no sorry-ass fae alive. I will find our queen myself. Leave that shitty vampire lord and the

foolhardy fae king to me!’

I howled again and my people howled back. Our noise probably reached the very heart of Ehnrelil,

informing their High Elders of a looming danger, but that didn’t worry me. That fired me up even. I could

use a good challenge after all.

The invisible wall of the fae kingdom stretched kilometers away but my army and Alphas concentrated

on one particular section, using their brute strength and their special abilities to their advantage. I knew

though it wasn’t that easy to break a realm’s stronghold. It would probably take a few minutes to hours

before they breach it. It was designed that way.

So, while that was happening, I focused my attention on Serena’s presence, trying to pick up even just

a smidgen of a clue where she was right now and how she fared. It took me a number of tries, honing

in on her life essence and our connection, until someone interrupted my focus, his armored frame

standing warily behind me.

“Your Majesty,” General Halcynos stated. “Can I have a moment of your time?”

Peeling my eyes open, I then summoned my human form and shifted, wearing just black pants to cover

up my essentials.

“What do you want to report?” I asked, scrutinizing his profile.

He still sported the same serious expression on his face, but I picked up a certain sense of concern

behind his hard-set eyes.

“I wanted to seek your forgiveness,” he started and I immediately raised my brow.

“For what?” I told him, definitely clueless about what he was rambling about.

“Can I answer your question in the form of a story-telling, Your Majesty?” His sullen expression

lightened.

I didn’t have the time for such activity, but seeing the sincerity in his eyes, I agreed. “Make it short if

possible, General. I can’t afford to be distracted when my queen is still in enemy territory.”

“Of course, Your Majesty,” he lowered his head and took a deep breath.

“It started when your father ordered me to scout this very place we stand now.”

He gestured to all of the Baltic Meadows with pride and longing.

“Here I met her…Queen Serena’s mother.”

At the mention of my wife’s name, my ears perked up. All of my attention was quickly directed to him.

“She was a beautiful fae. A rising High Priestess. She loved spending time in the lake beyond those

trees.” He pointed to where Salviste Lake was located and gave me a half-smile. “It wasn’t glowing gold

back then.” He chuckled slightly as if this memory brought him happiness.

“As you may know, I was your father’s Beta then. He ordered me to head the surveillance of the Baltic

Meadows after hearing a fae trespassing the territory. That particular fae is Lady Cyrena, Queen

Serena’s mother. Her presence didn’t pose any danger to Phanteon, so I allowed her to continue

visiting the lake and meadows, and somehow, over the course of time, we became friends.”

The beating of my heart suddenly increased, having an inkling as to where this was going. Was I

actually looking at Serena’s father? A handsome, powerful man like General Halcynos and a beautiful

fae woman longing for companionship were recipes for a forbidden romance.

We both exchanged stares: mine in sudden realization while he still seeking forgiveness.

“And you’re apologizing now because?”

“Because I knew Queen Serena is my daughter the very moment I saw her in your wedding,” he finally

confessed.

Something inside me then sparked; not of anger because he kept this very important fact from me but

of happiness. Extreme happiness. It meant she wasn’t just a human. She was half-fae and half-wolf.

My wolf. Owned by NôvelDrama.Org.

My true luna.

“I held this information to you because I needed to understand why she didn’t recognize me

immediately as her father,” General Halcynos stated. “With the strong wolf blood she had, she should

have recognized me then, but she didn’t.”

I wanted to know too and I bet this was one of the many things that would be uncovered once we

reunite.

“I must admit, numerous unfortunate circumstances stopped me from being present when she was

born and I wasn’t also there in her growing years, but I knew for certain we are family. I could feel my

blood inside her and that of her mother’s.”

This didn’t surprise me. Since their union was forbidden, it was bound to experience obstacles in the

form of shitty fae traditions.

“Know that I am beyond happy knowing my daughter found you, Your Majesty, her true mate. I could

rest at ease now. Cyrena too. Wherever she is right now.”

Extreme sadness painted his face then. I wanted to know more about their story, but suddenly, I

sensed Serena’s strong presence. She was in Viacronis. What the hell.

“General, knowing Serena is half-wolf now is indeed wonderful news, and you as her father brings me

great joy too. There is no father figure I want more than you. I just wished this revelation could have

been done in a much better circumstance, not now when we are at the brink of war. Still, I accept your

apology. As her mate and husband, I will try my best to protect her from all danger, starting now…so if

you will excuse me, General, I must be on my way to Viacronis.”

The general’s brows arched up.

“She’s there? How come she’s in the vampire realm?”

I shrugged my shoulders before disappearing in his front.

“Your daughter sure is a treasure trove full of mysteries.”

With us bonded, I didn’t need to interrogate Serena why she was in Viacronis. I knew her reason

without her explaining it and I knew also why I didn’t need to be jealous of the fucking vampire lord.

Nothing happened to both of them, good. Still though, my anger for this pesky fanged being thrummed

on the surface. I was ready to turn my threat into a reality, ready to tear his head apart, but Serena

mind-linked me explaining how Hale helped her escape.

A life for a life, I reminded myself, and since Hale saved her from certain death, then I was bound to

spare his life in return.

I refocused my attention on my queen instead, happy and contented now that she was back in my arms

once again.

With nothing but desire burning our bodies and minds, we hit it off right away. I gave her the premium

VIP treatment she deserved, and she gave back the same to me.

In the middle of our lovemaking, she happily revealed her true identity as half-fae and half-wolf.

Although I already knew it from General Halcynos, still I was surprised. There was no better way to

hear this wonderful news than from her directly.

Through our thoughts, she let me see her wolf form. She was a real beauty. A perfect balance between

delicate grace and power. Perfect for me and perfect for my kingdom as its luna.

I couldn’t wait for her to transform into her wolf form in the physical world, but this here, spending time

with her in our own special world, was enough. It reconnected us. It made our bond even stronger.

Now with our reunion, a fuck-fest was in order, but as leaders of our kingdom, we couldn’t be

insensitive with the current situation in the Baltic Meadows.

While Serena was in the bathroom freshening up, I walked outside my balcony and mind-linked my

brother.

‘Elijah,’ I said. He was quick to answer me with a, ‘Yes?’

‘Serena is now with me,’ I informed. ‘Put the attack on hold, but order my army not to leave just yet.

The war is just beginning.’

‘It’s good to hear that Serena is now safe, brother,’ he answered. ‘And of course, yes, I’ll relay your

message to General Halcynos and our people.’

‘Wait for us there,’ I told him with the thrill of Geraden’s heart beating on the palm of my hand still

lingering inside me.