33. Bite

With a stubborn look on my face, I looked at the alpha king, not wanting to back down at him. "I said you are only jealous of Sir Elijah," I repeated.

Oh, Moon Goddess.

What had gotten in my mind when I did a great job of angering him?

Consider yourself a goner after this, River, another part of my mind said. Alpha King Maxxwell will toss you to the bottom part of the ocean and will put a stone on both of your feet.

Yeah. I was a fool for fighting him, but my mind couldn't stop fighting back. I was certain I would harvest this stubbornness.

"Why would I, River?"

"That's the confusing part, Your Majesty. You have everything. You have a harem. A handful of slaves. A battalion of guards. Warriors. The people. And you have me."

"I have you?"

"Yes. You have me," I said confirming his statement.

"I do not have your loyalty, River which is one of the greatest mistakes you did. After what happened with Elijah and you, you will side with him."

Wait. Was that jealousy I was hearing in his v