38. Coming Clean

Elijah's eyes widened as if he just realized what he just said to me.

Was that information forbidden also? The alpha king never ceases to amaze me with all the mysteries and secrets surrounding him and the more I get curious about it.

"Sir Elijah? You suddenly went silent. Is there anything wrong?"

He looked at me as if he was contemplating whether he should say what he should say or not.

Then, after long agonizing moments, he uttered, "Nothing, River. A slip of the tongue. Forget about what I said earlier. However, my stand remains the same. Someone will still accept you even if you are an omega of the pack."

"Will you accept me as your mate if it is me, Sir Elijah?"

"Undoubtedly. You are an amazing woman, River. Do you know one of my fears? It's about my mate finding out what I have been doing all my life. Fucking anyone who wears dresses. And even whores in the mortal world. She will find me disgusting for my lack of self-control against women, River."

I closed the distance betwe