39. The Alpha King's Fiancee?

Elijah chuckled in reply. "Like her? No offense, River but there's only one woman that I like. And that's the woman tattooed on my back. I wanted to meet her and see with my own eyes whether she is true or just a figment of my imagination."

The alpha king glanced at me, "Are you disappointed, River? Do you expect him to like you?"

Disappointed? I was always disappointed, but did I have a choice? I did not. A slave should be unfeeling.

I smiled at him, hiding the bitterness in my heart. That was the only thing I could do.

"No, Your Majesty. I knew a long time ago no one would like me. I am a servant, Your Majesty. I always remember my place and that is behind the noble's back. And if you will punish me for escaping and for lying, I will gladly accept it, Your Majesty."

Elijah stood and placed himself in front of me. Clearing his throat, he said, “Your Majesty, I do not think there’s a need for that. For punishment, I mean. The truth is, River was kind enough to massage my back at the