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15. The Weight of the Crown
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THEIRS: BOUND TO THE ALPHA KINGS 16. Warmonger King
ReynaAs the jet’s engines muted down, I cautiously step onto the metal staircase, instantly feeling the temperature drop. The cold air at high altitude nips at my face, a contrast to the cosy and luxurious atmosphere inside the plane with its soft leather seats and champagne. I can’t resist looking out into the distance, where Cassian’s castle stands tall.“Welcome to my kingdom, Reyna,” Cassian says proudly from behind me, his voice resonating with pride.The sight in front of me takes my breath away. It’s a fortress that stretches across the valley like a metallic creature. There is nothing inviting about it. It stands cold and resolute; a symbol of the warfare that thrives in this kingdom.“Wow…” I whisper, unable to tear my gaze away from the intimidating structure.“You can see why Cassian is called the Warmonger; he developed every modern weapon we have today. Both for our world as well as the humans across the seas,” Malachi says with a grin. “After he killed my father, we wer
THEIRS: BOUND TO THE ALPHA KINGS 17. Sister In Law From Hell
ReynaI used to think dinners with my step-mother and step-siblings were bad, but this was before I became Cassian’s mate and had to mingle with his sisters.Queen Deana was delightful as usual, but both Cassandra and Cleo were utter bitches toward me throughout the morning. Now we’re seated having tea and cakes together, and I can feel the hatred emanating from those two.I don’t understand it. They’re beautiful women who even have the same Alpha Blue eyes as Cassian. What could they possibly hate me for?“So, Reyna dear, tell us about yourself,” Queen Deana says, asking me the worst question at the worst time. “I know Alaric is your father, but he had you working as a maid the evening Cassian Sighted you?”Restrained giggles erupt from Cassandra and Cleo and now I wish the ground would swallow me whole. Queen Deana shoots them angry glances and they immediately stop, but I can see the glee on their faces.“Well, yes. I do not know my mother, and my father refused to tell me anything
THEIRS: BOUND TO THE ALPHA KINGS 18. Secret Lives and Lies
Reyna I gasp at the person standing at the foot of my bed, pulling the covers over my naked body. Fear stabs through me as I wonder what she could want, but then she shakes her head, and my eyes narrow. “Cleo? What are you doing here?” She puts a finger to her lips to tell me to stay quiet and walks towards me. “I wanted to apologise to you for my behaviour today. What my sister said was…it was awful,” she whispers. “I just wanted to make it clear to you.” I frown as I look at her, not understanding. “You both continued to insult me, making me feel like I don’t deserve Cassian—” “That’s not me, I promise!” she says in a hushed tone and sits on my bed. “I’m fine with you being his mate; he’s the happiest he has ever been since he became King and everyone can see it! It’s just…” She trails off her last sentence and laces her hands together on her lap, sighing and hanging her head. I don’t know why, but I feel uneasy with her silence. “Cassandra… she has an unhealthy obsession with
THEIRS: BOUND TO THE ALPHA KINGS 19. A King's Choice
RuneThese past few days have been different and even though I appear confident about the direction my life is headed, deep inside I am terrified.I never expected to meet my second chance mate, not after the brutal way my first got taken away from me five years ago. To think I never wanted to attend the Hallowed Bond Ball but Troy convinced me that it would look bad on my kingdom if I didn’t.And now I’ve gone and broken the heart of the only person I trusted and cared about.Sighing, I carefully pull my cell phone out of my pocket and Reyna stirs. She has her head on my lap and has fallen asleep while we’re traveling from Cassian’s kingdom to mine. He had to stay behind to sort out a few last-minute things with his council, so it’s just me and Malachi here with her.My thoughts go back to the way Malachi touched me the other night and I shiver at the memory. Reyna liked what she saw; the interaction between us turned her on and I never expected it to.How would she react if I had to
THEIRS: BOUND TO THE ALPHA KINGS 20. Protector, Heart and Soul
Reyna[Contains a few short M/M scenes, but nothing too explicit. You can scroll past it if it makes you uncomfortable, but more will come later on as the book progresses.]I am walking with Malachi and Rune somewhere for the evening wearing nothing but a silk nightgown. After the banquet where I met too many people, we retired to our little getaway and I am lit up with excitement.“How much farther?” I chuckle, the silk blindfold over my eyes blocking out my sight. “Can I at least have one clue?”As if to answer me, the blindfold is lifted from my eyes and I gasp at the sight in front of me. A secluded waterfall surrounded by black obsidian glass and a lush forest. I can’t hear a thing save for the gentle gushing water.“Oh my…” I gasp as I look at the beauty all around me. “This is beautiful.”“Yes, it is,” Malachi says as he wraps his arms around my waist while holding me from behind. He undoes the bow holding my nightgown together, and it slips from my body, pooling at my feet. I
THEIRS: BOUND TO THE ALPHA KINGS 21. Struggling With Inner Rage
MalachiStanding on the terrace, I was mesmerised by the sun’s descent, which beautifully painted the sky with soft hues of pink and gold, offering a stunning view of the twin islands below. The twin jewels, a symbol of our unity, stretched out magnificently on the cerulean sea. In the distance, I can see the preparations for the evening’s banquet, the flicker of torches, and the soft rustle of leaves in the wind. I felt a mixture of pride and anticipation, a thrill that tingles in my veins.We landed a few hours ago, and Reyna was exhausted from literally being chartered all over the continent for the last week. So while she rests, we’ll make sure everything is in order.Purchasing these islands was easier than I expected it would be. I specifically wanted islands close to each other; one for formal events like tonight named Queen’s Court, and the other would be one we called home.When it comes to Reyna, I don’t trust anyone but Rune and Cassian, and I intend to keep it that way.[
THEIRS: BOUND TO THE ALPHA KINGS 22. Meet Our Mate
ReynaAs I gaze at my reflection in the mirror, my face twists into a frown at the woman staring back at me. The woman I see in front of me, with her curvaceous body hugged by a black dress, her pale skin, and bright lilac eyes, is so stunning that I cannot believe it is me.A dress that’s fit for a princess, with its neckline displaying a modest amount of cleavage and crystals adorning the bodice. The shoulders are bare, and the length is long enough to sweep the floor. Also, it features a slit that extends up to my upper thigh.“Oh, you look beautiful, Lady Reyna!” one of the ladies croons from behind me as she’s done pinning up my brunette curls. “The Alphas won’t be able to keep their eyes or hands off of you!”I blush. “I’m sure I’ll need a drink to keep myself steady,” I say, chuckling nervously as I get to my feet. After arriving on this island, I had to sleep because everything felt like it just came crashing down on me. I don’t think I’ve allowed myself to feel the gravity o
THEIRS: BOUND TO THE ALPHA KINGS 23. Breakfast
ReynaI should get out of bed right now, but I have no intention of moving a muscle. We’re still on the other island after the banquet and will only be going back to the main one tomorrow night for the full moon.Last night I had too many glasses of the strawberry wine and I ended up not feeling too good. I don’t remember much, and hopefully I didn’t make a fool of myself in front of those important people.My mouth feels dry, though, so I should probably get up and go drink some water or take some aspirin.My bedroom door opens and someone saunters inside, each footstep echoing and feeling like nails being embedded in my head. They rip open the drapes and I groan, covering my head with the blankets.“No…” I protest, but the scent of toasted marshmallow and a deep chuckle makes me peek out from under the covers. Malachi is standing there with a grin on his face and his arms crossed over his chest. Gods, I love it when he does this, his muscles bulge out deliciously and they look good
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