The Alpha King's Human Mate by HC Dolores

he Alpha King's Human Mate Chapter 88 Chapter 88 "Be careful what you wish for. There's always a catch.” Laurie Halse Anderson Aria hadn't been wrong when she said I had plenty of tto think during my captivity. I did think a lot. I thought about escape.

The door was all silver, minus the doorknob. It was clearly locked from the other side, but even if it wasn't, it was far too heavy forto move on my own. My only shot of making an escape from the cell was waiting for someone else to open it, and then overpowering them.

Thad very little faith I'd stand a chance against someone like Liam, but Aria was smaller than I was. She was still a werewolf, and definitely stronger than me, but she was skittish enough that I might be able to catch her surprise. (* The only problem was that I didn't know what was waiting on the other side of the door. Liam had said I was the only prisoner in these cells, but that didn't mean there weren't guards patrolling outside.

If I did manage to escape, I had no idea what was I walking - or running - into.

Unfortunately, all of this hinged on Aria's next visit — but she wasn't Chapter 88 the next person to enter my cell. It was Alpha Liam.

Theard his thunderous footsteps echo down the hall, and by the the'd opened the door, I had already swallowed down my fear. I wish I could say that my mind was sharp or at its best, but after three days in dark isolation, I certainly felt rough around the edges.

And if the pleased smirk on Liam's face was any indication, I didn't look much better either.

"Your Majesty," he said, his tone mocking, "I trust the accommodations have been to your liking?" "Oh, definitely," I bit back sarcastically, "I hope you haven't been troubling your chefs with all the gourmet meals." I gestured to the water bottle and half-eaten turkey sandwich sitting in a plastic baggie on the floor.

Liam just grinned. "Well, I'd offer nothing less to a Queen," he said, and then his voice took on a hard note, "Or at least someone who likes playing dress up as one. Those of us who actually rule know it's more than just putting on pretty clothes and a crown." Ihadn't planned on responding to that insult, but then my mind flashed back to Aria and what she'd let slip toduring our last conversation. (7) Chapter 88 "and does 'actually ruling' include getting sexual favors from young girls?" I shot back, "I mean, you can callwhat you want...but I've never forced any of my subjects into my bed." 2 The smirk dropped from Liam's face, and with it, my heart began beating like a drum inside my chest. Had I gone too far? 'There was a beat of silence between us, and then Liam's lips curled into a snarl. "I'd watch that mouth of yours," Liam said, his voice barely above a growl, "That boy may tolerate disrespect, but I don't. You may find yourself in a similar position as those 'young girls' if you aren't careful." |!) My stomach dropped.

I would like to say that Liam's threat didn't terrify me, but it did. I was alone, powerless, and at his mercy. He could very well make good on any threats he wanted, and there would be nobody here to save me.

Liam seemed fully aware of that too. The snarl on his lips had curved back into a smile — he knew he was in control of the situation.

"Let's put this unpleasantness aside," he said, shoving his hands into his pockets and taking a step towards me, "I offered you a deal. Do you want it?" "You'll really letgo if I agree?" I asked, "Just letback into the human world as long as I promise not to return?" Even as I said, I had no intentions of following through with the deal. Chapter 88 If Liam gavethe chance to get out of here, I'd use to find my way back to Griffin.

"Well, that's the basic idea," he said, "Of course, this all hinges on the fact that you'd disappear forever. I'm not so sure you haven't becattached to the werewolf world, to that boy." He paused, staring at me. “Ld like to be able to release you, Clark...I'm just not sure you'd hold up your end of the deal." It took everything innot to scoff and roll my eyes. I should've known Liam wasn't serious about the deal - it had been too good to be true.

But maybe there's still a chance to convince him that he doesn't need to worry about me.

If can just convince Liam to letout of here, then I'll be able to get back to Griffin.

He just needs to believe that I don't want anything to do with werewolves.

Pd spent enough tresenting werewolves that I had no problem putting on a show for Liam even if my feelings didn't ring true anymore.

Hey there! Just a friendly reminder that if you're not reading this book on 5s.com, you might be missing out on the complete story. Head over there to dive into the next chapter—it's all free! "Trust me," I said, and | tried to muster up as much sincerity as I could, "You don't need to worry about me. I never wanted any of this -- living with werewolves, having a mate, being Queen. I wanted to go to college, spend twith my human mom." Chapter 88 As I spoke, the words felt hollow. Three or four months ago, I would've believed them - that having a human life would be enough for me.

But I knew better now. Iwas done denying the part ofthat belonged to this world.

Liam raised his eyebrows, "Is that so? Even after being crowned Queen, you still want to leave?" "Of course," I said, "I never belonged in the werewolf world. I'm human. T want to live a human life." "And that boy?" Liam asked, "The one who calls himself King? You'd be fine to leave him behind to face my wrath?" It took everything innot to cringe at the idea of Griffin facing down Liam, but I managed not to. I had to keep my true feelings out of my voice and off my face.

"He's done nothing but try to forceinto a role I don't want," I said, "I tried to leave, and he just draggedback. I'll be better off without him. I hate him." There was a bitter taste in my mouth as I talked about Griffin that way, but I reminded myself that there was no other way. |") If I ever wanted to see Griffin again, I had to sell this. Liam was silent as he mulled over my words, and I held my breath.

"Lm glad to hear you feel that way, Clark," he finally said, and there was Chapter 88 a new glint in his eyes, "It seems we're on the spage. I'll have no problem letting you go off to live your sad little human life." He bought it. T think he bought it. Had Liam still not have been standing there, I would've jumped for joy.

"And your resentment for that boy," he continued, "That's good. That means you'll have no problem helpingwith the last part of my plan." My stomach dropped.

"What do you mean? I thought you were going to letgo," I said, barely managing to keep the panic out of my voice.

Liam chuckled. "Oh, I will," he said, "But I still need to kill thattroublesmate of yours, and if I'm to lure him here, I'll need you to act as bait." Hey there! Just a friendly reminder that if you're not reading this book on 5s.com, you might be missing out on the complete story. Head over there to dive into the next chapter—it's all free!

"Bait?" I repeated. "Yes, bait," he said, "If Griffin knows that I have you, he'll cto negotiate for your freedom. That's when I'll kill him, and after that, you'll be free to leave this world." I should've known it wouldn't be as easy as getting to leave right now. Of course Liam just wants to useas bait. Chapter 88 When I didn't immediately reply, Liam kept talking. "Consider it one final task in the way of your freedom. We'll discuss the details as the day comes upon us, but if you hate him as much as you say, then you should have no problem helpingwith this." Liam began walking to the door, but just before he left, he turned to look atone last time. "You should consider yourself lucky," he said, and his tone was full of mock sympathy, "The death of a mate incapicitates most werewolves, you

know. Our wolves go insane with the severed bond. But you humans...I've heard your too weak to even feehany Q a of the mate bond. You can't access it, feel it, connect with it like we do. When I kill that mate of yours, you'll be able to move on with your life without any of those nasty feelings to worry about."\") With that, the heavy door shut behind Liam with a clang and I was left alone in the dark. The thought of Griffin dying, of being forced to participate in it, madesick.

His last words rung in my head. Mate bond or not, I'd never be able to just move on with my life if Griffin died.

And Liam is wrong ~ I've felt the mate bond before. I gasped, the sound echoing through the empty room. Oh my God.

The mate bond. That's it. I can access the mate bond.

I remembered the dreams I'd had when Griffin had left the castle, how Id felt the mate bond sootheone night. Ivan had toldthat it Chapter 88 was possible to access the mate bond when emotions were high enough.

If can access the mate bond, maybe it's possible I can get ssort of message to Griffin. Maybe I can let him know what Liam is planning.

The last tI'd accessed the mate bond, it had been an accident. I wasn't even sure how to go about it or if I'd be able to communicate with Griffin, but I knew I had to try.

It was my only option right now.

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