The Alpha King’s Heart: His Rejected Mate (The Alpha King Series Book 1)

‘I didn’t know,’

‘We are not close,’ He said nonchalantly, shrugging his shoulders. I leaned on the counter, wanting to hear more about his brother but his phone rang again. I somberly looked at him and he gave me an apologetic glance before leaving the bathroom, my gaze followed him until the door closed. I washed my face properly and got into the bathroom to take a long shower. I sighed, feeling so much better after the bath. I slipped my hair into a tight bun and got ready for the day. I didn’t have much to do especially since all the servants did everything including meal preparations. I was laying on my elbows, deep in thought, and didn’t even realize when Luca walked into the room.

‘You look awfully bored,’ He said, going to the pool table.

‘I need a job or I’ll die of boredom,’

‘Aren’t you like the queen now? You’ll have duties at the palace. Hosting, visiting the people, etc,’ He pointed out and I nodded.

‘Not yet, I’m yet to shift hence can’t take my place as Queen so until I do, I’ll need a job,’ I said.

‘I’m sure there is a junior school you can teach close by, or maybe my new school,’ He said and my head flipped to him.

‘I thought you’d hate it,’ At our former pack, he hated that I worked where he went to school.

‘It’s fine,’ he grumbled.

The weekend passed by quickly and it was Monday, Lucas was ready for school. We walked instead of taking the car.

‘Ready?’ I asked him as we entered the building.

‘I guess,’

‘Why are you acting like this? Don’t you like the school? The house?’ I pulled him to a stop. He sighed.

‘Everything is great… Too great and I just feel it will come crashing down,’ he finally confessed. For a twelve-year-old, Luca was thoughtful. I cleaned invincible dust off his cardigan and took a deep breath.

‘It won’t, I won’t let it happen. You’ll be happy here… We’ll be happy because this is now our new home,’ I kissed his forehead and I was surprised when he hugged me. Without even caring that some students were watching us. I smiled and held him kindly as long as he wanted. He soon pulled away and cleared his throat.

‘Well, I need to go to the administration to register and get my timetable,’ he pointed at the offices on the second floor to the right.

‘Have fun, kiddo,’

‘Yah, yah,’ He waved. I turned around and went to the accountant’s office to talk about Lucas’ tuition and everything he will need. The man smiled at me as he went through his computer

‘Lucas Wade, his tuition has already been paid… ‘ He trailed and narrowed his eyes on the screen

‘The whole year, no, his fees have been paid for as long as he’ll be here with us,’ He lifted his gaze to look at me. It must have been Wyatt who did it. I left the office and called Wyatt. He answered immediately.

‘Hello, my little birdie,’ he sounded cheerful and it brought a smile to my lips.

‘You too? C’mon,’

‘It’s catchy,’ he said. I didn’t protest.

‘I took Lucas to school,’

‘That’s great,’

‘And I was informed that all tuitions have been paid, you didn’t have to do that,’ I said. There was a pause before he spoke.

‘I know but I wanted to. You are my woman, and I won’t have you worry about money,’ he said confidently.

‘I want to work,’ I blurted. Another long pause. I chewed on my bottom lip, waiting for his response.

‘Why?’

‘Why? Um, because I want to earn money?’ I said as a question.

‘But I have money… lots of it,’

‘It’s your money, not mine,’ I said. I wanted to earn my own money like I used to, I just couldn’t live off my mate for the rest of my life and I needed to keep busy before whatever will happen in the future.

‘Can we talk about this when I get home, please?’

‘You’re coming,’

A sound vibrated from his chest and I rolled my eyes ‘ Get your head out of the gutter, Mr,’

‘Yes, baby, I’m going to come,’ I was red with embarrassment, it was a good thing he couldn’t see me.

‘Bye, I’ll go home and start meal preparation. I want to cook for you tonight,’ I said.

‘Can’t wait,’

I hung up and smiled like an idiot. This man was going to make me fall for him so fast eh. I suddenly felt the hair on my neck stand up, and I turned slowly. I felt like someone was watching me. My heart was pounding and I was scared it will leap out of my chest. What was that feeling?