The Two Alpha Kings Possession

Chapter Fifteen

Kendra

I follow Anna past the entrance hall and before I know it, she walk me into a sumptuous dining room, where the royal family is getting ready to have an early dinner. I instantly develop what feels like a nervous break down as I feel all eyes on me especially the Alpha King and Luna Kestrel.

“Seems we have an unwanted guest.” Ellie mutters under her breath, but I am able to catch the subtle.

There is a long pause as the air between us crackles with tension...

…. And then Luna Kestrel gives a small smile. “Come on, Join us, Kendra?” She gestures me to a seat next to Leo.

Leo meets my gaze with surprise, and i hold it steadily, somehow finding comfort in them. Ellie is sitting next to Chase, sneering and shooting daggers at me. Chase? His face is blank and unreadable. Stony as always.

Anna leans in to whisper into my ear. “ Ugh! Sorry, I forgot to tell you that we're having dinner.”

Yeah, right! Lie all you want Anna. You tricked me into coming with you.

“You do know her well, My Queen?” The king asks Luna Kestrel, his blue gaze warm as he narrows his eyes at me. “who is she?”

The last time I saw the King up close was when my Dad introduced us. I was about eight or nine, there is no way he’d recognize me now.

The only time I’d see him since Dad passed is when there is a spiritual ceremony that requires the pack coming together in the great Hall or the throne room and he is usually far from the crowd.

Alpha Roderick, the king of Stormhalt is still a handsome man, despite his sixty-five years. His blond hair has silvered close to his ear and his body is still lithe and muscular in his royal regalia. Looking at him, it’s clear where his sons got their drop dead gorgeous look from.

“She’s my best friend, Dad… Kendra… don’t you remember her?” Anna groans softly, pulling out a chair to sit, “She is here to help me plan the Royal mask ceremony.”

A fleet of servants file into the dining room all at once, each holding a plate of the first meal course.

With Anna seated and me, still standing alone under pairs of scorching eyes, my body start to tremble slowly. If eyes can kill, I’d be lying dead on the floor right now.

I don’t know if they’re looking at my ponytail hair that falls in messy strands around my face or the raggedy dress I bought from a thrift store… Anna didn’t give me enough time to change into something more appropriate.

“She is Duke Sullivan's daughter. Your late Beta.” The Queen reminds him.

My Dad's name was Duke for real, not a title, but his actual name.

King Roderick looks puzzled, thinking back. After a moment, his eyes light up in recognition. “Oh! She’s all grown up now. She was very tiny when her father introduced her. Please have a seat.”

Finally! I groan inwardly.

I deep into a curtsy and try to control my lips from trembling, “Thank you, your majesty.”

Like a gentleman, Leo stands up and pulls out a chair for me to sit. Walking around to slide on top the chair, his arm brushes against mine, sending shiver of longing down my spine. I look at where his arm touched and look up at him, he holds my gaze... until Chase clears his throat deliberatly, snapping me out.

"Sorry..." I mumble, uncomfortably adjusting on the chair. Did anyone else notice the way he looked at me? My curiosity push me to glance round the table, taking in their faces to see the expression on them. Except Chase who rolls his eyes away from me, everyone else isn't paying attention.

I am sitting opposite Chase, while Leo is beside me. I can’t breathe. My heart feels as if it’s about to pound out of my chest. I am sitting on the same table with two men I feel emotionally attached to... How to put myself together in this situation and not have a panic attack will be hard.

As if Leo can hear my heart beat, he tentatively reach out to squeeze my knee under the table trying to offer me some comfort. His hand warm and rough on my skin, I feel a tingle of electric discharge run down my spine.

He lowers his voice, “Breath, Kendra.”

I swallow hard and nod in appreciation. But then my eyes land on Chase. He cast a glance at me, keeping a hard-face. Did he notice what Leo did? Is he jealous?

“Shall we dig in?” The king’s sharp voice broke into my little fantasy bubble.

Servants circle the dining table and starts dishing out food into a neatly placed white serving plate in front of us.

“Kendra, tell me something… would you like to fill your father’s spot after college or is there something else you want to do?” King Roderick asks. He pins me with a gaze that is knocking the wind out of me. My head is slightly lowered the entire time he’s talking. It is against the rule to look into the eyes of a King when he's speaking.

“Uh! I am… eh…” stuttering, Leo’s comforting hand comes on my knee again, causing me to flinch a little. “ I want to be a singer.”

A stun silence settles in the room and that leave me wondering if I’ve said something abominable.

Ellie stifle a laugh that breaks into the silence. “Lame..!” she snorts out.

“Language, Ellie.” Anna warns. Ellie roll her sea green eyes into her head and I shoot Anna an appreciative look. “You’re welcome.” I hear her mutter.

I bow my head toward my meal, cowed for the moment, and try to think of more ways to redeem myself. Why does wanting to be a singer sound like a taboo to them?

“My apologies…” I feel awful apologizing for something I know nothing about, but if that will ease the tension in the room I guess it won’t cost me a thing.

Luna Kestrel clears her throat. “No apologies necessary. I think you’ll be a great singer.”

Anna leans in to whisper, “ We don't talk about music in the palace. Alpha Leo and Father don’t really like that.” She reveals. “I’ll tell you all about it Later.”

“So Ellie, how is the arrangements going. Have you picked an outfit yet?” Luna Kestrel changes the topic.

Ellie's face went from a critical frown to an instant smile. Placing a possessive hand on Chase’s shoulder, “Yes, my Queen. Chase helped with an excellent choice.” She looks at me, probably trying to rub it on my face.

I throw my head down and give an epic eye roll. I am the last person on the table to start eating. It is also a rule that the royal family takes a bite from every meal course first before their guests.

I pick up my utensils and carefully cut off a piece, as daintily as i can, watching Anna below my lashes and following her every move in other not to embarrass myself. My table manners sucks.

I move my eyes to watch chase as he eats. My eyes settles on his soft lips smacking together. His tongue sticks our to lick the strands of food on his lower lip and my throat bulb as I swallow hard.

As much as I want to hate him for the horrible things he said to me earlier, I can’t stop myself from imagining his tongue thrusting into my mouth, devouring me with hot kisses. When he lift his head from the plate, I quickly look away.

“Dad… Are we going to talk about King Arthur's gift to me now or not?” Chase spits, almost impatient, like he’s been holding whatever it is down for long.

He stops himself with an intake of breath, and i look around the table to see King Roderick look up sharply.

“How can you be so insensitive to notice that we have a guest, Chase?” Leo says calmly, but his voice is firm and intimidating.

“Shut the f**k up. You don’t tell me what to do.” He fires. All I can hear in his voice is the anger of a man whose ego is brutally bruised. His insecurity is getting the better of him and he cannot hide it anymore.

A boy who is used to having everything all to himself; the Power, money and attention… the thought of losing everything to Alpha Leo is obviously eating him up.

“Ah... it's probably best not discussed at the dinner table.” Luna Kestrel chips in sharply to diffuse the rage brewing in the men's eyes.

A very thick air settles in the room as we all continues eating. No one said another word, No one smiled, the atmosphere is more of a funeral home than a family dinner and I feel swamp with guilt knowing that it’s all because of me they can't have a good conversation.