Mated to the Alpha King

Chapter Nine

AIDEN'S POV

"Why don't other capable people do it?" Second Uncle completed, which made the atmosphere in the meeting room turn stagnant and awkward.

But I could see that the idea sounded tempting to some of the elders. I can see some of the elders exchanging glances with Second Uncle, which means that they had some sort of collaboration.

I've perfectly understood that many people aren't on the Alpha side anymore, but I would filter them out soon.

"Perhaps, you can give us suggestions of that capable person?" I raised my chin arrogantly and unbothered, which made second uncle frown. I bet he thinks that I'd lose my calm.

"According to tradition. The family can directly take over or a strong Beta and..." second uncle declared with a smirk, but before he could complete his words...

Chris immediately stood up with annoyance. "I definitely do not want anything to do with the Alpha's position so don't add me into your scheme," Chris growled in anger. Veins were throbbing in his neck and his green eyes were filled with fury.

Chris's father's expression wasn't good either; he had a frown on his face, but he was able to hide it perfectly.

Second Uncle's eyes darkened in anger. He wanted to sow discord between me and Chris, but he was wrong if he thought he could. My relationship with Chris isn't for show.

"What did you mean scheming? I'm talking about something beneficial to the pack." Uncle replied in a voice filled with disapproval.

Chris clenched his fist, but he didn't say anything more.

"Considering that the beta isn't interested in vying for the Alpha's position, who among the family members will you be choosing?" I asked a question that would put second uncle in a tight spot.

I am the only child of my parents, and my grandparents only have two sons: my father and second uncle. So the family that uncle is talking about is his family, but uncle won't dare mention his family name explicitly in order not to be punished for treason.

"That..." Uncle's eyes flashed with an evil smirk. "We can only choose patiently. Let's adjoint the meeting and let the elders take a look at who's capable of leading the pack before we judge." Second Uncle finalized.

I nodded to Second uncle's words even though I could have argued or refused second uncle vehemently, but I totally love it when someone leads himself into trouble due to greed.

Besides, I like how second uncle is declaring open war on me, we don't have to use hidden methods.

I'm aware that Second Uncle would be doing his best to win over all the Elder's side in order to get the alpha position, but he'll soon see.

ZOEY'S POV

It was always a busy day no matter what, everyone always seemed to want to make me busy.

Though quite a few things have changed and one person had also changed in this house, and it’s no one other than Alpha Blake.

It's quite surprising to see that Alpha Blake had gone silent. He doesn't even look at me whenever I'm in his presence nor does he try to get handy with me when we are alone.

It made me glad even though I'm not completely calm because I had the feeling that he was trying to get to the bottom of the reason behind Aiden's actions.

I kept wishing to the moon goddess that he never found out or else I would receive no judgment lesser than intense torture or death.

Since the breakup with Aiden, Clara mostly stayed in her room and whenever she came out of her room, I tried not to appear in her sight.

I'm afraid that she might plan a wicked scheme that would lead me into trouble.

And the truth is that I've completely relaxed from most of the trouble in this house except for Veronica and the strange-acting Ethan.

"Zoey..." My mistress' voice suddenly filled my ears which made me stop what I was doing immediately. I stood up and quickly walked out of the laundry room.

"Yes, mistress," I replied when she appeared in my sight.

"The green pack Alpha will be holding a banquet for his son who just came of age. The banquet is held in order to find his mate." Mistress told me with a calm voice, but her eyes revealed her greed.

I already understood what she was planning. Perhaps, she expected the green alpha pack's mate to be me or something.

If there was an encounter like that, I know that mistress would threaten to either let them pay for my freedom or watch me reject my mate.

Mistress is very greedy and scheming. Thankfully, she never knew that I've found my own mate, and they were her stepson or almost stepson-in-law which was quite amusing.

"Find something good to wear, you mustn't humiliate us at the party tonight, do I make myself clear?" Mistress asked in a sharp voice which almost made me jump in fright.

"Yes, mistress," I replied shakily. I sighed in relief when I saw her leaving without whipping me or something, she must be in a good mood or something.

A few hours later

Everyone was dressed in a luxurious and beautiful outfit. Veronica was dressed in a pink princess gown, Ethan was in a white suit, Alpha Blake was also in a suit... Well, Clara isn't here yet.

Compared to everyone who dressed nicely, my dress compared to them is like earth near heaven.

I looked like a servant standing beside them. Well, I've always been a servant anyway.

"Zoey, call Clara," Mistress ordered in a sharp voice that made my heart skip fearfully. "Tell her to come down, we are leaving." mistress ordered while holding Alpha Blake's arm, she was dressed in a silky dinner gown.

'That's if she doesn't kick me out when she sees me' I thought.

"Yes, mistress." I bowed slightly and turned away, but at that moment, Ethan and I locked glances. And he suddenly smiled at me.

The calm expression I had slipped immediately. After all, he was the one who was acting the most strange. "Weirdo." I mouthed before leaving.

I took a deep breath immediately after I arrived in front of Clara's room and I knocked twice. "Clara..."

But before I could finish my word, the door opened to reveal an annoyed Clara. "Who gave this b***h the right to call my name?" Immediately she said so, and a fierce slap resounded on my left cheek.