The Alpha King's Claim

Chapter 70

The Alpha King’s Claim chapter 70 by desirenovel

Serena

Hurt wasn’t an enough word to describe what I felt while looking at the betrayal before me. Pain of any

physical kind couldn’t even match up to the anguish I felt deep inside.

What I felt was pain caused more than slicing me open with a blade, more than pouring acid on my

insides, more than chopping me into pieces, more than bleeding me dry…

My bright world had completely turned dark and gloomy and for a brief moment, I thought I had died.

Actually, dying was preferable than witnessing this highest form of treachery. What was worse was I

was present to witness it all. Inch by inch of their nakedness. Inch by inch of their lewd connection.

They were so engrossed that none of them appeared to notice me. Rhea kept on moaning loudly,

enjoying every bit of Aero’s embedded cock, while the latter was in his own world of pleasure, grunting

and groaning. The tautness of his muscles, the length of his shaft slipping in and out of my friend’s sex,

his completely elated face–eyes closed and mouth formed into a ‘hiss’–it was the most painful picture I

had ever seen.

At the back of my head, I wished and prayed that this was all just a dream. That I’d soon wake up from

this nightmare, but no…

This was really real.

I felt a crushing weight on my chest. I couldn’t breathe properly. My fingers, they all turned cold and

trembled wildly. I clasped my hands together in the hopes of controlling them and crossed my arms

over my chest in an act of embracing myself.

Consoling myself…

My God…I thought. Copyright Nôv/el/Dra/ma.Org.

Was that why they were so secretive earlier in the dining room? Her, asking to ′talk’ to him in private?

Moving further back, was that the reason why they were both absent this morning and afternoon?

Had they been fucking all this time? Had they been fooling me? Making me think that she was in love

with Elijah and Aero with me?

Had Aero been that quick-hearted? Just because I was being honest with my feelings, unsure as it may

be, that he’d speedily jump into another woman?

Just because he had finally tasted the pleasures of a pussy that he’d want to sample all females now?

Was this the real reason why he didn’t want to mark me?

Hot tears fell down my cheeks unhindered. It was like a river, with deep sadness as its driving force.

I didn’t know what to think anymore. I didn’t know what to say, but I knew the more I looked at them in

their pleasurable world, the more I felt embarrassed.

Huh. Me, embarrassed.

I actually thought I was intruding on them than discovering an illicit affair.

My legs felt frozen. I couldn’t seem to take another step, but unable to watch them any further I willed

my legs to move.

With a soft sob, I left the bedroom and walked straight to the main door, planning to hide in my room

where no one would see me cry.

I was about to open the door, but then, a thought crossed my mind.

“No,” I muttered, knitting my brows.

I shouldn’t feel embarrassed. I shouldn’t be afraid to confront them. I was the one who was being

wronged at. I was the victim!

But this wasn’t the very idea that encouraged me to go back. It was my intuition, my feeling that

something was wrong.

“This doesn’t add up,” I murmured.

All I experienced with Aero these past few days: his warmth, his genuine care, his possessiveness, the

loving way he looked at me, his reassuring words, even his hatred and arrogance, they were all real,

and I thought, he would never do this to me.

He would never betray me.

Taking a deep breath, I turned back and marched into the bedroom with fire in my wet eyes.

“Alright!” I shouted just as the double doors swung open. “I know you’re not my husband, so let’s cut

the bullshit acting. Reveal yourself!”

Aero and Rhea stilled. They both looked at me, but the former was the one who actually chuckled.

Chuckled first like how the real Aero would with his rich voice but it soon changed into a woman’s.

“Impressive. You amaze me, Your Highness,” he said, curving his lips into a wicked smile.

Then, as I continued to glare at him, his face and body morphed into someone I didn’t expect at all.

“Farryl…?” I murmured, thoroughly flabbergasted.

Then, Rhea, or who I thought was her disappeared like a ripple in the water. That’s when I realized

everything I saw earlier was just an illusion. Farryl actually had the power to create such a vile image,

but why?

“Why are you doing this?” I asked, gritting my teeth. My tears had ceased to flow. It all dried up due to

the anger boiling inside me.

“I told you you’re making a big mistake,” she spat whilst standing up from the bed. “You’re a human.

You’re fragile. I want to save you from the king!”

“Save me?” I scoffed and cringed. “By fooling me? Are you out of your mind?”

“No, I am not out of my mind, and yes, I had to fool you,” she tipped her chin up, feeling righteous.

“It’s a necessary solution for a holy intention, Your Highness. King Aero has a heart of ice. He’ll only

crush you with it.”

I shook my head, disbelieving her stupidity.

“I thought you’re this realm’s guardian. You were supposed to be well-informed with all that’s happening

here.”

“No, don’t mistake me for a god, Your Highness,” she answered. “I am not all-seeing. I only see what’s

within my jurisdiction.”

“Then, you are not fully informed of what’s happening in this kingdom, especially with your king!” I cried

out. I wanted to tell her he had changed, but with no evidence to back it up, it wouldn’t be as effective.

Aero was the only one who could change her mind. He should confront her, but I doubt he would be

willing to defend himself. He was that stubborn.

“Yes, as a guardian, there are still some limitations, but I do care for my kingdom and I want nothing but

the best for it!” Farryl cried, her eyes bright with broken fury. “That’s the reason why I accepted this

guardianship position in the first place even though I was rightfully to become an Alpha!”

She waltzed past me and stood near the balcony door, looking up the dark sky, towards the snow moon

no doubt.

“As to my king, huh,” she bitterly laughed, “his pitiful life is none of my business.”

I felt for her. I really did, but still, her beliefs were wrong. So wrong.

“True, you’re grudge against him is justifiable, but you shouldn’t have let it keep you blind all this time,”

I said.

“No!” she immediately turned and glared at me. “You’re the one who is blind. Can’t you see? He is just

using you!”

“He once did, yes,” I butted in, squaring my shoulders. “We both entered into a mutual agreement in

the past that both benefited us. We took advantage of one another. It was never one-sided, Farryl. I

was using him too.”

My words seemed to take her by surprise. She remained silent so I used this chance to fully defend my

sorry-ass husband.

’He should repay me big time for this,′ I told myself.

“I was aware of how difficult he was the very moment I appeared underneath him in this chamber that

day. He hadn’t failed to remind me every day he hated women, but still, I persevered because I saw his

potential to change. I saw the goodness in his heart. I saw how his people cared for him and how

desperate they were to see him happy. Did you stop and think why I still choose to stay despite all

that?”

She gave me a clueless look.

This time I really did step up further, realizing over the course of a few minutes, my true feelings for

Aero. I was no longer confused now. It was as clear as day I truly love him.

“Because I wanted to see him happy,” I told Farryl. Fresh tears immediately streamed down my cheeks.

Not of sadness or disappointment, but of joy. Pure, unbridled joy.

“I care for him deeply. I love him. With all my heart!” I declared, my eyes flashing bright.

“You love him despite his flaws?” she asked, twisting her brows, completely fazed.

“Yes,” was my sure answer.

“Despite knowing you’ll get hurt someday?!” she shouted. “The illusion you saw earlier will be your

future, Serena. What I did is just a taste of what you will experience if you don’t leave him!”

I shook my head, determination filling inside me.

“I won’t because I have faith he would never do that to me. I know he loves me too.”

“Huh, the king, in love?” she broke out into a dry laugh.

“Yes,” someone answered from behind me, and when I turned, I saw, to my astonishment, the real

Aero of my life, sporting a gentle expression on his face. “I am in love with Serena more than my

kingdom. More than my life.”

“Aero…” I muttered, my heart fluttering a hundred beats per minute. I wanted to ask him where he’d

been, what were he and Rhea talking about, and what was all that cold and lifeless look in his eyes?

But I reserved it for later. I wanted to savor this moment. He just confessed to me in the most grand of

way and this utterly made me feel special.

Stepping inside the room, he awarded me a meaningful smile before holding my hand.

“It’s been a while Farryl,” he then said, directing his attention to his guardian.

Farryl looked suddenly pale, embarrassed, and overall guilty.

She took a step back and slightly lowered her head.

“I expected you to excel with your position. I didn’t think you’d use this to sink so low,” Aero stated,

frowning.

I expected a string of harsh words thereafter, but I was taken aback when his frown disappeared and

was replaced with a soft, repentant face.

“However…our quarrel aside, I honestly want to seek your forgiveness,” he declared.

“My…forgiveness…?” Farryl parroted, looking surprised herself whilst staring at her king.

“I was a fool thinking no woman should hold any Alpha position. I may not have fully released my

hatred, but what I am right now is enough to see past my prejudice of women. I owe it a lot to Serena

for showing me the light,” he said, then squeezed my hand. “She is my savior. My true mate. The

woman that I love.”

I was dying in happiness inside hearing his words. Oh god, let this not be a dream, please.

“You’re skillful, Farryl. You’re talented. You have a strong mind and a caring heart. I truly think you’re fit

for an Alpha or a guardianship role. If you could find it in your heart to forgive me, I would be grateful.”

In a heartbeat, Farryl was teary-eyed.

“My…king,” she murmured and acted like she was about to kneel, but Aero stopped her.

“No, stand up,” he said. “You don’t need to force yourself right now. Let us allow the healing of our

wounds. Give yourself time. Report to me when you’re ready.”

Farryl straightened, but the overconfident, spiteful woman I had seen in the last few minutes was gone.

In our front now was a guardian with the same look of justice in her eyes but a newfound respect for

her king.

“Leave, Farryl. I’ll overlook whatever you just did here or said to your queen,” Aero finalized.

Farryl turned to me and knelt on the ground with one knee.

“Queen Serena…” she lowered her head and continued, “I apologize for the hurt I caused you.”

“Apology accepted,” I replied, giving her a gentle smile.

With that, she disappeared, leaving me and my husband alone.

A desire within me was lit that instant. Aero squeezed my hand again in response, no doubt feeling the

same.

“Serena…” he mumbled and faced me.

I cupped his cheek and thumbed his lips as sensually as I could.

“Aero, please, can you mark me now?” I requested, my eyes pleading.

His hazel-greens turned hooded and he growled low before wrapping an arm around me and pulling

me close.

“With pleasure, my queen.”

In a flash, our mouths crashed and our tongues smashed against each other. Aero lifted me up the

floor and I reactively looped my legs around his waist.

I was in dire need of him inside me and in dire need of him marking me that the waiting hurt so much.

“Please, do…it. I can’t…wait any…longer!” I ordered again in between our kisses.

He chuckled at this.

Still wildly kissing, he arranged me in the center of the bed. I grabbed his coat, unbuttoned it as fast as

I could, pulled it off of his arms thereafter before aiming for his undershirt.

But, he untangled himself suddenly and knelt before me.

With both hands, he grabbed the neckline of my chemise and ripped it in one move.

“Aero!” I cried out. He didn’t really need to do such drastic measure again when I could have easily

undressed out of it.

My husband though only hummed.

He lowered his head, neared his eager mouth on my breast, and dined my nipple full.

I tossed my head back and moaned hard when I felt his warm tongue wrap around the tip.

“Ahhh!”

“Say you love me again, Serena,” he ordered sternly against my breast, then bit the fleshy part that

bounced for him.

“I love you,” I whimpered.

His excellent fingers entered my underwear and found my dripping sex. He slid two in between my

folds and ordered again, “Louder, Serena. I like how those words sound when you speak them.”

I squirmed underneath him when his fingers advanced. “I Love You!” I cried out harder.

He faced me, gave me a victorious smirk before capturing my lips again.

His fingers and his tongue were both heaven-sent, but unfortunately, I had become greedy. I wanted

his cock too and I wanted it inside me asap.

“Aero, fill me now,” I asked, palming his bulge.

He traced his tongue down my neck as tortuously slow as he could and whispered on my ear, “Yes, I’m

going to fill you full, my queen, and I’m going to mark you at the same time you’d experience the best

kind of euphoria in your life.”

He pulled away, ripped his undershirt, pulled his slacks and boxers in less than five seconds, and stood

in front of me naked, like the mouthwatering Alpha King that he was.

“Are you ready?” he asked.

I nodded slowly and gulped.

Hell, yes, I am ready.