Contract With The Alpha King
Chapter 77

Chapter 77

King Nach

that the Rosenthal family betrayed the whole werewolf world in the past?" Elijah's face turned ugly

sighed deeply and nodded. "It's not just the werewolf world, Elijah. The betrayal involved far more than you may realize the Lycans, the vampires" Fiona's breath hitched and she glance between the king and Eliah, her heart pounding "What do you mean by that?" she asked quietly, her voice opened the anorni book, his fingers tracing the omane symbols on its cover before gently flipping the the yellowed pages. "This

is the history that most have forgotten-or perhaps chosen to forget. The Rosenthal fatuly once played a central role in the First Great War. Their ef that confisct forever

uh's Bas clenched. "Betrayal" His voice dripped with disbelief. I thought the Rosenthals were healers, sworn to protect" agreed, his tone grave. "But as with many things, love and loyalty can be tested. And in their case, it was the test that fore

⚫ of the supernatural world?

fiona trowneil confession and dread swirling in her mind "What happened""

leaning back in his chair. "It all started with a woman-one of your ancestors, Fiona. She was desired by both a powerful Vampire Alpha Ivcan. These two men were leaders of their respective factions, and both believed they had a right to her." artled "A love triangle! That's what caused the w.

nodded slowly. "" may seem petty, but for them, it was everything. The Lycan Alpha, Markus, believed this woman was his true

the Vampire Prince. Thune, loved her with the intensity that only a vampire can-their love is eternal, binding them forever

nd their rivalry sparked the war between the Lycans and vampires"

rossed this "So what does this have to do with Fiona?"

enter of this confict" the king continued, his voice low. "Was a Rosenthal. Her father, the clan's leader at the time, sought to chan. He thought that by hiding her, he could prevent further bloodshed. But in doing so, he betrayed both Markus and of their reach"

iroat. "He imprisoned her?"

Nicholas replied. "But his actions didn't have the intended effect. The longer she was hidden, the more both men became obsessed with ding ber. The Vampire Prince eventually located her and belped her escape, leading to an even greater escalation of the conflict. When Markus be considered his mate had run of with his rival, it pushed him over the edge, it was the final spark that ignited the war"

Eh shook his head in dabeled "So, the Rosenthal clan's decision to hide her triggered all of this: They sided with the vampires?

son darkened. "In a way, yes By choosing to protect her in secret, her father inadvertently aligned the Rosenthals with

en though they never meant to choose sides. But in Markus's eyes-and in the eyes of the werewolf world-it was a

ng to comprehend the enormity of what she was hearing "So, that's why the Rosenthals have been isolated for so long?

1. od. "The Rosenthal family withdrew into the Crimson Howlers pack after the war. They vowed never to leave, hoping to únoury From the Lycans and vampires. And in exchange for protection from the Crimson Howlers, the Rosenthals made a

ulil ever leave the pack's territory. Those who do. face the consequetices

with fury. "Doninquente

does that theant

mtober-expression "It mean that the Rosenthal faintly has a long-standing pact. If any member of the family ders, they could be hunted. Their bikotine is powerful too pomertul. Both 1 years and sampires have long memories, and The Miur raichi of Fiona's abihurt they would stop at nothing to control her or destroy her.