Contract With The Alpha King
Chapter 78

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Chapter 78

Fiona's hands clenched in her lap as she tried to make sense of everything. This history still doesn't answer her question; why do they want her?

The king nodded slowly. "They could have been waiting for any sign of weakness or an opportunity. But there's another reason why I think they're focused on you."

Fiona looked up, her brows furrowing in confusion. "What do you mean?"

King Nicholas gestured toward the necklace hanging around Fiona's neck. "That necklace you're wearing-it might hold a deeper this whole situation. I believe it belonged to that woman, the one who was at the center of the war." r connection to

Fiona's hand instinctively went to the pendant, her fingers tracing the smooth metal. Elijah had already told her about this. "How?" she asked.

"Exactly," the king said. "That necklace was passed down through Elijah's ancestors. It's been in the royal family for generations, and until the recent attack. I couldn't be sure of its true origin. But now, with everything happening, I believe it once belonged to that woman- the Rosenthal who was caught between the Vampire Prince and the Lycan Alpha."

King Nicholas continued. "That's what I believe. At some point, she must have crossed paths with your ancestor, The details are murky, but the necklace was likely a gift, a symbol of something important. It's been passed down through the royal line ever since" Fiona's fingers tightened around the necklace. "And now the Lycans want it-or me-because of what it represents."

"Possibly the king said. "It's more than just a piece of jewelry. It could be a key to unlocking something they've been searching for, or it could simply be a reminder of their hatred for the Rosenthal family. Either way, it's drawn their attention to you." "Father, if they wanted the necklace-"Elijah's words were

re cut short when the king held up a hand toward him.

"We are not going to give in King Nicholas said. "I am going to indefinitely cancel the rites and focus on the war. I-" his words were interrupted by a sudden knock on the door. The three of them didn't need to ask to know that the one behind the door was Regor. "Come in," Elijah said

"Your Highness," Regor said as he bowed toward the king and Elijah. "We've received news that the Alpha of the Crimson Howlers p Rosenthal want to leave the palace. "Now!" Kang Nicholas frowned

"Yes. Lord Rosenthal said that they no longer have any reason to be here. Regor answered. pack and Lord

"Hmm"King Nicholas glanced between Elijah and Fiona, his expression thoughtful. "It seems that, like me, Lord Rosenthal has likely already informed Alpha Cris about the events of the past. He sighed before she shook his head. "If they want to leave, let them. There's no point in forcing people to stay if they don't wish to remain"

Fiona frowned, sensing there was more to the story than what the King had revealed. "Your Majesty, please excuse me. I need to speak with my father. The words left her mouth before she could stop them, surprising even herself. In the past, she would never have dared initiate such a conversation. But now, something within her had shifted, igniting a newfound confidence she hadn't realized she possessed.