Contract With The Alpha King
Chapter 79

Chapter 79

Cris said. Almost immediately, the carriage began to move, Elise felt the familiar tension in the air shift. Finally, they are

"We're leaving." Alpha C going to leave.

However, the carriage suddenly jolted to a stop. She leaned forward, peering out the window, only to see someone blocking their path. It was Fiona.

"What is she doing!" Elise muttered, already irritated.

Zach grumbled beside her before he threw o

Copen the door and stepped out. "What are you doing. Fiona? Get out of the way," he ordered

Fiona didn't move. She stood firm, her gaze fixed on her father inside the carriage. T'm'not leaving until I speak with you, she directed her words past Zach, clearly aimed at Lord Rosenthal Her father sighed, the exasperation clear as he shifted within the carriage. "Fiona, stop this nonsense. Step aside and let us leave

"We need to talk. Fiona's expression didn't waver. "I know about the First Great War

Her father paused. Elise saw the faintest flicker of something surprise, maybe?-cross his face. He slowly stepped out of the carriage, eyes fixed on Fiona, who gestured for him to follow her.

Elise watched from inside the carriage, straining to see what was happening as Fiona led their father further away from the carriage. She couldn't hear a word, but she could see Fiona's resolute posture, the tension clear even from a distance. Zach climbed back into the carriage beside her. muttering under his breath, clearly frustrated.

Outside. Fiona had finally stopped, standing with her back to the carriage, blocking her father's path, She faced him squarely, her expression unwavering. "Is it true" she demanded. "Did our ancestors cause the First Great War?"

Lord Rosenthal hesitated, his gaze drifting to the ground before he finally looked back at her. "There are things you wouldn't understand, Fiona" "That's

s not an answer" she insisted. "Is it true?"

He sighed, visibly tense, and shook his head. "It's pointless to discuss ancient history now. The past is just that-the past. It is best that you focus on the present."

Fiona's frustration flared. She didn't know why her father was acting like this. The man always had that stoic expression on his face that Fiona hated. "That's a convenient way to avoid the truth. I need to know why no Rosenthal is allowed to leave the clan. Is that why you wanted me dead""

"That is none of your business! Her father's patience snapped, his calm demeanor fractured. "If you'd simply stayed where you belonged, none of this would be happening now. But since you left, you'll have to face the consequences of that choice."

"None of my business? Fiona scoffed. How was it none of her business? "So we are a family of cowards, hiding behind a pack just because of the past. Is that what you are talking about Is that what you mean by not focusing on the past and thinking about the present?" "You" Lord Rosenthal's facade finally fell. He narrowed his eyes at Fiona, then let out a low growl, as if he was trying his best not to show his anger. "If you think those people would stay once they realized the curse that Rosenthal blood carries, then you are wrong? "What?" Fiona asked, confused What curse? "What are you talking

g about?

Lord Rosenthal's gaze hardened as he took a step closer to Fiona. "You're still too rive to understand, Fiona Those people you think you can trust? They'll use you. They'll drain every bit of power you have, bleed you dry, then leave you to rot. You'll die alone, abandoned, and I can't believe you're too blind to see it.".

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s eyes narrowed, a spark of defauce flashing in them. She didn't miss the fact that her father still didn't answer her question. What was he talking about! What rief Sadly, her anger was preventing her to focus on that 'curse So, leaving was a mistake, then? You're saying I was wrong to "Leaving was the worst decision you could have made," he replied, his words

Fiona's lips curled into a bitter smile as she looked away, gathering her thoughts. "So, staying in a loveless marriage where I was treated like a burden, wird and humiliated, would we been the right choice? She looked back at him, her expression fierce. "That's what you wanted!" Lord Posrnthal a rye flashed with anger "You're sellol!" he hissed "You left because of your own comfort, over something trivial. And now, in thes. The 1 ytans won't stop anal duty set what they man from us. We re all at risk because you

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"Yes, because that was your duty," he said coldly. "You think you're the only one who's had to sacrifice for the family? You wanted freedom, but freedom isn't free. The Lycans will bring nothing but ruin, and it's on your head" Fiona's expression grew stony as she held his gaze. "You'd rather bind me to a miserable life just to keep i

keep the peace

your role.

"You've risked our lives and brought ancient enemies back to our doorstep. All of it could have been avoided if you had only fulfilled you Instead, you've set us on a path we may not survive"

Fiona clenched her fists, forcing herself to stay calin. "I chose to leave because I deserve a life where I don't have to live in fear. A life with respect, not one bound by some nurse you refuse to explain."

Her father shook his head. "Respect? You know nothing of the world, Fona. You let foolish dreams of freedom cloud your duty. And now, it's us who have to pay for your recklessness."

Fiona stared at him, the weight of his words settling over her. "Then tell me, Father, what was I supposed to do just disappear like our ancestors? Sacrifice my life so you can avoid the wrath of the Lycans?" Lord Rosenthal turned away, unwilling to answer. For a long moment, neither of them spoke

Their tense silence was shattered by approaching footsteps. Fiona looked up to see Zach striding toward them, his gaze fixed on her with a hard. mocking glini

"You know," Zach said, stopping a few feet away. "You could still come back to the pack"

Fiona's eyes narrowed, and her father turned to him, a flicker of surprise crossing his face. Was this not a part of their plan? Fiona couldn't help but

Zach held her gaze. A smirk plastered on his fac would.

face as he added. "You'd only have to apologize. Kneel in front of me, beg me to t

take you back, and I

Fiona's jaw clenched, but she didn't speak. She glanced at her father as she silently ask him if this was the man he truly wanted her to stay with for life: Lord Rosenthal's expression remained unreadable Zach smirked, taking her silence as hesitation. "Go on," he pressed. "Tell me how sorry you are. Beg, and I'll take you back where you belong

p toward him, holding her ground,

A bitter laugh escaped Fiona, sharp and humorless, as she turned to face Zach fully. She took a step

"Does that make you feel better, Zach?" she asked

He blinked, his confidence faltering for a splat second. "What?"

"Thinking you're the one on top, she continued, a mocking edge to her words. "Pretending you're somehow above me." She tilted her head, eyeing Tum like he was a stranger. "Ikes it make you feel powerful?" Zach's smirk faded, his fists clenching as he processed her words. "You think you're better than

Froma didn't look away "Better than you! I left to replace my own life-one that didn't revolve around your approval. So yes, maybe I am better."

ПIE he sneered, trying to regain his footing. Fiora took another step closer, her eyes locked onto Zach's "You know what, Zacht You're weak. Pathetic, actually. You always thought I wouldn't fight back. That I'd just stand there and take it because that's all you ever wanted a woman who wouldn't talk back, wouldn't defend herself

te twasted, his hands clenched unto hists at hus sades, but he said nothing. Fiona duln't stop

Fou had brlund your stats, a thing like it gave you some kind of power. But the truth is, it only made you smaller, more miserable. A real mnan dominit tend so deat someone down to feel important. And yet, liere you are, still trying to convince yourself you're above me." She shook her head, lamu wojsk su her lips. "You're jabl. You never were?

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ever leaving bins. "I left you because I realized I deserved more than someone who thought strength came from abuse out your That I finally ligure

to beat down. That's why you'll always be weak, Zach." She