The Rogue is a Female Alpha novel Chapter 38

Chapter 38

Zephrine

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The third day of the council arrived slower than I expected. I had no idea what Princess Mearez said to Nyroth, but he hadn’t stepped into my chambers once. I could feel his anger, jealousy, even lingering in the air.

By afternoon, when the sun was still high, the door finally creaked open. I paused mid–stroke with my hair brush, turning to see Nyroth standing in the doorway.

I had dressed carefully today. If they were going to send me to the rogue town, I intended to go looking my best just in case needed to spill blood along the way,

His gaze lingered on my hair for a moment before sliding down to my dress.

“Come on out,” he said curtly. “They’re waiting in the council chambers.”

I set my brush down and headed for the door, planning to pass him without a word, but his voice followed me.

“Have you made your decision yet? I hope the arrival of the Lycan princess hasn’t distracted you from making the right choice.

I nearly scoffed. He probably thought my options were so limited I’d have no choice but him.

I turned slowly, meeting his eyes with a cold stare.

“What judgment did they pass on Luna Tahlia?”

His brows drew together.

“Why are you concerned about her?”

“Because she’s been framed.”

His frown deepened as he stepped closer, his hand clamping around my arm.

“Keep your voice down, or you’ll end up in a worse position than you are now. How can you say s she’s framed when there’s evidence…

“The evidence was forged,” I cut him off. “Her son deserves that Alpha throne, not some thief, liar, and mate–stealer.”

His jaw tightened, his face hardening as he leaned in, his breath brushing my cheek.

“Watch your tongue, Zeph, or you’ll lose it. Luna Tahlia is a murderer, and she’ll pay for it. She’ll be disgraced at the moon square next week, and her bastard son will be executed by poisoned. Now move.”

He shoved me aside and strode toward the council room, leaving those words ringing in my ears.

What? Luna Tahlia disgraced publicly? Her son sentenced to death?

My chest tightened, panic clawing up my throat. If that boy died, I’d never forgive myself.

I chased after Nyroth, my heart pounding, but I couldn’t match his pace. By the time I reached the door, he’d already stepped inside.

I followed, scanning the room. Nyroth took the head seat as Alpha, Kai standing behind him. Pamela and Olivia were here, likely to gloat.

Three Hue elders sat stiffly, along with four hard–eyed rogues. I doubted I’d survive the journey to rogue town with those men watching me.

To them, I wasn’t the Alpha’s mate. I was nothing but a woman who had gone from the rogue Alpha to the Lycan King. A rumor sealing my fate.

Chapter 38

“Zephyrine.one elder began, then paused. “Does she have a last name?”

Her smirk widened when she met my gaze.

Lycannar Blood stepped inside. Dressed in black, hair tied in a tight knot, his piercing eyes found me instantly.

I didn’t look back at Lycannar. Instead, I focused on the elder who’d been speaking, willing him to continue. But his tongue seemed frozen. Especially when the Lycan King crossed the room and stopped a few steps from me.

The silence thickened. Slowly, he reached for me but I was ready for it

I slapped his hand away, my glare sharp with rage. His eyes softened, apologetic, and that only stoked my anger.

“Why are you just coming now?

“Listen…”

“Why in the empire are you just coming?!” My voice cracked as I shoved him in the chest, my fists striking him again and again. “Why are you only showing up now?!”

Chantel moved as if to interfere, but Lycannar stopped him with a raised hand, his gaze never leaving mine.

“I came as soon as I could,” he murmured, voice deep and low, and I hated it, hated how my chest tightened at the sound

I pushed him again.

“I hate you,” I whispered, frustrated, my eyes burning.

He reached for me anyway, pulling me into his arms. For the first time, he held me.

“I’m sorry,” he said softly. “I’m here now.”

Tlet

my

forehead rest against his chest, letting him stroke my hair right there in front of everyone,

That was the moment Lycannar made his first public claim on me. And from there, I knew this war had only just begun.

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