The Rogue is a Female Alpha novel Chapter 39

Chapter 39

Zephyrine

It’s different being in a man’s arms like this. A King’s arms.

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I am mesmerized for the first time in my life. Yes, I am strong. Yes, I was a warrior, capable of taking care of myself and leading a whole pack. But that doesn’t mean I never wanted to be pampered, patted, or held.

Before my mate, who had been denied comfort of this kind. Now, I lean into Lycannar’s embrace, and right there I know everything will never be the same again.

But then I blink my eyes open, and reality comes crashing down. I pull away from his arms, stepping back despite the flicker of anger that flashes in his eyes. I don’t care, not right now.

I look up, meeting his stare. The way he watches me, it’s the same as before. He sets his jaw, exhales sharply, then turns, placing both palms flat on the table. His presence fills the chamber, formidable and unshakable.

“I heard what happened from my sister,” he begins quietly, his eyes fixed on the table. “Something about some rogues, but I couldn’t get the full story. I came here in a hurry.”

He sounds irritated, almost bored, as though the only thing that matters to him is me. He doesn’t hide it, and I find myself wondering why. What does he see in me?

I have never done anything to encourage his obsession. If anything, I’ve punched him, shoved him, and glared at him more times than I can count.

“The rogues demanded blood, Your Majesty,” Kai says from behind Nyroth, while the King remains silent. Then Lycannar straightens, turning to me, his brow furrowed.

“What happened?”

I suddenly notice something. Lycannar never speaks to others directly, not unless it’s me or his sisters. When he addresses outsiders, it’s always through his eunuch.

I meet his gaze.

“There’s a rumor that I was in a relationship with the rogue alpha. That during your coronation, I seduced you and poisoned your mind so you’d kill him.”

His frown deepens.

“What is a rogue? I know an alpha is the leader of a pack.”

“A werewolf without a pack. No scent. Wandering.”

“Like you,” Kai murmurs.

Lycannar stiffens. The air in the council chamber turns cold. For the first time since I’ve known him, Lycannar turns his gaze toward someone else, Kai. That look is enough to make the Beta drop his eyes immediately.

Then Lycannar looks back at me, his expression unreadable.

“Who is he?”

“The Beta of this pack.”

“You’ll tell me if he ever speaks to you again. I’ll kill him. He doesn’t have much time left anyway.”

Achill runs down my spine. He has seen Kai’s death. From the corner of my eye, I see Nyroth’s jaw tighten, but I ignore him.

“Go on,” Lycannar urges.

“The alpha you killed, they say I was the one who made you do it.”

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Chapter 39

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“So everyone was blind when he stormed into my kingdom and spilled the blood of my guards right in my throne room?”

Silence.

“What is this gathering for, then? Why was you summoned?”

“They said I must pay for your sins. That I’m your obsession. They said and I quote “The Lycan King is off–limits, but a woman caught his eye at the coronation. She will pay for his deeds. We’ll take her to rogue territory and make her pay.”

Lycannar goes still.

“They called me a whore,” I add.

His face hardens, his eyes darkening with quiet rage.

“Who did?”

“That’s not the point…“.

“Who started the rumors?”

“Listen…”

“Do you remember the drunk at the tavern?”

“What about him?”

silence, making it very clear to everyone that Lycannar and I are far more than a king and a rogue.

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We emerged into the courtyard, and in one swift motion he lifted me onto his horse. Moments later, Lycannar swung up behind me, his hands closing over the reins with effortless control.

Behind us, Chantel mounted his own horse, and we galloped hard toward the home of Luna Tahlia, where she lived with her mother.

When we arrived, I dismounted quickly. For a moment, I stood frozen, staring at the silent house set apart on the edge of

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Then, with quick steps, I moved toward it, only to hear the sound of a boy crying. My pace quickened.

The moment I pushed open the door, my heart dropped.

“Oh, no!”

I rushed forward. She was hanging, her legs twitching weakly, her young son clutching the chair, crying in confusion.

Lycannar came in behind me, his eyes catching the scene. In an instant, he moved.

Thad never seen anyone summon such speed. He leapt, claws flashing as they sliced through the rope. He landed silently, catching Luna Tahlia just in time, lowering her gently to the floor.

“Chantel!” His voice was sharp. “Take the boy out.”

The ever–silent bodyguard stepped forward, scooping up the child and carrying him away while I gathered the limp woman into my arms.

“Is she going to survive? Luna Tahlia?” I shook her gently but no response.

Then, I felt it. Heat radiating from behind me. Lycannar was awakening his power, something old, something dangerous, something that felt forbidden.

Mearez. I need you,

He mindlinked his sister, the healer. The force in his voice made my heart pound.

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