The Alpha King Is My Second Chance Mate Chapter 101

Zayd followed Dantae back to his office, taking a seat behind his desk. He stretched his palm towards his beta, and the man placed the two letters inside.

Zayd stared down at them, deciding to open the one from Jeo first…it interested him the most. He tore the envelope, pulling the paper out and unfolding it.

‘Dear Zayd Novak,

As per your request, I am writing this letter. I’ve found him, I didn’t have to drag him to the pack like I thought I would. He came here on his own two days ago and willingly walked into the prison. He’s still here, sitting right in front of his mate’s cell. He is yours to do as you please if you keep your promise.

Respectfully Jeovanni Lum,

Silver moon pack’

Zayd smirked, folding the paper and putting it back down. “It seems we’ll be venturing out tomorrow.”

“Why?”

“I have something to do…somebody to collect…”

Dantae’s face twisted in curiosity. “Who?”

“Quinn’s father…”

“Don’t tell me…are you going to kill him?”

“I have to do something, you thought I’d let him run free? Sure, he’d been nice the first few times we met, I might’ve trusted him too and even drank with him at night, but all that meant nothing the moment he put Quinn’s life in danger. I won’t kill him, it took everything in me to make that decision, but he’ll live wishing he was dead. His mate too…I’ll make an example out of them both.”

Dantae nodded towards the letter from the unknown sender. “I already read that one, it’s confusing to me. I don’t know what they’re talking about, but you might.”

Zayd pulled the letter out, staring down at the words that littered the paper.

‘Dear Alpha king,

I don’t trust you, I never will, but I do need your help. I’ve helped you before while putting me and my people at risk. Return the favor and tie your rabid dog. He’ll hunt us, I know. Our kind has stayed hidden in the dark long enough, it’s time for us to step out into the light. If you help us, we’ll help you. I’m the daughter of our leader; the upcoming viper, and I’m willing to sign an alliance with your pack.

I know you saw me that night, I saw the recognition in your eyes. I wasn’t sure, but you seemed different from all the others that have led your kind, though I can’t say what exactly is different.

I retracted the poison, at least I retracted enough for it to go unnoticeable. I knew your downfall would’ve meant ours too, if Jake had taken your spot, my kind would be used as scapegoats…don’t make me regret choosing you.

I’ll meet you on the neutral lands in Mongroove hills when the moon is out. Just you and if there’s another, just know that beneath the moonlight, we are not defenseless.’

The letter ended there, and Zayd knew exactly who sent it…that girl…the venomoon who’d been a hindrance to him that night he’d fought Jake. He didn’t recall her saving him…he must’ve been too numb to feel anything.

Her poison had been deadly, it had paralyzed him, but then his state of paralysis had calmed. It came on strong and then gradually washed away like waves. He’d still found it difficult to move, but his determination had pushed him…to save himself, but mostly to save Quinn.

She said she wasn’t sure if she could trust him, but how was he supposed to trust her…especially beneath the moon?

She could grab ahold of him, poison him again and easily get rid of him. Their kind was obviously stronger than his when the darkness ate up the light, but to have them on his side would add to his power.

They are afraid of being hunted, Zayd knew what this girl wanted from him. Since he was the current king, his word was law…nobody could hunt their kind if he declared they were a part of his pack. They needed him to light their way out of the dark…and he wasn’t completely opposed to it.

He sighed as he looked up at Dantae. “I didn’t tell you, did I?”

“Tell me what?”

“I came in contact with a snake shifter…a venomoon. The night of the battle, it seems Jake had ordered her to help him win. She’d poisoned me, the poison was so f*cking strong that I couldn’t even move. I saw her then; deep, tanned skin with snake patterns running through the center of her face. Her eyes were narrow and dark…her lipstick had been the same. She stood out in the crowd; unique. She wants an alliance, her people must’ve gone into hiding after it was rumored that they became extinct.”

“So you’re telling me that they really exist…and one wants to meet you?”

Zayd nodded. “Two days from now…I’ll be risking my life again. I’ll go, and I’ll go alone.”

“Why? How is an alliance with them going to help you?”

“If you’d felt what I did that night, you’d know.”

“Exactly why you shouldn’t go. They are too dangerous. They can turn against us at any moment and when they do, they might win whatever war arises. That’s why they were hunted, used and killed in the past…they are stronger than our kind, they have too many advantages over us.”

“And if I have them on my side, if they surrender to my orders and decide to live peacefully, how much more superior do you think that will make me? Other alphas will be scared to challenge my authority…I’d rule until I die.”

“Think about the risks too, what will happen if they turn against us?”

“Then we’ll just have to send them into hiding again. Let’s see first. I’ll speak to her, get familiar with the terms, and decide if I’ll sign an alliance with her people.”

“I know I won’t be able to convince you otherwise, so I might as well cave…but take me with you…just in case things go south.”

“You really love me, don’t you?” Zayd chuckled. “I love you too, so don’t worry, I won’t die.”

“Look at you making jokes when I’m being serious.”

Zayd sighed. “Alright, you can come, but you’ll have to stand on the sidelines…just so she doesn’t think she’s in danger and attack.”

“Got it.”

“For the meet and greet, I want you to prepare an invitation for Jeo’s pack. That’s the deal we made when he came here last time. If he comes to the party, then the other alphas will think he’s just as important, he’ll rank up, and the smaller packs will want to join his as well as the larger ones. He’ll get the help he came here begging for…he’s a lucky guy.”

“You gave him such a tempting deal all to catch Quinn’s father. You don’t let go of anything, do you? You’re as evil as they come.”

“Damn right I am, he shouldn’t have f*cked with my girl…whether he’s her father or not.”

Dantae laughed, drawing for the chair in the corner. “I wonder how much of this we’ll finish today…dang, the invitation requests are becoming something I want to f*cking burn.”

“Indeed…they were annoying last year too. If I could, I’d disregard Jake’s, but I’d look really petty in front of all the other alphas if I do.”

“How sad…you’ll have to see the idiot who kidnapped your mate and shamelessly tried to cheat during a battle. He doesn’t deserve to be invited to such a place, and neither does Jeo.”

“I have to be professional about it and as for Jeo, a deal is a deal. He’d better be grateful and not even look at Quinn while he’s there.”

“Everyone will look at her…everyone wants to see the red head that riled you up to such a breaking point…”

“Right…they’d better f*ck off…any hand she shakes will be broken.”

“I can’t with you…” Dantae rolled his eyes. “Instead of talking to you…I’ll just do my work from now on.”

Zayd laughed and together, they worked until Frederick joined. Zayd promised to give Frederick time off to see his mate, but it’d have to be after the annual party. It wouldn’t feel right if Frederick wasn’t by his side.

All three of them grew up in Marcia’s arms…they were like brothers. They were fond of his parents and him of theirs. Nobody deserved to be his gamma and beta but them…and they’d worked hard for their spots.