The Alpha's Rejection, The Kings Acceptance

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em?" Rick went closer and

still, his gaze on

he people to draw their breaths and shift uncomfor

he had the same body features as the lady from the other night. But her hair and eye color was contradicting. He was damn s

son. They just look alike

explanation. They si

him. Winter had seen the whole thing and felt very disturbed. For a long time, she stole glanc

ck the go ahead. He was now se

poke, Scarlett kept thinking about the Alpha King and why he had stared so intently at her. She could swear she was the one being looked at.

! Everyone, find someone to pair

n odd number because Scarlett was the only one left out. Nobody made an attempt to pai

with her." One of the ladies s

meant for people from noble families alone. S

iting for whatever would happen. She was the only one left,

ly avoided the lady like she was some kind of plaque. Nobody wanted to pair with her, and that made him curious.

calmness. She appeared so unbothered and maintained

eft out." Rick pointed out, looking a

ut suggesting something, but th

s your

ng as he rose from his se

bothered no matter what may happen, but she never made

The most powerful ruler in the country. She never imagined herself being

my King." She

ate and unhurried. Each step he took echoed calc

. She hardly feared the sight of anyone. As a matter of fact, she couldn't recall the l

n repeated the na

ely three feet

avoiding you? Do

was tempted to look him in the f

ybe, they fear me." She answ

chuckle. "They fear yo

were burning already and she wanted

s to know how powerful you are. So

t him. Surprise flickered across her face, she couldn'

ing's attention that much. Majority of them had expected her to be totally ignored

hould be bold enough to fight me." Kellan t

uld the king challenge her to a fight? It was normal f

s expensive watch and ring.

uld make her look weak and probably get her kicked out. Hel

his head at her. She was still in the crowd,

n fighting for years and could easily guess an opponent's first attack tactic

ed calmly as she stood in front of him. She bowed i

our challen

arlett followed. The people's eyes brimmed with antici

f the field. And with Scarlett bowing one more time, sh

first attack but was restricting herself since he was the king. With his h

y. Yes, he was the king and she was afraid of him, but h

eft. Kellan was quick enough to notice that movement and deflected it just bef

rom his right. How the hell did she do the opposite? Did she actually fa

a kick that got her right on the side of her waist. He was impressed when she didn't flinch or react to the p

illfully wriggled free from his grasp and unleashed a high kick in his direction. But like a

y, it was frustrating not being to get him at any point as it was more like he could guess her every

but she was quick enough to duck. And lowerin

e

ed up at the thought of finally touching a p

noticed the joy on her face and didn't know exactly how to fee

away.' his evi

to stop playing s

all she could to maneuver and counterattack, but it was so

he verge of releasing his final fist on her, when suddenly he paused. She was so close to him, the air around them seemed to still. And right there,

with anger and determination. Right there, he could see her wishes for him to be a

e's never seen a wo

ame awake inside of him. Her scent... A little of her scent

the advantage and break free from his grasp. The king noticed this, and reflexively, he put her to the ground, de

more confused. What was that scent? And why was it powe

tried getting to her feet. He turned around and beg

e ladies rushed towards Scarle

ring when they all rejected her a while ago. However, the girl had

ou." She chuckled when Scar

ir framed her face, while a sprinkle of delicate fr

on the King walking away. She never

t?" Rick ran after Kella

he lady's ass, so he wondered why t

ghts." Kellan instructed, his

t," he stopped walking. "I wa