The Alpha King's Claim

Chapter 73

The Alpha King’s Claim chapter 73 by desirenovel

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When I woke up earlier this morning, I found Serena surrounded by the bugs. Two were hovering

above her, another two were perched on her shoulders while three more rested on her feet.

This scene here wasn’t new to me anymore. I had been so accustomed to the bugs that their presence

felt like a routine already in our lives. They didn’t stress me out like before nor did it evoke jealousy

within me.

Serena was sleeping so calmly that I didn’t want to bother her. I just continued on staring at her whilst

welcoming the blissful feeling growing inside me. This woman will be my life forever. No one will

replace her and no one will take her away from me. She’d be the mother to my sons and daughters.

She’d be this kingdom’s best queen.

However, I couldn’t keep myself from thinking about her real identity. This one problem had turned out

to be the biggest hurdle we had to face.

I thought of the bracelet Nevannir gave me and the explanation he had with it.

“Let your queen wear this,” he said, using his powers to float the object onto my hand. “We use this in

Ehnrelil to assess faes. The blue gems will glow brightly when the bearer lies. Once this is around her

wrist, you can ask her questions. You’ll know if she lies with her identity or not.”

I did what he said and found, with utmost pleasure, that Serena was as clueless as I was with her

identity. She never lied. The blue gems never brightened.

Finally being mated to her now, I didn’t think it was necessary for her to use that item anymore.

Keeping secrets from each other was close to impossible unless of course, some freak tweaks of the

Universe would allow that to happen.

However, my mind was already made up. Whatever future was in store for her as a human or not, I’d

be there to support and protect her.

But damn, I didn’t think my words would be tested sooner than later.

While engrossed with my paper works in my study half an hour later, I sensed Serena’s shift of mood.

From being calm to confused, then to a full-blown surprise. I didn’t think it warranted any suspicion from

me until I felt a sudden explosion of energy coming from her.

I stood up from my seat and in a snap, transported myself to my chamber. Once there, I found Serena

already unconscious on the ground, near my sectional sofa, her face pressed up against the cold floor

and her body in a side-lying position. A few feet away from her was the stone I had treasured for

hundreds of years.

Remembering the past, at first, I thought it was just a normal stone when I received it. Fast forward a

few decades later, it started to glow green and I immediately sensed its power inside, just swirling and

waiting to be released.

I checked the glass cabinet and the sliding door was left open wide. This set-up alone told me enough.

Serena must have opened the cabinet to get the stone, but why?

Another thing that confused me was the massive energy I felt earlier. It had dissipated now. I was so

sure it came from Serena, but with the stone lying next to her, I couldn’t be certain anymore.

Where did that swell of energy come from?

Was it from the stone? Or was it from Serena? Did the one trigger the other’s untapped powers? Or

was it the other way around? Or was there another reason behind all this confusion?

Hell, I wanted so much to know, but of course, this was set aside. Serena’s health was my top priority.

When the healer, Margaret, arrived, I had already arranged Serena in my bed. She was still in her

simple gown, but I took the liberty of taking the piece of paper hidden in her dress pocket. I hadn’t read

its contents yet, but I was sure as hell whatever she wrote in the paper meant something to her.

Margaret used her ability to scan for any unusualities inside Serena’s body. I stood near the window

with my arms crossed over my chest and waited for her to finish. It was a frustrating wait, especially

when I was already itching for answers.

“I’m truly sorry, Your Majesty,” she looked at me after a deep sigh. “I can’t determine the cause of her

state.”

I straightened from leaning and furrowed my brows. “What do you mean?” I asked.

“There’s nothing wrong with her organs or nerves, Your Majesty. I couldn’t find any instability within her

system too. As to her life energy, it seems to be normal. I don’t know what caused her to lose

consciousness earlier and I couldn’t retrace that surge of energy you mentioned she could have

emitted earlier.”

I tried to keep my face devoid of any emotion, but my control just cracked. I frowned and clenched my

teeth and hands.

Margaret must have seen this as I immediately sensed her uneasiness.

“Well, uhm, had you noticed her getting tired and sleepy?” she asked whilst standing up.

“No,” I answered.

She glanced down at Serena; her eyes specifically falling to the beautiful mark I had created spanning Property belongs to Nôvel(D)r/ama.Org.

across her neck and shoulder.

“I see that you already consummated your marriage,” she pointed out. “Maybe she is carrying your

child?”

I grumbled. Of all the things for her to bring up, it had to be that.

“I’ll be able to sense it then, but I haven’t,” I told her.

“Pregnancy for a luna is a mysterious process, Your Majesty,” she explained in a calm voice. “Each has

her own uniqueness and sensitivity. I am a healer and a midwife yet I hadn’t sensed a growing life

within her too,” she chuckled weakly, “well, at least not yet and I attribute it to her place of origin.”

I cast her a look. The look that showed a sudden recognition.

She smiled and tipped her chin down. “I know she’s human, Your Majesty, but don’t worry, your secret

is safe with me.”

’How did you know?′ I wanted to ask but refrained. Of course, she’d know. She had healed her a

number of times already. Her finding out the truth on her own was not impossible.

“I don’t care if you keep it or not,” I lashed.

Nearing Serena’s side, I took her hand and brought it to press against my cheek. Serena possibly

pregnant was an idea I hadn’t entertained yet, but this sure wasn’t an unwelcomed thought. I of course

wanted to have children especially with her and with us making love almost every waking hour, without

protection, and under the snow moon phase no less, this was bound to happen.

I wanted her pregnant, yes, but not now. Not now when we were yet to learn of her true identity.

“When she wakes up, have her drink this concoction. If she’s truly pregnant, it will give her body energy

to assist with the early pregnancy process,” Margaret stated as she took a small bottle out of her valise

and placed it on the nightstand.

“Thank you, Margaret,” I stated, saying the two words for the first time to another woman.

She seemed caught off guard for a moment because of this but recollected herself quickly. “You’re

welcome, Your Majesty,” she said as a gentle smile broke out from her lips.

“Keep this a secret for the meantime. We will announce when we’re truly expecting an heir,” I informed

her.

“Of course, Your Majesty,” she bent her head and thereafter left the room.

Still maintaining my eyes on Serena, I refocused my attention and mind-linked my brother.

′Elijah,′ I called, sensing that he wasn’t fornicating with his fiance at the moment.

′Brother?′ he immediately replied.

‘Take care of the opening ceremony for me. Inform our people that the queen and I couldn’t attend. No

need to tell them why. They’ll understand.’

′Don’t worry, I’ll take care of it. Is my sister-in-law okay?′

I released a long exhale.

′I’m not sure, Elijah.′

′You take care of her brother,′ he said with a hint of concern. ′Don’t worry about your duties. William and

I will take care of them.′

I smiled a little, pleased with his words. It pays to have a brother and a right-hand that could be trusted.

′Thank you,′ I answered, then squeezed Serena’s hand.

We were just mated. We had just confessed our feelings for each other. This was supposed to be a

joyous occasion for us.

If indeed her mysterious state was because of a possible pregnancy, then I could overlook this situation

and an even grander celebration could be done, but if it was because of another reason?

Hell…

My patience and temper would surely be tested.

By nine in the evening, under the dim light of the chandelier, I noticed a first sign of my wife waking up.

Her eyelids moved slightly and her fingers, especially the pinky one, jerked upward.

I left my seat and went to her side immediately, sitting at the edge of the bed while waiting for her to

fully wake.

I sandwiched her hand in mine; felt her warmth better than earlier, but hell, her skin, it was suddenly

lustrous, like she had just spread some lotion filled with glitter on it. This should have sickened me, but

instead, it mesmerized me, wondering why this happened.

When she did wake, she took her time staring at the ceiling looking as if she was fine-tuning her

senses.

Her lips parted, exhaling her breath in a slow fashion. I wanted to kiss her at that moment, but I held

myself.

“Serena, love,” I called, catching her attention.

Her sight moved to my direction. We locked gazes then and in that instant, I held my breath.

The very first thing I noticed was the change in her eye color. It was still the same hazel ones that I love

except now it had streaks of green and purple, exactly as those ones I saw in the past.

Fuck.

That instant, memories of my childhood both the good and bad I tried to suppress flooded through me,

and my entire world fell in a standstill.