I don't care what they think.
I never wanted to be the damn King in the first place.
I've been trying to hand this role to anyone willing to take it, he replied, pulling me into an embrace.
His affection made me blush slightly, aware of the Alpha's discomfort at our public display.
I don't want you to seem like a tyrant, Aldric.
People are afraid of you, which is why they often don't ask for your help, I said, though my intention wasn't to defend these fools but to improve the image of my King.
We'll come.
Thank you for the invitation, I said aloud.
The Alpha nodded enthusiastically.
I could feel his curious glances, though he tried to hide them in Aldric's presence.
He was probably wondering how the coveted, single King ended up with the plainest girl from the harem.
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