The Alpha King’s Mistake by BlackFlame
Chapter 100 (Harper’s Alizah Grace’s POV)
I stopped walking in the hallway when I saw something catchy, very catchy indeed. I saw a painting, there are 7 person on it. Two young men, one young girl and four adults. This painting was made probably 16 years ago because it looks so old already yet still good in the eyes.
“I wonder who are the rest? The two young man looks like the king and crowned prince,” I mumbled while staring on it.
“You wanted to know about them young lady?” I almost jump in shock when a person suddenly talk beside me. Geez, why everyone love to scare the hell out of me?
“Sorry if I scare you,” she quickly apologize. I nodded in understanding and calm down myself. I look on the painting again.
“No worries, and yes, I’m curious about them.” I answered honestly. “It’s been a long time since someone got interested with this painting. Even the royalties don’t want to look at this painful painting,” I glanced at her. What did she mean?
“You know, everything around this place has its own story. Like this painting, look at those persons on it.” I nodded and take a look.
“The man with the crown is the late king of this kingdom, and the lady beside him was his first wife then the another was is the second wife.” My brow furrowed, he got two wives. Wow, that’s all I can say.
“He got two wives?” She nodded her head as she look intently on the painting.
“Yes, his first wife was the mother of the crowned Prince. While the second wife was the mother of the current king.” That’s very complicated.
“And that young lady over there, she’s the former king’s niece, the daughter of the man wearing dark blue tuxedo over there,” She pointed the man near the second wife of the king.
I see, now I know all of the persons on this painting. I stared each of them, then my attention when in to the woman wearing purple dress, the king’s second wife.
“May I ask something?”
“Sure dear, ask right away.” I nodded my head.
“Why the king had two wives?” I questioned her. I’m really curious.
“I don’t know the real reason but I can tell you want I know. I’ve been living here for almost my life, I know their lives well. Especially the current king and the crowned prince. And to answer your question, he got two wives because of love and responsibilities. As you can see, the first wife was his mate and first love. Now, you maybe wondering why their son just became the crowned Prince, it is because of the family tradition, where in the first-born son will be the king.” I see. I sign her to continue, she nodded and look on the painting too like what I’m doing.
“And the second wife, she was betrothed with him. He won’t be the king if he won’t marry and have child with her.” Geez, responsibilities can hurt sometimes.
“Why did the second wife gave birth first?” I asked once again.
“The first wife vanished for almost four years after the king married his second wife. Maybe she’s hurt, the king was devastated, but suddenly, she came back. That’s when she got pregnant with the prince.” I nodded my head to process her words in my mind.
“Is the king still alive? His wives?” I asked once again. She shook her head.
“The king passed away, the same as the second wife. While the first wife, she leave when fourteen years ago and never come back.”
“Sorry if I’m asking a lots of things, but how did the king and his second wife died?” she look at me and sadly smiled.
“Because of the war between Werewolves and Vampires.” So, the two clan really hates each other huh. “That was the time that the alpha king and vampire king died.” I see. I let out a sigh and nodded.
“Thanks for the information, it feeds my curiosity. By the way, I’m Harper Larkspur.” I introduced myself. The lady smiled, “I’m Aldine Westfield, the palace’s head battler. I’m please to see meet you, Miss Larkspur,” I smiled.
“Likewise, Mrs. Westfield. And please just called me Harper.” I replied.
“Sure, Harper. Anyway, we need to go back there now, the celebration is about to start.” I nodded my head. “Alright.” From one last look on the painting, I turn my back on it and followed her.
“How old is the King’s son?” I asked her while we are walking back towards the venue.
“Turning 8 today.” She answered casually.
“Nice, the future king?” she nodded. “He is, ten years from now. He’ll be coronate as the new king of vampires.”
“By the way, you know the Prince’s mate right? Samantha?” I look at her and nodded.
“Yes, she’s my boss.” I replied. “Oh, really. What a small word, she’s my niece. Her father was my brother, older brother precisely.” Wow, small world indeed.
“That’s quite unexpected, but cool. At least Sam knew someone here.” Now I wonder why she don’t want to live here.
“Yes, but she don’t really like to be here. I mean, her brother was one of the warriors before.” Was?
“Did he….” she slowly nodded and smile sadly.
“Yes, he died while doing his responsibility as a warrior.” She confirmed. That’s really sad, no wonder why she don’t like to be here. “But I think she got new reason for her to forget about the past and be happy again,” I agree. She found her mate, and I think they will love each other very well.
“I can’t go there any further because I still have something to do. Once again, I’m please to meet you, Harper.” I nodded. Looks like everyone i meet tonight is very nice. Good for me.
“Harper! Over here!” I heard Samantha exclaimed as I making a monologue. Geez, I look around and loom for her. I saw her standing beside her mate while waving her hands on me like a child. She really got Amanda’s vibe, I suddenly miss her.
How is she? Is she worried about me? I let out a sigh and decided to walk closer to them.
“Glad you’re here now, the celebration will officially start now.” She said happily. I know Sam, i know. I murmured.
“Yeah, where is the birthday boy?” I heard the Prince chuckled.
“That devil kid will smack you if he heard you call him a boy. He said he’s a man now,” He told to me with amusement in his voice. Really? “Looks like you’re scared with your own, Nephew Babe.” Samantha teased him causing him to throw her a bad look.
“Nope, he’s the one who’s scared on me.” This time, I couldn’t help but to grin.
“Are you sure about that?” She still teased him.
“Yes, hundred percent sure. Even you, you’re scare at me.” He teased back and grinned. Look at them, they were acting like children. Tsk, anyway, it’s really good to tease someone you love. Oh, right they already love each other that’s why.
I smirk and fake a cough to catch their attention, “It looks like the two of you forgot our existence here, eh?” I joked. They stopped teasing each other and stood up.
“No, I’m still aware okay.” Samantha confidently said.
“Okay, as you said so.” I said with a smirk.
“What, I’m telling the truth.” I gave her a malicious look.
“What? I didn’t say anything.” She pouted so cutely, such a adorable person.
She was about to talk but someone announced the king and Queen’s arrival with their son, which is the birthday boy.
All of us bowed to show respect.
“All rise up.” As I raised my head, the first one I look for is the next in line king. Ow, so cute. He exactly the replica of his face. He’s the cute version.
“You said he’s a devil, why he look such an angel, so cute.” I heard Samantha commented. Right, she’s right.
“I didn’t said he’s ugly, I just said he’s a devil. He act like one okay,” Like the way you act? Well, almost of the royalties acting rude, cold and very aloof.
“Right, you outsmart me there huh.” Troy just smirk.
I look on the king and Queen’s son again. He look unhappy, I wonder why.
“Look at that face, maybe he’s happy to have a celebration like this.” Samantha commented again. Wait, what? Is she blind?
“He’s not happy.” Troy and I said the same, so I look at him, he look at me too.
“What?” Sam asked confusedly.
“You’ll explain, Harper.” I nodded. “In my opinion, base on what I see. He’s not really happy, maybe there something he wanted but his parents don’t want to give it to him. Or, this way of celebration is not what he wanted.” I said. I see troy nodded, did I get it right?
“She’s right, that little devil wanted to have a vacation on Logos Beach but my brother declined and have this celebration instead.” Aw, that’s pretty sad in the child’s side.
“But why he’s smiling now?” Samantha asked curiously.
“He’s not, there’s a big difference between fake and genuine smile.” He answered. Right, you will know what’s fake and not. From the way he smile now, it didn’t reach his ears, meaning to say, it’s not a genuine smile. “I see it now, he’s not really smiling. Do dumb of me to say he’s actually smiling.” Samantha murmured, just enough for us to hear it.
“Yes you are, your inborn dumb.” I bit my inner lips to suppress my laugh. Damn, i didn’t expect him to be this mean, even to his own mate.
Sam playfully punch his stomach, “Yes I am, I’m so dumb to let you mark mo.” She counter back. Ow, that’s very personal haha.
Instead of getting hurt, he smirked. “How pity, you can undo markings. You’ll be stock on me for the rest of your life.” They were flirting in front of me again. They were acting like
Amanda and Lance, geez, love birds. “Listen to the Queen’s speech,” I told to them. They were PDA, ops coming from me. The smile on my lips faded when I suddenly remembered him, we could be like this too if my life isn’t that complicated.
“AGAIN, THANK YOU FOR JOINING US TONIGHT. ENJOY YOURSELVES!”
“Harp, come with me!” Samantha happily exclaimed as she took my hand and pulled me with her.
“To where?” I still manage to ask even if she’s literally dragging me. “To the King’s son,” What? I gaze behind us, I saw Troy silent following us.
“Why? And could you slow down?”
“Ops, sorry.” She slow down on walking and let go of my hand. “So?”
“Of course, we should go and greet him.” She told me. I see.
“Okay, let’s go then.” She nodded and started to walk again.
We reach the royalties table, “Greetings!” We greeted them. The queen smile on us, while the king just nodded. My vision travelled on the little kiddo who’s staring at me now. “Mom, she look so pretty. Can I have her? I won’t bug you anymore about the Logos beach.” He said in serious tone as he pointed me. Wait, what?
Her mother quickly move his hand down and apologetically smiled at me.
“No sweetie, you can say something like that in front of them.” The little man pouted.
“It’s a no then? Tsk,” Wow, the attitude.
“Uriel!” She warned him.
“No mom, I hate you, you and dad!” He said stubbornly. Geez, this child. “Hello there kiddo,” I decided to talk. When he heard my voice, he suddenly look at me and smile.
“You agreed?” He said hopefully. I narrowed down my eyes while smiling, “Sadly no. You can have someone because you just wanted it. But because it’s your birthday today, I can accompany you all night, if you wanted.” I suggested.
He smile widely, “Sure! I wanted too. Mom, Dad, Can I?” the King and Queen look at him then to me. “Don’t worry, I won’t kidnap him,” I joked. They smile and then eventually nodded.
“Sure, you can sweetie. Harper will take care of you,” the queen permits him. Oh, they already knew me?
“You look shock because I know your name haha, my husband told me about you. He said , he’ll talk to you later.” What? But why?
“You will know, later.” The king himself told me. I just nodded and answered,” Alright.
“Mom, I’ll go with her now!” Uriel exclaimed happily.
“Alright, don’t give her head aches okay?” he nodded and stood up from his chair.
“Sure mom,” he replied. I extended my hand in front of him and he gladly took it. I don’t know, but this child gave me good vibes. I think this night won’t be so boring.