Alpha King Xavier - Chapter 14: Chapter 14

Xavier
I walked out of the room with full rage.
I could have hurt Autumn if I had stayed longer in that room. The whole space can't even contain us. The hatred I feel for her just seems to multiply every second.
Rick moved closer. “Alpha,” he mutters and looks up at me. “The Alphas have all arrived,” he announced.
What are they even looking for? They seem to be expecting me to tell them the truth about Gwen, but I won't.
Not when Rowan has an ally amidst them. The fact that Gwen's parents suddenly want to visit is alarming and suspicious.
If it wasn't for the fact that Gwen's parents were visiting, I would have handled this situation the perfect way.
But come to think of it, who will benefit the most if something really happens to Gwen?
What will Anthony benefit from it? He owns a little pack, and he wouldn't go against me like that unless he has a power he depends on.
And what could that be? Even at that, Anthony shouldn't be sitting in my prison powerless. Something is amiss.
“I overheard some maids discussing the Luna,” he whispered.
I looked at him quickly, with raised brows. Then I walk away. I didn't want any of the maids to hear us, which was why I even sent them out the other time before I spoke to Autumn.
Rick understood my language instantly and followed me.
I stopped in an empty hallway and turned to Rick. “What is it all about?”
Rick didn't reply immediately. Instead, he brought out a note and stretched it out to me.
I regarded it for a moment before I took it. I tore the cover and perused it.
Hot anger surged through me at the content.
“This is what people are saying?”
Rick nodded once. “I think that's why all the Alphas want to see you,” he suggested.
I clenched my teeth in anger as I thought about it. If the Alphas already suspected Autumn. How would she convince Gwen's parents?
“What are you going to do now?” Rick asked suddenly, jerking me out of my thoughts.
“I've told Autumn we are meeting the Alphas.”
Worries mirrored Rick’s face. “Are you sure she can do that? She isn't even done with her training. If any of the Alpha suspects her, it's the end for us. We won't be able to stop the war.”
I looked away as I thought about it. This has to work well; it's the only way. I need to avoid this war as much as I can.
“I know, but she just has to try. I will be beside her anyway. I will help in any way that I can.”
“Are you sure that will suffice?” Rick asked again, concerned.
It won't!
“I will have to bring in Anthony and his pack. If the alphas already suspect something. Then, we need to cook up a story for them. Believable one.”
Rick gathered his brows amazingly. “What story?”
“Get some maids closer to the room intentionally so that they will hear everything we say. They will help in replacing the initial news.” I finished and walked away.
I felt Rick's gaze on me, at the fact that I didn't tell him what the story would be about, but I know he trusts me.
I hesitated briefly, in front of my room. I just have to see her like Gwen and everything will go well. Even though that looks very difficult to do.
Fuck! Or I will kill her at this moment!
I'm as frustrated as anything in the world right now. Someone is messing with my head, and the moon goddess will so much pity the person when I eventually seek him out. I will not spare anyone in his household.
I released a sigh and stepped inside eventually.
That same sweet scent attacks me, as it has always, begging for me to have a taste.
Autumn was standing in the middle of the room, fully dressed and looking like my Gwen. She looked so much like Gwen, except for the hair anyway.
But that wouldn't be a problem. Gwen was used to dying and tinting her hair now and then.
But I wouldn't lie, this color of hair fits Autumn so perfectly. It would have looked nicer on Gwen.
The maids stepped aside and I walked closer to Autumn.
I could sense her fear and feel it as I took her physique in. She was so much like Gwen, yet so much different.
If I don't know better, I would say they are twins, which is not even possible. Short, with a nice figure and brown eyes that felt like it was always reading through my soul.
But there was still something about her smile—something I hadn't figured out. It felt different, even though it was still the same as Gwen.
Autumn looked up for a moment, her brown eyes widening with shock before she bowed again.
“You are beautiful,” I mused.
Autumn looked up at me again, as if looking for answers.
Damn! Doesn't she know it's all drama and she was supposed to play her part? The maids are watching.
“Really?” She said on cue, and a smile replaced that rigid mouth of hers.
She spoke like Gwen.
I nodded once, with a smile. It wasn't so hard now, just seeing her as Gwen was enough to push me through.
“Come, the Alphas want to see you,” I said with a smile and stretched out to her.
She hesitated briefly, making me wait, which was something I hate. I mentally calmed myself down. Nothing good will come out of being harsh with her now.
She took it finally and I felt her shiver.
I regarded her for a moment, at her hesitancy before I pull her closer to me. She helplessly ended up in my embrace.
I hugged her, and my arms slowly moved alongside her body.
It felt good even though I knew it wasn't my Gwen.
“If you don't do well, your whole existence will perish tonight,” I whispered into her ears.