Protect Me, Alpha King - Chapter 117: Chapter 117

In Heat
I did not know how it happened. Or what happened next? One time the alpha king and I were baring our souls out in the presence of the servants beside us while enjoying the food. However, something snapped in me, and the next thing I knew, my body was burning as if I had a fever. Plus, my skin was extra sensitive, as well as my hearing and taste.
Beads of sweat coated my forehead while my hands were on the table.
The alpha king stopped talking and touched my shoulder.
I hissed at him, showing him my fangs.
The alpha king's eyes went round.
"Are you okay?" the alpha king asked, his eyebrows furrowed. He tried to touch me again and hissed when our skin met.
"Back off!" I snapped and realized what I had done. I knew I could be a bitch sometimes toward the alpha king. But not unintentional. "Oh, Moon Goddess."
I felt cold and hot all over. The need to strip in front of him almost overpowered me.
"Look at me in the eyes."
I did, and my eyes watered. "Something is wrong with me, Maxxwell," I said, gritting my teeth. "I don't understand what's happening to me!" My breathing was labored.
And Maxxwell smelt the best. The dishes I had eaten earlier were nothing compared to his. He looked delicious. I wanted to lick him all over.
I stilled at the direction of my thoughts.
When did I become this horny?
My claws elongated as if I wanted to sink them into his skin. Those delicious abs beneath his clothes. And his muscles.
A shudder ran down my spine when something was slowly building in my stomach.
"Call the pack doctor!" he barked at the servants.
One man scampered away and went outside. Ask the physician.
I inhaled deeply while trying to control my breathing.
Relax, River. You will know what is happening to you.
"Tell me what I can do to ease your pain, River," he said, his voice coated with panic. "Damn. I wish I knew what is happening right now." He looked helpless as his expression grew frantic.
I sucked in a breath. It was a wrong move. His scent made my hormones crazy.
I covered my nose. The alpha king sniffed his armpits. "Do I smell that bad?"
Some of the servants stifled a laugh and straightened when they saw me looking at them.
Returning my gaze to him, I answered, "You smell magnificent. I want to pocket your scent and turn it into a perfume." The corner of my lips lifted. "I will be crazy rich if I do that." "You can do that. I can ask a witch to help you with your business idea."
"That's a joke, Maxxwell."
An intense wave of pain attacked me. Forgetting my request earlier, the alpha king touched me, making me moan.
"I said not to touch me, Maxxwell," I snapped. "Not until I know what is happening to me."
I heard the servants whisper to each other.
"Is she in heat?" one of them asked.
Heat?
Realization dawned on me.
Because we were part wolves, she-wolves undergo what they call estrus or heat. The females became sexually receptive, signaling to the other male wolves that she was ready for mating. Their bodies would scream for their mate's touch, which was the best time to get pregnant since she would be most fertile.
Fear crept into my body.
What if I was in heat? Did it mean I would be after the alpha king as if I was a mad dog? The worst-case scenario? I would be seducing him.
Just the thought made me remember Zenith. My sister will not like it. Especially if she saw the alpha king's hand on my back right now, creating a circular motion. Calming me on the process. But not enough to tone down my body temperature from rising even more.
"Stay away from me," I ordered. I was afraid the longer I stayed in his company, the more I could no longer control myself.
"River. You need me this time."
I stood and felt my knees nearly giving up. in an instant, the alpina king was aiready on my side. Still, i siapped his hand away. More contact means more temptation.
Must. Not. Give. Into. The. Heat.
I was stronger than my body.
"I said, I don't need you!" I exclaimed. "Go away, Your Majesty!"
I never thought our dinner would come to be like this. All I wanted was a lovely meal after being punished in the dungeon.
"Then, at least tell me what you are feeling right now," he demanded, not wanting to back down. "You're making me worried, woman."
"You want to know what the fuck is happening to me right now? I want to strip and get fucked like crazy!"
The alpha king's eyes widened. "Everyone, out!" he barked. It took the servants less than a minute before the dining hall was empty.
"You are in heat," he pointed out.
Fear showed on my face.
"Unfortunately," I answered.
I scanned the surroundings. If Was there something to cool me down?
I need a tab of cold water. That could help me in this situation.
This was the first time I had encountered this. It was because of Sunflower.
"River. I can help you."
I bared my fangs at him. He stopped.
"Do not come. I don't want to anger Zenith anymore. And how could you help me? Have sex with me? No, thank you. It's better to fuck other unmated males than you."
A vein popped on his face. "No one could touch you, River. If they do, I will kill them," he promised.
"Then what? Will you offer yourself? Ha. That was a tempting offer, but thank you very much."
"You need me," he said while pulling his hair.
"Fuck! Even if I do, I won't. So, please don't make it more difficult for me!"
A knock resounded, stopping the alpha king from whatever he would say.
"Who is it?"
"It is I, Dr. Montenegro, Your Majesty. The servant said you are looking for me?"
Damn. Another male.
"Enter! But you are the only one allowed."
The door slightly opened, and a man in his forties. I recognized him. He was the official doctor of the kingdom and tended to the alpha king when he was sick.
Dr. Montenegro froze as he sniffed the air and his purple eyes landed on mine.
"She's in heat, Your Majesty. Is this her first time?"
There was a saying that a she-wolf in heat drove the others crazy. But this man seemed unaffected. Perhaps he was immune to it, or was he mated to another woman?
I did not know. The alpha king seemed to trust him.
"Yes," the alpha king replied on my behalf. "You can stay there, Dr. Montenegro."
The pack doctor nodded, understanding the sensitivity of the situation.
"Well, the first thing that I would suggest in normal situations like this is to get laid, especially with Miss River's mate. However, I cannot suggest it to you, Your Majesty. The queen is possessive and jealous. She will behead me for sure f she finds out I suggested it."
I exhaled.
That was the queen, for sure.
"What is the other alternative?" I asked, still in pain.
"My apologies for saying this. But the best thing to do for now is to imprison you in your room, Miss River, until the heat subsides. It will probably disappear tomorrow. I hope you understand, Miss River. It's only good for one day."
I smiled sadly.
Another imprisonment? I'm tired of being imprisoned against my will.
"To my room, then," I whispered and stepped forward.
I swayed for a moment, and shook my head to clear everything.
"Is there anything that would ease the discomfort?" the alpha king asked, standing a mere inches away from me.
The smell of sandalwood wafted to my nostrils, burning me even more. I wanted to claw him out and kiss the hell out of him.
Fudge.
I never thought being in heat was inconvenient like this.
The door swung open, and I saw some servants waiting in the doorway.
"Disperse!" the alpha king ordered, and they did.
"Your Majesty. You don't have to join me," I said through gritted teeth when I realized he had no plans on leaving me alone.
"Ahm, I don't think that's a good idea, Miss River," Dr. Montenegro declared.
I bit the inside of my cheeks and drew blood.
We met Beta Valentine and Delta Isagani in the hallway and froze as they sniffed the air. Our eyes locked, and before I could blink, I was in his back, blocking my view.
The alpha king's muscles were tense and ready to attack.
"Stay away from her!"
"Your Majesty. We did not know she was in heat." It was Delta Isagani's voice.
"Our apologies, Your Majesty. But we came to tell you that the queen wants your presence in your chamber."