The Alpha King's Heart - Chapter 73: Chapter 73

The next day, I woke up early to get ready to go to the packhouse. I was dressed in high-waisted plaid ankle pants, and a matching jacket, I wore my black high heels and looked into the mirror, a smile crossed my face. This is exactly how I wanted to look. Sophisticated and hot, I feel and look sexy, like a boss.
' A Queen!' Kira squealed, and I nodded in agreement. I carried the handbag Mila bought for me and went downstairs.
I found Azriel in the salon, drinking something in a glass, " Isn't it too early to be drinking, that?" I frowned. He finally lifted his eyes to look at me and his jaw almost dropped to the floor. I spread out my hands and twirled.
" Do I look right?" I asked. His mouth parted and closed, I watched him intently as he was failing to produce any words. He only nodded and gulped the contents of his glass.
" I'm coming with you," he said. We were about to leave when I held his arm, and he looked at me.
" Can I have whatever you were drinking, just to help calm my nerves?" He nodded and went to the mini bar. He came back with a glass that contained a strong whiskey.
I closed my eyes as I dawned everything, it burnt my throat but still wanted more. His lips curled into an amusing smirk and when he came back again, he carried the whole bottle and two glasses in hand.
" Cheers," he said, we clicked glasses and drank again.
" Better?" he asked and I nodded firmly.
" You'll be alright," he assured me. I couldn't believe I was going to face those people who tortured and mistreated me for so long. Grayson would be there too and I didn't know how I'd feel seeing him again.
" You're too nervous," Azriel said as we got off the elevator.
" These people mistreated me for years, they treated me little to human," I said.
" You're not that girl they belittled, now you're the luna to the most powerful pack in the world, you're their Queen," he said gently. Their Queen, the words repeated in my head.
" I'm a little scared that they won't see that. What if they treat me like dirt again,"
" You're not dirt... at least not anymore," he shrugged, and I hit his shoulder, and he winced.
" kidding, you were never dirt, You are Adira Wade; smart, beautiful, confident, and a powerful alpha female," he pointed and I smiled.
" This is the first time you're commending me," I mused. I gasped when his cheeks reddened a little and scratched the back of his hair. Was he blushing?!
" Aw. You're so cute. Look at you blushing," I teased, cupping his face with a pout on my lips. He moved his head away in protest but I was having way too much fun teasing him.
" Enough," he said seriously. " Let's just go," he led me out of the lobby, and we found a black SUV waiting for us.
" Wyatt sent it," He said, ignoring the driver who was ready to open it for me and did it himself.
" You are quite a gentleman today," I smiled as I entered the car. Azriel entered the driver's side and started the car.
" What happened to the driver?" I murmured.
" Got rid of him, I'll drive,"
" Oooh, look at you, Prince Charming," I said. I knew I was frustrating him but I loved it. He looked back at me but didn't say a word.
Ten minutes later, we arrived at the packhouse, it was just as I remembered, and already, curious eyes were looking at the car as we drove through the long driveway to the entrance. The car stopped and I felt like puking but I didn't. I wore my poker face and straightened my shoulders as I stepped out of the car. Azriel stood next to me and alpha Mars and his son Grayson were standing a few feet in front of us. I thought that when I saw Grayson, I'd feel something for him but there was nothing in my heart. It was almost like someone I knew from the past that I didn't care to know or talk to. Next to Grayson was Stacy Steven. There was something wrong with her, she wasn't so confident or as good-looking as she was, and the spark in her was gone.
' Grayson already dimmed it, that was quick,' Kira giggled. It was obvious that they weren't on good terms.
' Some marriages will do that to you,' I sighed.
' Well, she deserves it,'
' Bad girl, don't rejoice in other people's misfortune,' I said playfully.
Beta Steven was standing next to them, and I groaned all while my wolf growled, he looked at me with malevolence in his eyes just like his wife. I had a bone to pick with this couple and I wanted to find out exactly what happened, he had a hand in the planting of false evidence and once I'm proven right, he'll pay dearly. My eyes landed on the twins; Debbie and Cara, they looked at me in envy but I only rolled my eyes and didn't look at them twice.
It was alpha Mars that stepped forward first, he bowed deeply to me and I was shocked, however, I didn't show it at all. My facial expression was stoic.
" Luna Queen Adira, it's an honor to have you here again," he said softly and everyone bowed to me. Even the common folk who were watching did the same. I almost took a step back from their actions. " Alpha Azriel, it is our great pleasure to have you here today," Like before, they bow to him.
" Alpha Mars, we are here to discuss something with you and we only hope for your cooperation," I said firmly, he squinted his eyes in surprise and glanced back at his beta, then nodded to me.