“Alpha King, I was hoping that we could speak,” I said. “A friend of mine is facing unjustified strife, and I just wanted to –”
“Would you please excuse us, Claire?” the Alpha King said, glancing at me. “I must speak with Ivan and it would be better if you were not present.”
He hadn’t even listened to me. “Yes, but…”
Both the Alpha King and Ivan looked sharply at me. To defy the Alpha King was akin to treason.
I swallowed down my complaints. “Of course,” I said instead, and bowed. Then I walked away, leaving Ivan behind.
Being dismissed was definitely a speedbump in my plans, but I wasn’t going to let it ruin them. I just needed to find another way. Perhaps I could speak with someone who could help me arrange a private conversation with the Alpha King later?
Glancing around, I spotte
