Contract With The Alpha King by Brey Mitchylle

Chapter 118

"Lord Rosenthal, what is happening?" the King's voice interrupted Thomas's thoughts. He looked at the King.

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110" Elijah said as he grabbed a bucket nearby and placed it near the bed. Then he quickly positioned Fiona

The poison is going out of her system?" Elijah towand in

Fiona convaled again, black liquid spilling from her lips as her breathss.cshallow gasps. Her entire arm

turned black momentarily, the veins bulging beneath her skin before receding, as though the poison was

retreating to its colP. What is this" the King demanded. He rumed to Thomas "You're the expert in these matters.

What is happening to her?"

Thomas clenched his fists, his jaw tightening as he forced himself to respond. "This is no ordinary poison," he

said. "It reacts to interference. It's as if it's been designed to counter any attempt to heal her, but-Thomas

clenched his jaw. "But it is already going out of her system."

Thomas knew he had miscalculated. Fiona was using his interference against him, munipulating the poison to

create a spectacle he hadn't anticipated. He had planned to use her unconscious state as leverage to take her

back to the pack, but now the was turning the situation to her advantage

Elijah's glare pierced through him. "Help her?" Elijah ordered.

Thomas hesitated for a fraction of a second before stepping forward. He couldn't refuse without raising

suspicion. "Fine," he said rightly, kneeling by Fiona's side. He extended his hands again, his focus narrowing on

her trembling body as more black liquid spilled from her lips.

The stench was overwhelming as the viscous fluid continued to pour into the bucket Elijah had placed beside the

bed. Thomas moved quickly, his ability probing into her bloodstream once more, careful this tto avoid the

reactive surges of the poison

Elijah didn't take his eyes off him. "What are you waiting for? Stabilize her, he demanded, his hand still on Fiona's

shoulder as he steadied her

Thomas ignored the tension in Elijah's voice, concentrating instead on controlling the poison's flow. He could feel

the remnants of it coiling deep within her system, but its grip was loosening. Fiona's body was fighting back, her

healing ability accelerating now that the poison had been forced into retreat. Slowly, the black veins receded,

the darkness fading from her arm as her natural color began to retur

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The King observed from his position, his gaze sharp. "The poison... it's leaving her body," he said, stepping closer

but maintaining a

"Yes" Thomas said curly, his focus on Fiona as he continued to guide the poison out. "She is expelling it, but she

requires careful monitoring. This process is dangerous"

Fiona's convulsions slowed, her breathing evening out as her face regained a faint hint of color. The black liquid

trickled to a stop, and her body slumped back onto the bed, limp and still. Her chest rose and fell in shallow,

rhythmic breaths

"She needs rest" Thomas announced, retracting his hands and standing. He gestured toward the bucket, filled

with the vile remnants of the poison. "It's out of her systein, now, but the damage has taken a toll on her body"

Elijah leaned over Fiona, brushing a damp strand of hair from her face. Her complexion, while improved, still

carried the shadow of exhaustion. He turned to Thomas. "And if you hadn't interfered, would it have been this

painful for her?" Thomas stiffened but didn't respond immediately. "I did what was necessary," he said. "She's

alive, and the poison is gone.

"Then we owe both of you our thanks" The King's voice cut through the tension, his gaze shifting between Elijah

and Thomas, "It is a rare sight to see a Rosenthal's abilities in action, Lond Rosentful, your intervention has

saved her life." Thomas inclined his head slightly, masking his frustration behind a practiced facade of calm. "It

was my duty as her father, Your Majesty," he said. "But as | said, she must rest. Moving her now would only

wonen her condition"

The King nodded. "Understood Prince Elijah, it seems your decision to keep her here was the right one after all."

here, Your Majesty. I'll ensure

Elijah didn't respond immediately, but his attention was hed on Fiona. Finally, he looked up at the King, "She is

safe he

be recovers fully"

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The atmosphere in the cabin was heavy, the silener broken only by the sound of Elise's j

's pacing. Her steps were sharp and impatient, echoing her frustration inside the sfrustration that she sadly

cannot just show, not in front of the Royals. Meanwhile, Zach sat nearby, his presence doing nothing to rase her

moud. He had said a word yet, but his very existence felt like a provocation.

The only silver lining was that the Queen and her ladies-in-waiting had left to meet with the council members,

leaving Flise alone with him. At

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least their absence granted d her a shred of breathing room, though even that was hardly enough.

"Do you think Lord Rosenthal can heal her?" Zach finally asked. "I mean-

Elise rolled her eyes, her patience with him long since evaporated. She didn't bother answering. Her disdain for

Zach was no secret. She blamed him for everything-for being too blind, too foolish, to see what was right in front

of him. If he had paid attention to Fiona, none of this would have happened. Fiona wouldn't have left him, and

they wouldn't be faring this mess now.

And yet, here he was, still trying to act as if he cared.

"Hey_will you stop pacing!" Zach's voice broke through her thoughts. "You're makingdizzy. Besides, paring

isn't going to help"

aid wil

You sound concerned." Elise said without looking at him.

Tam concerned"

"She's no longer your wife." Elise said. Everyone inside the cabin heard what Elijah casually declared. Fiona was

his mate. Elise suppressed the anger inside her. What made her even angrier was the fact that she didn't even

know why she was angry.

Why was it that Prince Elijah's statement made her this angry? Was it because of how protective he sounded!

How could he sound like that, despite knowing that Fiona had been married before? She was not svirgin

saint! It must be his wolf talking, she thought inwardly.

"In the eyes of the goddess."

"Oh please Zach." Elise turned at him. "Will you stop this? You sound pathetic." She couldn't understand why

Zach was insisting on this matter now. Fiona left his sorry ass, and he is now living with his mistress. All this

acting only made Elise more and more irritated. Just as Zach opened his mouth to argue, the door swung open,

silencing him. Elise turned sharply, her eyes landing on her father as he stepped out. His expression was stoic,

bordering on unimpressed, giving nothing away,

"Father. Elise's voice broke the ten

tense silence.

"Is she alright?" Zach interjected, quickly rising to his feet and moving toward Thomas, his concern evident

despite Elise's growing annoyance. "Is she going to wake up soon?"

"She will be," cthe answer, though it wasn't Thomas who spoke. The King emerged from the doorway

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behind him, his commanding presence filling the room as a gentle smile appeared on his face. Thanks to Lord

Rosenthal's efforts, the poison has been expelled." Elise's gaze flickered back to her father, confusion tightening

her chest. She had never expected him to expel the poison himself. They had chere to take Fiona back,

hadn't they? Then why was he..?

"Fiona is going to be alright," Thomas finally said.

King Nicholas didn't wait for further conversation Without sparing another glance at Thomas or anyone else, he

marched out of the cabin. The gathered villagers and soldiers, as well as the council members who had just

arrived, turned toward him. "Rejoice," the King declared. "Lady Fiona Rosenthal has been healed. Thanks to the

skill and dedication of her father, Lord Thomas Rosenthal, the poison has been expelled from her body. She will

recover"

A cheer rippled through the villagers, their gratitude palpable as they whispered prayers and thanks. The council

members exchanged curious glances, noting the King's words. Snudded approvingly, while others appeared

skeptical, but none dared to question the announcement oprnly

Inside the cabin, Thomas's expression darkened, his fists clenched tightly at hus sides. He turned to Elise, whose

wide-eyed confusion mirrored his own Ircings. Seeing their expression, Zach stepped back slightly.

At this point. Thomas already knew that his own daughter had used him to her advantage. Fiona had

orchestrated this perfectly. By forcing his haud and creating a tic spectacle, she had ensured the King

himself would credit him for her survival. Now, any attempt to claim otherwise-day move to take her back to the

pack-would appear selfish or even crurl

Elijah leaned casually against the doorway leading to the room where Fiona rested, his arms crossed. His sharp

eyes never left Thomas, watching the man wrestle with his realization. "Is something wrong, Lord Rosenthal?"

Elijah asked. His tone sounded casual, yet Lord Rosenthal knew the mockery that calong with it.

Thomas didn't answer immediately. He forced himself to relax his posture, smoothing the tension from his

features. "No," he said. "It seems everything has gone according to plan"

Elijah's lips curved into a faint smirk. "Indeed," he said. "Your timing was impeccable. Without your intervention,

Fiona might not have survivest Thomas's jaw tightened as he fought back a reton. The man was much was

mocking h

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him! "She will recover," he said. "That is what matters"

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Sensing the storm brewing in her father, Elise stepped forward "Father, what now?" she asked quietly. "Are we

bringing Fiona home?" Thomas shot her a sharp look, silencing her instantly. "Not now," he said. "She needs rest.

Any movement could jeopardize her recovery. Elijah's smink widened. "Wise decision," he said. "It seems Lord

Rosenthal has truly proven himself worthy of his reputation, Indeed."