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“I am just wondering if the attacks started before or after you found her,” he said. “There is a chance that this could be about her. Maybe they don’t want your throne. Maybe they want your mate.”
I saw fucking red. My hold on Maddie’s hand tightened. My heart was trying to break through my ribcage.
No. Fuck no.
“It’s not about me,” Maddie said, making all of them look at her. “Rogues were attacking our borders before I turned 18.”
I could feel my heartbeat in my eyes and ears. I could feel my blood rushing through my veins.
Alpha Alistair nodded.
“You could still be used as a way to the throne, my Queen,” he said. “We need to protect you.”
I forced myself to breathe. I needed to focus. I had to stop thinking about someone taking Maddie from me.
If they knew who she was…
“She is safe, Alpha Alistair,” I said, trying to sound calm. “She is protected. Nothing and no one can get to her. Nothing and no one can hurt her.”
Alpha Alistair looked at me. An unknown emotion flashed in his eyes. He gave me a small smile and nodded.
“I am sure you are taking great care of your mate, my King,” he said. “I am just offering support and my knowledge. I would hate it if something happened to our Queen.”
My stomach twisted. Nothing would happen to her. She was safe and protected. They would have to kill me to get to her and that would never fucking happen.
“Thank you, Alpha Alistair,” Maddie said. “We would love to hear your opinion on the subject. Your knowledge and experience will surely be of great help.”
Alpha Alistair looked at her and smiled.
“It is my privilege, my Queen,” he said, bowing his head a little.
Maddie caressed my thigh with her thumb and I relaxed immediately. Her touch was like a cure. She took my pain and my fear away.
She was my everything and I would go to hell and back to keep her safe.
No one was going to hurt her. No one was going to take her.
I wasn’t going to let it happen.
CHAPTER EIGHTEEN – Ali
Madeline’s POV
“Maddie!” I heard Ali scream and she threw herself at me a second later.
I stumbled back a little, but Dimitri caught me. I could feel the anger exploding inside him. He growled and he started pulling me away from Ali. I could feel his fear. I could feel his need to protect me.
It’s okay.I mind-linked him.I am okay. She didn’t hurt me.
“Oh, Maddie, I missed you so much!” Ali said excitedly, tightening her arms around me.
She didn’t even realize that Dimitri was behind me. She didn’t even realize that he tried to pull me away from her. She didn’t even hear him growl.
His fear and nervousness grew by the second.
It’s okay, my love.I mind-linked him, trying to sound as calm as possible.She is my friend. She means well. She isn’t a threat.
His hands on my waist tightened.
