Alphas' Proud Mate novel Chapter 97

Chapter 97 A Queen's Daughter
The queen whirls around, lightning-fast, disarming Celestia with a brutal twist of her wrist. In seconds, the knife is pressed against Celestia’s throat. Blood beads instantly.

"Give me one good reason not to kill you right now," the queen growls, her voice a low, lethal snarl. "You thought you could take me down?" She lets out a sharp, humorless laugh. "I’m the Queen."

Celestia gasps, her mouth opening but no sound comes out.

"Even if I could forgive you for pointing a blade at me," the queen says, pressing the knife deeper until Celestia winces, "I’ll never forgive you for stabbing my daughter in the heart."

The fury in her voice sends a shiver down my spine. Something cracks open inside my chest, and before I can stop myself, the word slips out:

"Mother, wait."

A heavy silence falls. The queen’s eyes snap to mine, stunned. I can see the shock in her expression—mirroring the disbelief in my own. I just called her…

Mother.

I swallow hard and make myself speak, even though my voice is shaky. "Killing her like this could lead to unrest," I say carefully. "She’s worn the crown for years. I’ve been nothing—no one. The people might not accept me, not right away."

Celestia lets out a broken laugh.

"You’re my blood," the queen snaps. "You carry the Alpha King’s blood in your veins. That is more than enough. The throne is yours by right."

I hold her gaze. "Then let it be a fair fight. One-on-one. The loser dies. The winner claims the throne."

The queen studies me for a long moment. Finally, she gives a reluctant nod. Celestia smirks wickedly as the queen shoves her away.

"You’ll never win," Celestia spits at me. "I was trained by the best warriors. You’re nothing but a nobody. A street rat who thinks wearing a dress makes her royalty."

I almost laugh. She seems to forget how I beat the crap out of her back in Jack’s pack. But fine. I’ll remind her.

Personally.

The truth? I asked the queen to let her go because I want to be the one to end her. I’ve killed her a thousand times in my head. For stabbing me. For everything. And now, I’ll do it for real.

And once they see my wolf—my true form—every shred of doubt will vanish. The entire kingdom will know exactly who I am.

I glance at the queen. "Mother, please. Go. Join Father. Take your place on the throne."

She stares at me, her eyes shining with pride.

"Fine. If you insist on the harder path..." she says with a smirk, walking toward the throne. "But I know you won’t disappoint me. You have my blood, after all."

She sits down gracefully, then turns to a nearby guard with a lazy flick of her wrist.

"Someone bring me and the King the best coffee in the castle." She grins slowly. "Things are about to get very, very interesting."

Let’s begin.

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A hush falls over the great hall, tension buzzing like static in the air. The crowd silently parts, creating a wide circle around us. No one dares to speak, the fear and anticipation hanging heavy. The tables and chairs are left abandoned in the middle of the room, a makeshift battlefield surrounded by wide eyes and murmured prayers.

Lady Celestia trembles, though she tries to look fierce. I see right through her. Her lips peel back in a snarl before she lets out a shaky growl. Then it happens—her body twists and bends until fur sprouts and bones pop, transforming into her wolf. A dull brown thing. Slender. Almost pitiful. Her tail tucks instinctively between her legs the moment she lays eyes on me.

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