The Àlpha King

E I G H T: Adonis' Rage

Seven months ago Perseus sat in this very same spot, watching her from high above. Now he knew who she was and she knew who he was. Next to him sat his father, who had insisted to even come today.

He wanted to see her live.

"I've never been to a play before", his sister Andromeda confessed.

"Oh honey, you did, you were just too young to remember. One time they played your mothers favorite and we came to watch it",

She beamed and Perseus smiled remembering that very day, his mother was over the blue. Singing along to every song, she looked so young.

"Oh, it's starting", Julius noticed and he tightened his arm around his mate, Penelope.

It seemed to be so easy for them, they just met and were hopelessly in love. Already planning their wedding, while Perseus was stuck between two girls.

"Once upon a time there was a young female...", the play had started.

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Laughs erupted out of the audience, only the King stayed quiet. He knew the Royal Theatre only did romantic plays, so he should've known there would be romance involved. Yet when he saw another male touching Amanda in ways he dreamt to touch her, it made him angry.

He sat up straight while she started to sing, her eyes found his. The male touched her again and this time he had to go, before he would cause a scene.

"I need to get some air", he muttered to his father, who was enjoying the play.

"She's only acting", the old king tried to assure his son.

"But is he?", they both gazed at her lover.

He was busy singing his lines so he didn't feel the Kings staring at him. Finally his father let him go, what didn't go unnoticed by Amanda.

She was hurt he left, because she secretly had looked forward for his appearance. Maybe she was too hopeful, maybe she was too naive.

He would never choose her.

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"You were absolutely magnificent", The bouquet was too heavy for Amanda. She thanked the old King for the amazing gift. He hugged her despite the filled room.

"Thank you, your highness", she blushed bowing.

He waved it off and his children moved to congratulate her, Andromeda was actually a great girl. She and Amanda had become fast friends and it felt secure to have her around at the palace.

"Where's Perseus?" She whisper-asked in her ear.

"He went to take some fresh air", she whispered back.

Amanda nodded unsure, while Andromeda let her brother congratulate her. Julius hugged her tightly and congratulated her, which she thanked him for. Next was his mate Penelope, who was really nice.

She had been planning on befriending her better, but Penelope is a really high up judge, she has barley time to see her mate. At least she had Andromeda.

Finally Perseus walked in, buttoning his jacket. It looked like he came from outside, a soft blush on his cheek and his hair laid out of place. Amanda was quite angry at him for just leaving the play at its mid.