Alpha King of Water

THE NEW MASTER OF THE BETAS

ZARYA’S POV

I went out to the celebration in the hall. I wanted to be alone, but as King Water commanded Leo was following me. Since when would be I have this feeling in my heart? What was wrong? I am now the Great Beta, although Higher King needed to officially announce it by the Grand Celebration of the New Betas. There was something in my heart that was unable to determine and fill that only Hali could.

I went out to look for something beautiful in the darkness. Leo was at my back, following me. He did not talk, probably, he knew I wanted a silent place where I could think of so many things. I went to the cliff, sat there, and hang my feet while looking around.

“Come here, Leo. Join me.” I tapped the area beside me.

“I’m fine.”

“Are you scared of me? Or scared of King Water?”

He shook his head as his lips pouted. “None of that reasons. I’m just loyal. What is his command is what I do.”

My eyebrows formed a curve. “Did he order you not to come near me?”

He nodded his head. “6 feet away from you.”

“Unbelievable.” I chuckled while I was having a facepalming. “Does your king crazy?”

“Sometimes.”

A burst of laughter filled the silent night. “I started to like you. You’re so honest… and loyal.”

“My pleasure.”

“If he commanded you to jump on this cliff will you jump?” I pointed at the heights of the cliff.

“It depends.” He walked closer to me, but he made sure that there were six inches away from each other. “I’ll jump when you fall there and when I need to save my king. Neither the two, I will risk my life.”

“What else did he order you?”

“Kill those men who dance with you.”

“You should kill Cleo.”

“Except the nobleman and your brother.”

Why Hali is acting sweet, possessive, and at the same time acting no care when I was with him? I can’t tell what he really feels for me.

“Invisible thing doesn’t mean it’s not existing.”

I looked up at him with confusion in my head. I comprehended what he said, however, I could not get what he was pertaining to. “What do you mean?”

He sat a little far from me, hang his feet on the cliff, and looked straight into my eyes. “Do you see the air?”

“No.” I raised my hand and feel it. The wind was cold due to the temperature of the night.

“Do you see love?”

My eyes automatically gazed at him. The fireflies were sparkling around the darkness, providing illumination that was pleasing to the vision. “Nope.”

“No, you can’t see it. Some people are not good at expressing their feelings. Some are pretending not to show it. Some are expressing it in other ways for reasons. Some are too blind to see it and deaf to hear the beat of their hearts.” He paused, wiped the ashes on his shoulders, and looked up at the sky. “Who do you think is King Water there? The one who can’t express or… you are the ones who can’t see it? Or both?”

I was startled. He had a point in every single word that came out of his mouth. However, how could I know what I observed was his real feelings? Or what he felt was just a false alarm? No assurance.

“I’m not a fortune teller.” I almost whisper when I said that.

“I am here because of his command. Matilda was in the battle for you. Again, because of his order. Can you comprehend why he’s doing that?”

“Because he cares. Those were his words.” I grabbed plenty of air to prevent the starting stinging sensation in my heart. “He simply cares. No other reason.”

“Care can be defined as concern… and love for someone.” He coughed twice as he cleared his throat. “He’s a tough man that everybody tells a story about. He’s a Mad King, but does it mean, he can’t love someone?”

I kept my mouth shut. There was a conclusion in my head. Nevertheless, how can I assure him he loves me when I told him twice that I love him and he said nothing?

“It’s complicated.” I gasped for air and let it out.

“He’s a king… a royal. You are a beta. The rules are rules. You can’t be with each other.”Exclusive © content by N(ô)ve/l/Drama.Org.

*****

“Raise your hands for a toast!” Everybody raised their arms and collided their glasses.

Last time, the celebration was at the House of Karl. Now, the overall grand celebration for the New Betas was at the Elemental Kingdom. I did not enjoy it. It was like happiness was stolen from me since I became a beta. I was happy about my achievement and my father should be proud if he was here, but I felt something was still not complete. Hali did not attend tonight. Leo said he was still in the Human World. I saw Zephyrus in the morning, so why would he not be here? Is he avoiding me? Is he not want to see me?

I straightly drank the content of my glass. I stared at King Fire who was now inserting a spoon of food into his four-year-old daughter. The scene was fooling me. How did people become so happy when I was here asking if love deserved to be with me? If Hali can see me at least?

“Let us give attention to the Daughter and the Son Of The Great Beta as the Higher King has a significant announcement for them.” The speaker’s voice echoed around.

Khal kissed Matilda on the cheek before he came to me and guided me to go on the platform. The eyes of everybody were looking up at us. My silver fitted gown that was sewed by the omegas was glittering, catching the men’s eyes.

“Let’s have a round of applause for the daughter and son of Zakan Wixx!” The clapped was loud, covering the areas.

I let out a sigh as my cold stare went to King Wind. Zephyrus was preventing a smirk on his lips which I could not understand. Raiden in his side used his elbow to hit him. Probably, to stop him from acting like an ordinary human because he was a king, should act with respect at all times.

No matter how many people shouted my name, only one voice I wanted to hear. Only one person desired to see it.

“I will gladly announce the new Master of the Betas…” I and Khal looked at each other. We were both shocked by it. I had no idea that one of us would be the new Master of the Battle of the Beta. I bit my lips as my eyes were still on Khal. It did not matter if that would be me or him. It was an achievement.

“Khal Gasper Wixx!” Higher King was the one who spelled it out as he could not wait for him to say the words. I clapped happily when I heard it. “As all witnesses, Khal didn’t grow at the Alpha King’s World. He’s a half-human and half-wolf. His determination in winning the battle is astonishing. Seo Blood Drop appoint him.”

I gazed at Seo, he just nodded at him. There was no sign of a smile, but I believed that he was proud of us. He molded us into strong individuals. Most of the time, I was grateful to him. He was stand like a father in spite of his being a strict and cold-blooded personality. There were times that I could see my father to him, although he was not usually smiling, he had a father figure that everybody loves.

“If Zakan is alive, he must be so proud of his children.”Higher King tapped my shoulder and then Khal’s broad chest. He had a new favorite, Khal.

As I was watching them, my look landed on the corner of the hall. I thought Hali was not here, he was in there, leaning his shoulder at the wall, while gazing at us. Seems like he came just now, his clothes were human style, not his king garment.