The Alpha: Claiming His Enemy's Daughter
Chapter 267: YOU ARE LAUGHING

Chapter 267: YOU ARE LAUGHING

Cane and Ethan didn’t say anything much after that. There was this tacit understanding between them, they were going ahead with the Alpha’s plan. The Alpha would be the mastermind, while Ethan and the rest would be the executioners.

They didn’t need any explanation for the whole plan, as they trusted their alpha completely. They would go through fire and storm without any question if that was what Cane told them to do.

Iris was jealous of the bond and trust that they shared together. She felt like she would never be part of them. She would be forever an outsider, though they warmed up to her a little bit and were less vicious toward her these few days, it couldn’t overturn the fact that she was Gerald’s daughter and what her father had done to them would be forever engraved in their hearts.

A bond sprouted out of such devotion and loyalty was the strongest and the most valuable thing in this wretched realm, where people stabbed each other behind their backs and tried to scheme against one another to achieve their own goals.

And now, Cane joined in the fray as well.

Iris was worried, because the whole thing seemed very dangerous and she was right in the middle of this game plan. She knew too much.

Probably this was why people said ignorance was a blessing. Because the more she knew, the deeper she got involved and the more she was scared of what would happen.

She couldn’t care less about anyone else, but she did care about Cane and the members of their pack. There were countless people that she was fond of.

When Iris was deep in thought, she felt his finger under her chin and lifted her head up, so she could look at him. "What are you thinking?"

Iris shook her head, yet Cane didn’t buy it. He stared at her, waiting, as he usually did, until she caved in. He knew that she would tell him eventually.

"Do you aim for the throne?" Iris asked in a small voice, she was afraid someone would hear this, even though they were alone in this room.

She noticed Ethan had left some time after she had stopped reading their conversation and was deep in her own thoughts, until she didn’t realize Cane had dismissed the Gamma, because he noticed how troubled Iris’ expression was.

However, her question caught him off guard. He thought she would be afraid after learning that he had a plan in motion to kill the Crown Prince, but he didn’t expect that was the first question to leave her lips.

"Why do you think so?" His voice was calm, despite his surprise.

Iris bit her lip. She tried to find the right words to tell him what she was thinking without sounding too brazen. "You have mentioned your bloodline twice since we arrived in the capital city," she started. "You will never say something useless. There is always some meaning behind your words or actions, especially when you bring up such sensitive topics."

It was a taboo thing to bring up the topic of bloodline or succession within the palace, especially about how King Aeon got the throne, even though he was born to a mistress.

However, Cane brought the topic to light, as if he was reminding people about that unspoken fact, yet he did it very smoothly, until people couldn’t blame him for that, nor could they accuse him of eyeing the throne for himself. The reminder was very subtle and justified. People were only reminded of that fact without feeling doubtful of Cane’s motives.

A look of surprise flitted across Cane’s dark eyes when he heard Iris’ explanation. No one paid attention to that, nor would they think about him aiming for the throne, but of course, he had to take precautions to ensure the King that he didn’t have the motive and desire for more power.

However, Iris could tell. Was this because she was too sensitive, or was it because he was too blunt and aggressive in his approach?

Cane realized the matter with Will and Princess Osana enraged him and he was a little bit reckless there to hasten the plan.

And now, with Iris noticing that, he should reevaluate everything. He couldn’t let his emotions get the better of him.

"Are you afraid? Do you not want to get involved?" Cane caressed her earlobe with his thumb, which made her squirm lightly because it was ticklish.

Since Iris had noticed that, he would be honest with her. He noticed one thing about her; she was actually a good observer.

On the other hand, Iris thought about the question for a while. Was she afraid? Would she back down? Did she not want to get involved?

Iris caught his hand and stopped him from caressing her earlobe. She held his hand. "Then I will be the first runt to be the Queen of shifters?"

Somehow, that reply made Cane laugh. It was a light chuckle, but it was so different. It sounded genuine and wasn’t filled with malice. He really found what Iris said was funny.

His mate didn’t say she was afraid, nor did she want nothing to do with the whole plan, but she jumped straight to say that she would be the first runt to be the Queen of the shifter kingdom. Wasn’t she overly optimistic about the end result?

Cane would understand if she didn’t want to get involved or if she was afraid. He had thought about it and had a few escape plans for her if everything fell apart and he failed. He wouldn’t drag her down with him.

But the fact she was not only not afraid, but chose to stay with him, was something that he appreciated.

Despite her soft nature and timid self, she was not as easily scared as she seemed to be. Instead, she was quite a good observer.

"You are laughing," Iris blurted out. She was stunned, because this was her first time seeing him laugh without prevarication.

Cane’s face turned stiff, he then took her hand and turned around to walk away, which made Iris smile, at the very least, he didn’t leave her behind.