Page 29 of Eclipse Sector

I’m not goading. I’m inquiring about a female under my protection.

All Omegas are under your protection,I immediately pointed out.You’re the fucking King.

Indeed.He sounded far too amused. Probably because he could hear my irritation. Which meant his goading was working, despite my claim to the contrary.

I need to focus,I muttered at him.Kindly fuck off,Sire.

His chuckle rolled through my mind, causing my hands to fist at my sides.

He was one of the few minds I constantly remained connected to, and I was seriously regretting that instinct right now. If his security wasn’t my primary priority in life, I’d block him.

Alas, I had to remain open to him in case he needed me.

The evening is almost over, Cillian,he murmured, ignoring my request for him to fuck off.Go for a run afterward. You clearly need it.

I didn’t bother replying. There was nothing important to say, nor was I in the mood for more bantering.

Leaning against the wall behind me, I scanned all the minds again. Most of the Omegas and Alphas were standing now, socializing around the room over dessert drinks—many of which were laced with blood.

Ivana was in the center of a group, conversing with Cael again. His two Elites were right behind him, their gazes as vigilant as my own.

Which naturally meant they kept wandering to me—I was the biggest known threat in the room. Someone who could easily challenge their Prince for his sector.

Not that I had any desire to play in the land of Alpha Princes.

But no matter how many times I proclaimed that out loud, no one believed me. Kieran included.

Maybe if I voiced it directly into Dixon’s and Granger’s minds, they’ll believe me,I thought darkly.

However, Dixon still remained blocked.

I studied the muscular male, noting his similar features to Cael’s. One could definitely tell they were related, only Dixon’s eyes were solid green, not blue-green like his brother’s.

And both men appear to possess natural barriers within their minds,I realized as I scanned the surface of Cael’s thoughts.

I could hear bits and pieces, enough to know he harbored no ill will toward Ivana. But the mental musings were mere fragments, not complete statements.

My ability ignited, the challenge tempting me to dig deeper.

Only for Cael’s voice to suddenly pierce my thoughts.I can feel that, Cillian. I believe my intentions in your sector are clear. However, if you require further vetting of said intentions, I’ll be happy to remain behind to discuss them in depth.

My gaze narrowed.You’re blocking me.

I am.

Why?

Because my thoughts are my own.His blue-green gaze lifted to meet mine, his irises flickering with mild irritation.While some Alpha Princes may be a threat, I am not one of them.

That’s an interesting take,I replied.Which Alpha Princes are threats, in your opinion?

A conversation for another day, perhaps,he returned.All you need to know right now is that I’m not a threat.

You are,I told him without missing a beat.The biggest one in the room.

He arched a brow.Do you wish to measure our knots, Cillian?

I’m not challenging you, Cael. Just stating a fact.