The Alpha King and I

Ethan flashed a warm smile. "No need. I enjoy when you call my name. It's music to my ears coming from you." "Oh! You're playing with me!" I pouted playfully, "You know I'm feeling vulnerable right now, yet you tease me." "Helena Starr," he said, softly. My heart skipped a beat at the mention of my full name. "Yes?" "You carry your name well, dear Helena. Your bright blue eyes sparkle like the stars themselves." Caught off guard by his compliment, I lowered my head, blushing. "Thank you, that's very kind of you." If he kept this up, my heart would surely be in turmoil. How could I withstand such sweet words? My poor heart, it might just break under the intensity! --- Born into an orphanage, Helena never knew her birth parents. All she knew was that they were no longer with her. Living with her adoptive mother, Freya, and sharing a loving relationship with her boyfriend Kenneth, her life had been peaceful. That peace shattered when Kenneth ended their relationship, leaving her life in upheaval. It was during this time that Helena met Ethan, a man who brought a whirlwind of confusion into her life. As an Alpha King, Ethan led his people with authority, but a painful past stood between him and finding true love - until Helena came along. Drawn to Helena instantly, Ethan couldn't resist the connection they shared. Yet, his hidden truth posed a threat to her safety. Determined to keep her safe, he knew he must shield her at any cost. Could Helena uncover Ethan's secret, and would their love story still have a happy ending despite the challenges?