Step down.
King Alexander’s Stance
“My king, if you are unable to find your mate, you need to step down from the throne," Elder Han stated. “We cannot have a king without an heir to rule our kingdom.” I have always known they wanted my downfall. If it weren’t for her, could I miss my mate? Would she be another king’s mate?
“Listen, I am your king, with or without an heir. No one can represent me," I asserted. I’ve had enough of this nonsense. Ever since they found out about the crime I committed, they’ve been on my case, hurling insults at me every day.
“My king.”
“Enough, Han, stop trying to rub salt in my wound.”
“We’re saying this for the benefit of our people. A king needs his queen beside him,” another elder said. “Most especially his heir. Since you lost your mate to another ki
