“NO.” He says angrily and starts walking away. “Get her to a room to clean up. Have a doctor check on her. I will be announcing her in 30 minutes.”
LeeAca’s POV
Beta Markus takes me to a parlor next to the ballroom. “Who do you need to come and help you?” He asks.
“Luna Laura of the Green River pack.” I say as he leaves. 5 minutes later Laura comes rushing in and hugs me. “What the hell happened?” She all but screams at me.
“I am the chosen queen.. And I need you to help me get cleaned up.” I say with no emotion. She gasps and looks at me and sees the dress is torn on the side and the arm.
“OMG did the King do this? He found out you are his mate and ripped your clothes so you and him could get it on?” She asked in excitement.
“Ew Laura no. You know that I would never give myself to another, even if they are my mate. No.. I just threw us off a balcony because he was trying to force me to submit.” I say and she just stares at me in shock.
“Excuse me. You did what?” She asks, trying to comprehend what happened.
“I threw us off the balcony and it pissed him off. Now he is punishing me by choosing me as queen. I will have to submit to him now. Or so he thinks haha. He needs me to be cleaned up in well 20 minutes. What do we do?” She is just standing there staring.
“There is nothing we can do. I dont have another dress for you to wear and I do not have a sewing kit. The best thing for you is to give you my sweater to wear and try not to move to expose the pin that I am going to put in the side of your dress.”
“Okay.” I say and she gets to work.
“Ladies and gentlemen. Now it is time for King Allarick to name his chosen one.” I hear Beta say outside the doors. I am just standing here waiting, as I was told I was not allowed back in until he announced me as his chosen mate.
“Everyone, it is an honor to have you all here tonight as I ..”
“Even his voice irritates me.” Fen grumbles in my head.
“It only irritates you because it pulls at the mate bond.” I retorted.
“Well it can stop that. We will never give in to that stupid thing. We did before and we got hurt. We will not get hurt again.” She says as I feel her disappointment and anger.
We may be one being, but Fen and I are two separate entities sharing one body. We have our own feelings and they rub off on one another. Since we are an empath we share feelings more than the normal wolf.
“That being said, you must wait no longer. Your chosen queen is…” He pauses. I feel all the anticipation and hope of women radiating. “Gamma LeeAca Caterina Petrovich.” The double doors open and I hear gasps from the whole room. Everyone is silent, but I feel their surprise, anger, and jealousy. Some are happy but it is overshadowed by the other emotions. I walk up to the stage as they start applauding, and stand next to the King. I put on a small smile and wave as I say thank you.
Fenn is pacing in my head worried about how this is going to turn out.
The Beta walks up to the microphone “Now will everyone make way for the King and Future Queen to share their first dance.”
Everyone parts and the king puts his hand on my waist to guide me to the dance floor. When we reach the center the music starts playing. It is a slow romantic waltz.
“I don’t like him being so close.” Fen grumbles.
“I know.” I reply, not knowing what else to say. We can feel the slight buzz of the bond. At least the necklace works in that aspect for me.
The King looks at me like he is trying to solve a puzzle. Curious eyes studying my every movement and facial expression.
“You are very hard to read.” He says looking into my eyes.
“Maybe there is a reason for that, your highness.” I retorted.
I feel his frustration and curiosity. “What about your family?” He asks. I can feel Fen staring him down and getting irritated even more.
“What of them?” I ask. I do not give away information for free, you know.
“Where are they?” He asks, not bothered by me trying to avoid the question.
“Across from the stage.” I say as he glances back toward them.
“I see your father and maybe one brother and one sister. Where is your mother?” He asks.
“You are correct and she is not here.” I say, not answering his question.
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