I saw the worry in Micah's eyes but knew in my heart that the couple would be fine after Ashton's memories returned. What gave me pause was seeing Nikolai standing in his former office with the very Elders that had planned my death. Konstantin and Valentin. The two gave me a curt nod as Nikolai greeted me happily."They wished to come and see how you are fairing. Isn't that correct?" Nikolai said firmly and the two Elders replied coldly, yes"I will have rooms prepared for your stay. Please make yourselves at home," Nia said briskly and grabbed my hand pulling me past them and out into the hall. "Sorry I rudely pulled you away from that," Nia mumbled softly and I grinned."You behaved commendably, my queen," I whispered into her ear and saw her cheeks redden."I cannot believe he chose you, a young bastard to take over the entire realm," a deep rugged voice growled and I chuckled internally knowing that voice."Salis shut up, you ancient bat, I had thought you were dead and rotting,"
I really don't think it is wise for the two of us to be carrying weapons around until the ceremony," I mumbled humorously and Lucian lifted his daggers."These are staying with me the entire time as I am certain of being a target," he growled roughly and tucked them into leather sheaths he had already strapped to a belt around his waist."Where did you get an item like that?" I asked curiously and chuckled."They are a family heirloom just like the rest of my weapons and I can wield them all expertly," he stated assuredly and I grinned slightly and told him that was neat."Alek is contacting Maacah to take Jayna and Xavier. They are both currently mating in the woods like wild beasts," Lucian said bluntly and my eyes widened at my former father being so tactless."Couldn't find a bed for their first time?" I muttered bitterly. Lucian replied, "by the sound of it our daughter didn't mind the least bit. She was very vocal with her pleasure." I rolled my eyes. Hearing a commotion outside
Lucian and I spent a lovely night together and we both slept well due to our numerous mating sessions. When I woke up the next day the bed was empty. Rubbing my eyes I could hear lots of noise coming from outside of the room and figured I should get up for the busy day. After showering and dressing quickly I opened the bedroom door to see huge hybrid warriors swarming the halls and swallowed nervously. I spied Micah down the hall and made my way toward him."What is going on with all the muscle?" I asked curiously. Micah frowned and replied, "The Elder's top guard was found dead in the clearing and a couple of the Elders are fearful." I knew instantly who the Elders were and grinned slightly."Have you seen Lucian?" I questioned and he told me he was downstairs speaking with our father. I nodded and Micah asked if I was excited about becoming the queen."Not really, if I am honest, brother. I believe that some surprises may be coming," I said cryptically and he raised his brow at me.
I smiled seeing Lucian dressed immaculately in a gorgeous black tux with a red cummerbund. The deep crimson color matched the gown I wore."This is going to be a pain to kill in," he muttered sourly to Micah who was fixing his bow tie."Your assassin will manage, old man," Micah said with a grin. Lucian turned to me and my eyes shined at his handsome appearance."You look delicious…I could eat you," I growled lustfully. He chuckled and offered me his bent elbow, asking me if I was ready. I exhaled deeply and nodded as I placed my hand on his arm. Micah hurried to our bedroom door and opened it for us."Highnesses, I shall grace your judgment as soon as I collect my mate," he said with a flamboyant bow."We will wait for you both in the hall so we can all go together," Lucian said firmly and Micah nodded as he ran down toward his shared room to collect Ashton. I smiled seeing Ashton all dressed up and he gave me a finger wave."Let's go to the Elder's circle," Lucian grunted harshly an
I watched Micah and my mate take the injured Nikolai out of the room and looked back at Lucifer."Why did you want Nikolai to become a demon?" I questioned curiously. Lucifer shook his head and sighed."I have a daughter that I thought might find a connection with him," he admitted reluctantly. I shook my head and told him his match-making skills sucked. He chuckled and said, "touché."Maacah overheard our conversation and said, "I thought your daughter Rebekah already had a mate." Lucifer nodded and explained that he and his wife had adopted another and her name was Stella."She is a lovely female and very tempting." I rolled my eyes and watched the hybrid guards taking the bodies of the fallen out of the room under Marcos and Salis's direction."Are you rejoining the Elders?" Maacah and Lucifer inquired. I curled my lip and shrugged."I would rather remain unbothered and just be with my mate, spending our time in each other's company," I answered honestly. Ashton finally crawled up
I took the delightful Stella to my old bedroom and she asked me if I could stay with her."I wish to be honest with you, Nia. I knew your father from many centuries ago. We were acquaintances until he was crowned and met Maria," she said softly. I nodded and told her that my father will be happy to see her again."Does he still have his long black hair or has it turned gray?" She asked curiously with sparkling green eyes. She then frowned and told me she didn't wish to come between my dad and Maria."My mother is deceased," I mumbled softly and her face fell."Oh dear, I am so sorry for both of you. Lucifer didn't bother to mention that," she replied sincerely."I was raised in the Lycan Realm and not with Nikolai and didn't get to meet my birth mother," I said firmly and proceeded to tell her all about my past. After telling her something bothered me. I recalled being told that mates could only have two children and I had two other brothers and a sister I had yet to meet. A knock at
Nia rushed up to me with pleading eyes."Xavier needs to go to Alpha Drazhan Volkov to explain what happened to Galen. Lucian, he is our daughter's mate and requires backup and help with the series of events that took place," she said in a rushed panic. I glanced over at Xavier rolling his eyes at me and I grinned at the cocky bastard."Calm yourself, I will accompany him, dearest." Nia planted a big kiss on my mouth so I lifted her to indulge more. Violet made the comment for us to hurry so she could take us to the Alpha. As I released Nia I noticed Jayna and Xavier doing the same thing as us. "Come on ex wolfman, release my daughter, and let's head out to the wilderness," I grunted until Kasin ran toward me."Can I come along, Azrael said it would be alright," he said excitedly. I glanced over at Azrael as he waved his hands and nodded."Alright but stay out of trouble," I growled sternly and he grinned brightly as he gave me a thumbs-up. I ruffled his white-blonde hair and stood n
"I know nothing about violence," Kasin mumbled innocently. I knew he carried the assassin's gift so I removed my retracting sword from my back pocket and handed it to him. The moment his fingers wrapped around the hilt his eyes glowed brightly. I grinned slightly and asked him if he felt it."Yeah, what is it? It is trying to surge forward and break free," he growled firmly."That is your inherited bloodline, keep it within you until it needs to come forward, son. You can defeat most opponents with it," I explained and he looked at me in awe."Is that the Torrent sword?" Drazhan questioned curiously. I looked over at him and told him yes."I have heard rumors about the beast that wields it. Is that you?" He asked and I grinned slightly."I used it during the blood wars. My grandfather had it prior. He was a bloodthirsty killer," I said softly and Drazhan exhaled deeply. "Delrox may bow out if he is made aware that your son can also wield that weapon. Then again he is also a seasoned