Chapter 3

Chapter Three

"Learn to stop being hard on yourself Azalea, you didn't make yourself to be this way. Why are hurting yourself with negative things?"

"You aren't in my shoes that's why it's easy for you to talk." I snorted. I know he was right but fuck it! It's not easy. 

He stopped walking and took a very deep breath. "I know challenges to Azalea, I have hard choices to make, I have things to do but sometimes I feel I'm not capable of doing them, but you know why I don't give up? Because I can't. The harder you try, the better. "

"Wow!"

"What?"

"I never knew you were so smart." I joked. 

He held his heart with his hand and gasped. "Oh my gosh! That hurt my pride!"

I laughed at his reaction."But thank you and you're right."

"Of course I am, I'm always right."

"Which is why you should be the Alpha." I stopped walking and faced him. 

His eyes looked like it was about to pop out of their sockets. "Enough jokes Azalea, come on be serious."

"Do I joke around? I'm being serious Mack."

He had an expression on his face which I couldn't make out. 

I sighed and continued talking. "I can't rule this kingdom alone and unfortunately I'm too weak to do that. But you, you are my fiancee and mate, you're also a beta. You have higher potential and strength than I do. I may be born with the Alpha blood running through my veins but I'm not fit to be one. "

"So, you want me to rule instead? I'm already by your side supporting you." 

"I know and I appreciate it, but I need more and only you can do that, I'll be your submissive Luna. Together we will rule this kingdom as one."

He took a step back and sat on the floor lost in thought. "Azalea this is much to take in."

I bent down to his level placing a hand on his shoulder. "I know, but please consider this." 

His eyes met mine and he smiled. "As you wish Your Highness, I'll accept it." 

"Thank you, Mack, I love you."

"I love you too."

He stood up and wrapped his arms around me. "This is a very big decision Azalea."

"I know, but hey I trust you."

"Have I ever given a reason not to?" He laughed. 

"Nope, not for once."

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"Are you insane Azalea?!" The elders screamed at me. "That's your position! Not some play toy you can easily toss around."

The next morning, I called for an urgent meeting between me and the elders. Exactly by 10 am, they arrived as I instructed them to. After exchanging greetings I announced my plan of having Mack the Alpha and passing down my position to him. 

"I understand, but I'm not fit for that role!" I defended myself 

"Then make yourself fit!" Miller screamed at me. "What would your father say?"

"A lot after he should see the rubbish I'd make of a kingdom as an Alpha, I believe in myself but I know the limit of my strength which is why I need Mack in this."

"He is already by your side!" Miller screamed even louder, I feared that his vocal cords might cut. 

"No! He is a perfect fit for this, believe me, my judgment is never wrong. Mack will be Alpha and I'll be his Luna. Together we will rule this kingdom."

Miller walked up to me and placed his hand on my shoulder. "Look Azalea, I understand that you care so much for your people and want the best but this isn't the right way."

I was about to object but another elder. Elder Simon spoke up. "It's not best but it's a good idea, either way, they will both rule the kingdom. If our enemies was to know that our Alpha can't shift or control her wolf state, it would be chaos for us."

I felt bad that he just downgraded me but he was right. I looked at Miller. 

"I know you care about me so much, you're like a father to me, but know that I'm doing this for the betterment of us all."

He sighed in defeat and removed his hand from my shoulder. "As your wish, Your Highness. I just pray you don't regret this."

"I won't trust me."

"Okay then, we will need to discuss the rites, rituals, and preparations," Miller announced as he sat down, his face had a frown on it but he tried to sound supportive. 

"Can we get this done in a week?" I asked

"Not only are you throwing away your title but you want to rush it?" 

I was taken aback by Miller's comment, but I ignored it. "We don't have time to waste, we need someone who should be sitting on the throne, moreover wasn't I to be crowned next week?"

Miller pressed his lips together. "Ten days then." 

"That is fine by me."

We discussed everything and finally concluded, other members seemed happy about it. I can't blame them I wouldn't want me as an Alpha either. I sighed and rested on my chair, only Miller stayed behind. 

"You have ten days to make a final decision Azalea. End this madness." 

Here we go again. 

"I already made one."

"No you were overthinking and you just looked for the best and easiest way out. This is your duty Azalea, don't run from it."

"I'm not running from it!" I yelled. "I'm protecting it and my people."

"Azalea, you're like my own child to me, I wouldn't want to watch you go astray or hurt yourself." 

"I won't watch me."

He stood up and pleaded. "Please reconsider, it's not too late to withdraw that order."

"I'm sorry, Miller but my mind has been made up. It's either you go by it or just leave it." I said and walked out on him, I felt guilty for doing so but I couldn't take it anymore. 

My decision is final, Mack will be the Alpha and things will go perfectly as I planned.