Kapitel 22: Change of plans

"Are you out of your mind?"

Blausen was drinking some tea while the omega kept making his tantrum. He was trying so hard not to hit the guy all because he needed him for his plan.

"Can you calm down now?"

Erick was really fearless, none even some alphas had dared to hit him but that small and delicate boy did it with a smile.

"I know it was my mistake but it already happened"

The alpha didn't really care about those warnings, he was determined to steal Terrence from Daemon no matter how many tricks he had to pull in the process.

"We also needed an excuse to… make people believe we fell in love"

Erick looked at him surprised and he calmed a little bit.

"That's right..."

The room became quiet while Erick was thinking and soon he smiled at Blausen.

"I think… I have an idea"

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Meanwhile in the library

Daemon was kissing him passionately, and Terrence was allowing it. Even when he was so determined to break their bond just a few minutes before, now he was there without wanting to leave his side.

After some more time, Daemon finally stopped, Terrence was breathing fast, and his body reacted to Daemon's actions.

"I wanted to see you…"

Daemon started talking but his deep voice only made Terrence tremble.

"Why? I… I hurt you"

"Terry…"

Terrence got goosebumps when he heard that nickname. He didn't know what to say now but it wasn't necessary.

"I told you… I will wait, I'm still keeping that promise"

Terrence's face was completely red, Daemon kissed him again before he carried him one more time and left the place that was the witness of his precious moment.

They arrived at the door of Terrence's room and Daemon put him down, however; he was still holding his hand.

Terrence could feel the feeling of fear in him and without understanding himself he approached him to kiss him one last time but thanks to their differences in height he only reached his chin.

"I want to be with you… Daemon"

His actions followed by those words made Daemon feel confused, happy, and a bunch of more unknown feelings. It was like a dream come true...

They kiss for the last time before saying goodbye to each other.

Terrence didn't know what was wrong with him. He wanted to put off his engagement… but he acted in the spread of the moment and now he couldn't do anything.

…

With all the packs back to the castle Orsen got busier in the blink of an eye. Even though the tournament ended well Orsen didn't have time to give the prizes to the winners but he couldn't delay it anymore.

After the last pack arrived again at the castle Orsen announced the event he and Terrence would prepare.

A royal banquet

Where they would have dinner together, and Terrence would give the prizes to the winners but the main event was to announce the delay of his engagement due to his preparation for the coronation.

Terrence was nervous, he didn't have enough time but he had to prepare a good speech. Putting off his engagement that night was the original plan but he hadn't spoken to Daemon about that before and instead, he practically said that he was going to be his companion.

It was such a mess… he was such a mess but now he was too busy to even look for him.

The following day thanks to the help of the people from each pack, they prepare a feast for that night. It was going to be the first banquet in ages that was celebrated in that dining room so the strongest alphas were cleaning all the place while some omegas were decorating everywhere.

Everyone was excited, the castle was lively because a lot of orphan wolves without a single person to take care of them could now have a decent job, all thanks to Terrence and Orsen.

Terrence was the first one to propose the idea while they were talking about the preparations of the banquet, and Orsen was delighted to hear that, not all nobles would employ someone with cero experience but the new king was more open-minded.

For obvious reasons, Terrence left the administrative work of the castle to Orsen until he learned how to do it together. Terrence also needed a little bit more education about finances, rules, history, and so many subjects.

Orsen was extremely happy to be able to employ someone. It was one of the things he always wanted to do, so after he placed some announcements and interviewed the people he welcomed them to his new home.

The leaders also sent some volunteers to their packs to help prepare the ones without experience and in a couple of days the castle was full with all the personnel needed.

Terrence was a little wary of the 5 wolves his father sent but he accepted them anyway. He had the feeling that if he rejected them his father would take revenge on them.

While the preparations for the banquet were in progress, Tetrence's father tried to approach him or tried to talk to Daemon, however; the omega wasn't accepting any visitor for the time being and Daemon wasn't interested.

Daemon wanted to see him again and kiss those addictive lips but with all the chaos in the castle, he was aware that would be impossible.

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After two weeks the day finally arrived… Orsen helps him during all that time to prepare his new attire, the one in which he will be presented as the new heir of Reinheit.

He had to listen to a lot of books about etiquette, table manners, and more trash for him to be "perfect". Terrence was literally drained and fed up with everything nonetheless; he knew that if he wanted to be respected he needed to show that he was worth it.

All the packs were already in the dining room chatting and laughing only waiting patiently for Terrence's arrival. They all were well dressed for the occasion and the place was dazzling.

The omega was terrified… he was in front of the door with a lump in his throat. He wasn't sure he would do well and in his mind the only person that came to him was Daemon.

He knew that every night Daemon left a flower at his door, it was a wonderful scent, and Terrence noticed all the effort the alfa put into choosing it.

"Ah… Don't get distracted!"

He slapped himself but when he was already calm the smell of peppermint surrounded him as well as those strong arms that were now hugging him from behind.

"D-Daemon?"

"Dae…"

"Eh?" Terrence didn't know what he meant by that.

"That's my pet name…"

Terrence immediately blushes not only for the hug but also for his words. To call each other like that was a signal of intimacy… was that really ok?

Terrence puts his hand over his arms and closes his eyes, Daemon was really the only one who gave him that could put him at ease.

"I miss you…Terry"

«Me too…»

He thought that but he remembered their link so he quickly coughed to clear his throat and answered him.

"It was a chaotic time, wasn't it?"

Daemon smiled when he heard his thoughts and hugged him even more. Terrence was embarrassed so he only focused on the cold weather, Orsen told him that the party was going to be held on a full moon when they could receive the blessings of the goddess.

There was a huge ceiling made of glass to see the sky full of stars. A beautiful piano melody began to fill the place and the whispers started to be heard everywhere.

Killian was the one playing the instrument, he had a little knowledge of how to play the piano but from the previous weeks, he had to practice that particular song.

Terrence took a deep breath and Daemon released him only to take his hand.

"Ready?" he asked, and Terrence with his body shaking like jelly nodded as an answer.

The doors opened and Terrence entered the hall with Daemon next to him.

All were amazed at how much Terrence changed in that short time. The omega was undoubtedly beautiful since the day they met him but now he was astonishing.

His pale skin combines very well with his white ceremonial attire, the details in silver made him look majestic, and the cape on his shoulder which would usually be red for the king now has an ebony color as black as the crows. And what was more astonishing was the big pin on his neck which has a big amethyst on it.

Terrence chose those colors because of his appearance and the amethyst was chosen by Leva but of course, people misunderstood everything, they thought Terrence was wearing like that because the color of the Blumme's Pack was black and silver.

Daemon also thought that, so he was happy because without planning it they seemed to be wearing matching outfits.

The alpha was wearing a black suit with silver details but his cape was white. Since Terrence's eyes were blind and they had that color Daemon wanted to have something on him that resembled his companion.

Terrence practiced a lot walking in that place and memorized the number of steps he had to take to arrive at the small platform but thanks to Daemon's presence it gives him more security. His posture now was more elegant and imposing, showing himself strong and confident.

The omega that used to be like a small and shy cat now was a fierce and dangerous lion.

Everyone seemed to stop breathing for that shocking scene, however; Erick wasn't happy at all, all the attention that was meant to be his now was on his brother.

«You're in the wrong place brother... I was the one who should be hugging him… Daemon is MINE…"

…

While Terrence and Daemon entered, all made a reverence ante and then gave them a round of applause.

Orsen approached them with a pair of a couple of glasses of wine, Terrence was supposed to walk alone but somehow they ended up together.

Blausen was amazed by Terrence's beauty but he was also irritated, if only he didn't try to steal Erick from Daemon now he could be the one next to Terrence. His eyes looked for Erick, that temperamental guy would be certainly making a scary expression, however; to his surprise, Erick's expression was gloomy.

He felt bad, the fearless boy who dared to hit him was making such an expression only for Daemon? He looked at his rival who was looking at Terrence with a warm smile, he was definitely in love.

However, that fact pissed Blausen off.

"Why the hell are you looking at him like that? What is it that gives you such delight?"

Blausen clenched his fists with resentment, he couldn't accept that the cold Daemon he knew was nowhere to be found. He never made an expression like that when he lived at his home so why was he so happy now?

Everyone stopped clapping when Terrence raised his hand.

"Welcome to all, I know a lot happens in a short time but I'm really grateful to all of you for being able to be here again…"

Terrence made a pause but the scent of peppermint that Daemon was releasing made him feel better.

Everyone was surprised, Daemon who rarely shows his pheromones was now covering that small body like a wild animal.

"Firstly we want to congratulate the winner of the tournament, we know all of you prepared pretty well, and even with all the chaos you were amazing"

Terrence was the first to clap followed by Daemon and everyone. Terrence asked the three winners and Orsen gave an order to some guys who approached the winers. They were carrying a cushion with something on them.

Terrence instead of giving them a medal, with the help of Orsen made a special symbol. It was a broach of a golden wolf and each one had a different jewel as the wolf's eyes.

Blausen observed everything with a smile, that guy always exceeded his expectations.

"There is a lot to do and change but firstly we are opening Reihet to all that need a home, the houses around were abandoned a long time so we are going to receive them in the castle for now…" more applauses were heard and Terrence smiled a little bit, making everyone surprised. "We are glad to announce that next winter I will officially be crowned as the King of Reinheit"

Everyone cheered him with excitement accepting the decision he made. Orsen was waiting for the bomb that was going to start when he said he was putting off his engagement, however; Terrence only said the last of his speech and wished that everyone had a good night.

Orsen approached them after the toast with the wine but at that moment the lights went off. Everyone made a strange sound and Terrence didn't know what happened.

Orsen was going to talk to calm everyone but when he opened his mouth Terrence screamed. He had a painful headache as if someone was trying to rip his head in two.

Daemon who was next to him also felt the pain but he hugged Terrence trying to relieve his pain.

"The CURSED that was born from malice is going to destroy this WORLD"

A deep and terrifying voice was heard in the dining room and even though nobody knew where it came from everyone got goosebumps.

The moon started to shine and the darkness was cleared… Everyone looked at Terrence with fear, he was holding his head, and without realizing it his eyes started bleeding.

The light of the moon covered him and he opened his eyes, but in that deep darkness, all the guests saw them as red as the blood he spread and they believed the words of the mysterious voice.