บท 14: Chapter 13
I walk next to Juduan with my arm hooked around his as we make our way to the family dinning room. We've just been with each other for two days now; we already kissed and thinking about sharing skin. It's strange to say the least, but our relationship is far from being normal. I want to be able to make sound decisions with Juduan and my life. If the witch in the Upper East Mountain can break this memory spell, the past can hold dark secrets and only she can help me decipher it.
After, Juduan and I can actually start getting to know each other as mates. The half ass bond will not be present to stop us. I'll be able to possibly fully commit to being Queen of the werewolves.
"Do you guys have dinner as a family every night," I question as we near the dinning room.
"If you're anywhere near the castle, you're require to attend dinner," Juduan muse, "mother's rules."
"I like the idea," I admit to him, "you guys are busy most of the day running the kingdom and pack. Not counting attending to other packs and meetings. A reasonable dinner every night as a family makes since."
Juduan only hum thoughtfully in response, opening the dinning room door for me. I gave him a small nod in appreciation walking in to see everyone but the King and Queen seated at the table. Rajah and Eija sat in the seat Juduan and I fill just last night. Catharine was next to Eija right and Cressida was in the same seat. There attention turned to us as we entered the room.
"Nice of you to join us brother," Rajah announce from his seat with a smile.
"Was going to say the same to you brother," Juduan retort, pulling out the chair next to Cressida for me.
I send them a smile before rubbing cheeks with Cressida while sitting down. A sickening wave of nausea flow over me as my eyes set on Catharine. Her gaze was focus on Juduan and my mate alone. He took his seat next to me placing a hand on my thigh. A single touch calm the unsettled and angered feeling inside me.
"Catharine," Juduan acknowledge, "I hope your day was well."
Catharine face beams at Juduan with a genuine smile, "You know a day is never failed with the Queen."
"Oh, so she does speak," Cressida mumbles lowly with a mocking brow.
"I was starting to worried," Rajah voice we fake concern, "thought you couldn't speak without your daily mouth excercise on my brothers..."
"Now, now, Rajah," Eija interrupts him before he could finish his statement, "no need to hit below the belt."
I can see that Rajah wasn't like his brother. I'm getting a more rebel vibe from him while Juduan is more traditional. There's a tension with the two brothers that's not hostile but strain.
"I recommend that you don't speak out of line with our parents," Juduan voice calmly ignoring his brother insinuate insult.
"Whatever," he waves off, "I'm only here to help you and my sister in law."
The door to the dinning room opens revealing the King and Queen themselves. The room instantly fell silent as everyone shift straighter in their seat. I look over the extravagant red peplum dress Juduan mother wore. My eyes snap over to see Catharine dress up for the occasion as well in a white and black tea dress. I look down to my causal attire with a frown.
"Evening everyone...Rajah," the Queen voice with suprise, "I didn't know you returned home."
"It's good to see you mother," Rajah acknowledged lowly.
She hums in response taking her seat at the end of table. The King made sure his mate was seated comfortably before moving to take his seat.
"Your mother and I wasn't expecting a full table," he says looking over the table, "but we always prepare accordingly."
The royal servants instantly bombard the room with trays of food and drinks. I shrunk in my seat as they drop plates full of meat and other proteins. The delicious aroma from the array of assortments filled the area around us. A, now, sweet familiar smell of animal blood caught my attention. A servant was placing a golden cup top off with a straw next to me. It was an addition to the wine and water provided for everyone.
"How are you feeling Asena," the King question drawing me from the cup of blood.
"Good, thank you, " I smiled.
"We're going to head out to Upper East Mountain tomorrow morning," Juduan inform his father, "we have some business to attend there."
"What business do you have in the Upper East," the Queen scowled, "is this why Rajah has returned."
Juduan sent a look to his brother before answering his mother, "we'll be looking for a witch there that can help my mate."
"A trip you didn't run by me or your mother," the King points out matter of factly.
I glanced back down at the golden cup full of blood. The cup of blood I consume in Juduan's office was more than enough to satisfy me until tomorrow. But just the temptation and offering of another helping of the content has me craving for more. A push of encouragement rush over me, my eyes look over to Cressida instinctively.
"It's not official royal business, father, so there was no reason to consult you" Juduan inform him.
I look back to the cup picking it up without hesitation and took a small sip of the thick liquid. A satisfy smile grace my lips as I return back to the conversation amongst the table.
"I just can't believe you're leaving the kingdom again so close to your crowning ceremony," Catharine comments with concern.
I narrow my eyes on her not voicing my dislike for her concern.
"Luckily, you don't have to worry about that now. Do you," Rajah mock while sipping from his wine cup.
"I will not have you return to this table being disrespectful," the Queen chided at her son.
Eija simply place a hand on Rajah shoulder, "he's not here to disrespect. We're just here to help Juduan and Asena."
I look over Eija and Rajah. I'm starting to get the gist that the two come in a pair. They're intuitive with each other; weather that be calming each other down or defending the other. It's not common for a werewolf and vampires to keep company with each other for fun. So, what type of relationship does these two actually have?
"You guys are welcome into this castle without Juduan being the reason," the King reminded his son and Eija.
The table fell quiet as some ate there dinner and others stare blankly before them. I look to Juduan setting down the empty of of animals blood. His dark eyes look over his family with anticipation. I place my hands on his knee before clearing my throat to speak.
"I appreciate you guys for coming to Juduan's aid and helping us. It looks some brother time is needed between you two," I muse to my mate and Rajah, "Eija here has agreed to teach me to control my new vampire side..."
"What about your wolf," Catharine interrupts, "I sense your beast hasn't returned like you claimed she would yesterday."
I look over to her with a fake smile, "don't worry about that. Juduan and I will take care of that.'
"This is getting ridiculous," she murmured.
"Catharine," Juduan warned but she quickly jumped before him.
"No, and I don't mean any disrespect your highnesses," she look to the King and Queen, "but this female suddenly shows up on a simple pack check, newly turned hybrid with no wolf is your son's mate. She has already destroy the system we all have build here and threats the crowning ceremony..."
"I think you've said enough," Juduan announce in his Alpha tone.
"Don't silence anyone who speaks the truth son," the Queen growls, her eyes land on me in a subtle glare, "I'm concerned about your future as King.
"What are you insinuating," Cressida question placing a hand on my shoulder.
I was already seeing red at these she wolves false accusations against me. How dare they even think I would intentionally cause harm to my mate. They can't look pass the fact that I'm a vampire, hybrid, being chosen by the moon as the Queen of the wolves. But at heart, even without my wolf, I'm more beast than vampire; and I'll gladly show what I capable of.
"That's enough," the King commanded, "Juduan. Asena. You're dismiss from this table."
After a strain minute has passed Juduan stood up without a word. I reach up to squeeze Cressida's hand with a silent appreciation before standing to my feet as well. I look away from Cressida and the Queen to give the King a respectful nod. Then I turn to give Rajah and Eija a parting smile before taking Juduan's out stretch arm.
"I'll see you guys tomorrow morning," Juduan restate lowly to them and Cressida, "have a good night," with that we walked out arm and arm.
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