Chapter 54: Chapter 54

LENORA'S POV

"Lenora" I heard someone calling my name late at night but I was quick to recognise the voice even though it was pretty low. I rubbed my eyes to be able to see well as I walked towards the door and on opening it, Alaric immediately entered the room and shut the door behind as he immediately grabbed me into his arms while burying his head on my shoulder.

I was still feeling sleepy thus confused about what was going on until my memory started to form in my head and I remembered I had fallen asleep while waiting for him to come home last night but he never did.

I tried to understand what was happening to him and why he suddenly came to my room this late and the first thing he was doing was to hug me tight.

"What's wrong?" I asked but he still didn't seem to be ready to talk about what was happening to him yet.

"Lenora" he heaved a deep breath once more.

"Yeah I'm here" I responded as I wrapped my hands around his neck, caressing and running my fingers through his hair. I have never seen him being like this and it brought out a different kind of feeling for me as I saw him yet again from another perspective.

"I just want you to know I love you and will never let go of you no matter what might happen" He moaned into my ear and it made me even more confused. Was something happening?

"What's happening?" I asked as he removed his head from my shoulder while I cupped his face with my palms. I hate to admit but I had sincerely missed him even though I got to see him this morning, I still really missed him and wanted him around, his smell was everything I needed.

"My Father, Lenora, my father Adolph is in this house and he's here to meet my mate. I'm scared he might want someone else for me, someone from royal blood for his benefit but I don't want that, I want you. " He sighed in frustration and I could tell he was really tense. Only if I could do something to relieve him of his stress.

I wouldn't want that to happen to us too, I might have not fully accepted Alaric but I am getting there. Even though I wanted to be tough on him, I couldn't be tough on my wolf and personal feelings.

"I'm not going to leave you either Alaric, we'll be fine" I reassured him and was surprised at his next move as he brought his lips to mine and for the first time I got to feel his lips on mine, they were way softer than they seemed and it tasted minty.

"Kiss me back please..." He begged but before he could finish his statement I had already returned the kiss, deepening it and making it more intense as a moan filled the room. It took me a while to know that the moan didn't leave my mouth but Alarics'.

It turned me on even more as I wrapped my arms around his neck and he lifted me off the ground onto his waist. I could feel thousands of butterflies dancing in my tummy, making me want more. The wetness in between my legs wasn't helping either as the only thing I wanted was his dick deep in me.

"Fuck" he groaned as he broke the kiss.

"We need to stop Lenora else I don't think I'll be able to control myself anymore" he cussed as I tried to think of what I also wanted.

"Then don't stop, " I whispered into his ear. I wasn't sure of anything at this moment but the only thing I wanted was to feel him in me. I've missed him so much today and maybe this would make up for the time apart.

"Oh fuck, Lenora I think you're in heat" he groaned.

"What's that?" I curiously asked as my fingers didn't stop to brush his hair. I was still on his waist and he was carrying me so effortlessly like I was a piece of paper.

"It's what happens to female wolves who have accepted their mate, they lust for their partner," he said with a smirk.

"And who said I've accepted you?" I sneered.

"You don't need to say it, it's obvious already " he chuckled as his laugh vibrated down my body.

"Then I'll prove you wrong" I rolled my eyes as I tried to let myself down from his body but his grip was too strong.

"Don't be mad at me my little kitten, I love you and you're safe with me. You don't need to fight it" He said before dropping me on my bed and scooching me to one side of the bed while he laid beside me.

"I never invited you..." I tried to fight him but he was quick to spoon me from the side and my mouth was suddenly shut with the number of happy butterflies in my stomach and soon I could hear his little snores as he had drifted to sleep.

I wondered why the female wolves in school were happy with Adolph coming to the pack, or perhaps they knew he would never accept me as a common wolf and might go for one of them from royal blood. I still don't understand why they hate me for nothing.

But then Jenny was also happy but isn't from royal blood, I immediately remembered she was a Lycan and mostly above any werewolf.

With different thoughts running through my mind, it became hard for me to sleep as I wasn't sure I wanted to let Alaric go. He might be a jerk but I've surely bonded with him one way or the other.

My fingers trailed to my lips as I remembered how softly he had kissed me and how hot but soothing his breath was. I wish to have a taste of his mouth again but I don't want to seem like a freak.

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I woke up to the sound of not a pin drop as the house was grave silent. I looked at the other side of the bed but Alaric wasn't there anymore. There wasn't any sign of him in the room either.

Shortly after waking up, I heard a loud trumpet as I remembered Adolph was here and I was not anywhere far from being terrified as my body shook.

I heard a knock on my door and almost flinched but became calm when I perceived Alaric's smell.

"I'm awake" I responded and the door flew open as he entered and shut it tightly behind. He looked different and was dressed differently as he wore a tuxedo with some royal pants and well-polished shoes. Not to mention, his hair was gelled and he truly looked like royalty.

"Hey love" he smiled at me but I tried not to return the smile so he doesn't think he has won already.

"Hi" I casually greeted and he seemed to notice what I was up to as a smug smile appeared on his face.

"Are you mad at me because I didn't fuck you last night?" He blurted out as my eyes widened in awe.

Why would he say something like that? I felt so embarrassed that I didn't realize that I had covered my entire body with the blanket.

"Okay, joking apart. I hope you slept well because we're having breakfast with the King and he had requested you join us." He announced and my heart suddenly started to race really fast as I was now bothered more than I was before.

I had thought I would only need to bow to him and hide in my room all through but I didn't know I would spend almost an hour sitting with him on the dining table, eating and discussing.

"Hey don't be nervous, I'll be there with you" He cooed as he walked closer to my bed and I nodded my head in response.

"I bought you a really nice gown for breakfast" he smiled and two ladies walked into the room with some bags in their hands.

"Dress her up within an hour" He commanded them in his usual command tone and I scoffed while rolling my eyes. He seemed to have noticed me as a smirk tucked at the corner of his lips before he walked out of the room, leaving me alone with the ladies who seemed really uncomfortable to be here.

I wouldn't want them to feel more tense as I instantly went into the bathroom to take a short and quick bath before coming out and they took care of the rest for me.

"It's time" The door of my room opened after an hour as Alaric walked in but the moment i turned to look at him he seemed to be frozen on the spot as his eyes scanned my body from head to toe.

Most of the time, he bought me party clothes but this was the first time he was buying me a royal cloth and I must say I love it and the perfect colour with the flowers laced across the chest of the purple dress.

"You look stunning" He complimented

"I know" I replied and it made him laugh, his laughter was the only thing I needed to hear to reassure me that everything would be fine and maybe calm me of my tense nerves.

"Let's go" He brought out his arm as I intertwined our arms together and he led me to the dining room. I was deathly scared of what would happen down there or how Adolph looked. I wasn't sure I was ready to meet the all powerful beast, even more powerful than Alaric and Alaric was petrified of him.

We arrived at the dining and no one was there yet, it was understandable because the King wasn't to be left waiting on the dining seat.

Alaric had sat beside me on the dining table while Josh stood some inches away from the dining table and Jenny stood beside him, looking even more beautiful than me as she was clearly over dressed even though she had no business with the family.

It wasn't until a few minutes after we arrived, the trumpet blew again and I spotted the king walking down the staircase but I couldn't clearly see his face as he had two guards on his both sides. Not like he needs them.

I spotted a lady walking behind him as she wore a crown and I immediately knew she was the queen. Today's going to be the worst day of my life.

"You'll be fine " Alaric whispered into my ear as I nodded my head in an attempt to calm myself but it wasn't working a bit.

We both stood up from the dining chair as we acknowledged the presence of the King, I could now clearly see his face and he looked nothing like a beast. Rather he was really handsome as his face held no wrinkles and one would actually doubt he bore someone like Alaric.

I immediately spotted the stunning resemblance between him and Alaric as they both had the same face and above all the same beautiful eyes.

I was quick to look away the moment our eyes met and I instantly shoved the thoughts away as I wasn't in the right place to think about how much they looked alike.

I could feel his eyes still on mine and my legs started to get weak from fear.

The king sat down and shifted his gaze from me, the queen followed and sat down while Alaric and I both sat I'm unison.

I hadn't noticed how much the queen looked like Alaric too, not to mention they both have the same shape of head and nose. This family was the perfect epitome of beauty but unfortunately their characters towards one another was nowhere close to being beautiful.

No one spoke any word to each other as I could already feel the choking atmosphere, the queen was staring at Alaric while he tried his best not to look at her and I sensed that they also don't get along but the cause seemed to be from the queen.

Jenny had dished out everyone's food in their various plates as she showed off her perfect skin and flawless character all through. Obviously trying to impress the King.

After the king started to eat, everyone soon started to eat their food and this was definitely the most delicious food I have ever tasted as it tasted way different from everything I had been eating all these while.

"Lenora " A thick voice called my name and when I realized it was from the King my body shook.