Chapter 24: Chapter 24

Erik's POV

As we entered our room after the meeting, I immediately grabbed Clara's waist for her to be near me. I hugged her from behind and started tracing my nose where I marked her. She giggled and broke the hug to face me. "We have visitors," She said, trying to sound stern.

"I can't help it, my love. You look so beautiful in that gown," I said, stating the obvious. I kissed her passionately, and she locked her arms around my neck, opening her mouth to give me access. I deepened the kiss immediately when she opened her mouth and grabbed her waist to get her closer to me.

When our kiss became more intense, I tore her gown, and she gasped. She playfully punched me on the shoulder and giggled. I carried her bridal style and laid her down on our bed. I removed my upper clothing and kissed her hungrily. I caressed her body until my fingers reached her stomach. I tore her underwear and touched her womanhood to make her wet.

"Eeerik," Clara moaned my name. Hearing her moan, my name aroused me more, and I inserted my fingers into her private part. When it became wet enough, I inserted my other finger and thrust it to arouse her more.

"Stop teasing, please," She pleaded, looking at me with puppy eyes. I couldn't resist her charm, so I kissed her, positioned her legs, and claimed her.

"Ugh, yes, yes, faster, Erik, faster!" She pleaded. She has a beautiful voice, and every word she moaned aroused me more. I fastened my thrust at her and couldn't help but moan. Both of our moans filled the room. I kissed her again and deepened it, she hugged me, and I felt her nails scratching my back. Feeling that I was near my climax, I thrust harder and faster until Clara reached hers, and I followed. I slumped myself to her, remembering the fantastic thing we did.

"I love you," I whispered to her. "I love you too, my king," She replied. I smiled at her and kissed her forehead.

"Let's take a bath," I offered. "Sure," She replied, accepting my invitation. We both stood up, and I supported her while walking toward the bathroom.

Suddenly she stopped walking, and I looked at her, confused. "On second thought, I'll take a bath by myself," She said.

"Um, why?" I asked, thinking if I had said anything wrong. "You'll make it a reason to do it again" She smirked and forced herself to walk by herself to the bathroom. I shook my head in disbelief and just prepared the bath for her because she was right. I could have claimed her again in the tub.

Instead of taking a bath, I took a shower while she took a bath in the other cubicle. "Babe?" She asked.

"Yeah?" I answered while rubbing some soap on my body.

"Did you see Alpha Roy's expression earlier when you didn't pick him?" She asked. Now that I think about it, I don't remember him at the meeting.

"No, why? What about it?" I asked, opening the shower to rinse the soap on my body.

"Nothing important, anyways. When did you decide about the coronation? I haven't heard anything about that" She must have misunderstood something.

"I decided on the spot when Tia said it would be best if we were to be crowned on Full moon," I explained. I felt in our mate link that she felt somewhat relieved.

"I want Melissa and Tia to work together on planning our coronation. They both have a beautiful touch of things," She offered. I think Melissa is very good at using her hands and Tia's impressive design.

"That's a great idea," I replied, agreeing with her decision.

"I'm glad to hear that. I'm going out first."

I heard her drain the bath and went outside the bathroom. I finished rinsing myself, took a towel to wipe my hair, and then wore my bathrobe. I brushed my teeth, and Clara returned fully dressed, wearing my pajamas. She then took the toothpaste and brushed her teeth.

I kept glancing at her, and I was thankful that she was my mate. She is so beautiful inside and out.

I need to spend some time with her properly. Thinking about the paperwork I will work on because of the country's reformation, the coronation, and finding Klaus. I will be so busy that I can't spend some time with her,

"Babe?" Clara suddenly spoke.

"Hmm?" I asked. I couldn't talk properly due to the toothbrush in my mouth.

"Are you going to brush your teeth for hours?" She said. I quickly rinsed my mouth and toothbrush and scratched the back of my neck, trying to hide my embarrassment. Clara giggled while heading outside the bathroom. I shook my head and focused on her.

Clara climbed on the bed, and I followed, lying beside her. She cuddled close to me, and I hugged her, letting her use my arm as a pillow. Thinking about when we first met until we finished our mating process is a hell of a ride, but I am glad that we are still together, side by side. With many thoughts in my mind, I drifted to sleep.

Clara's POV

I woke up and looked at the man lying beside me. It's been a long time since I woke up, and he is still here. This kind of morning is what I like the most, waking up and seeing him beside me. I removed his hand, raised it from the bed, and headed straight to the bathroom.

I was planning on returning to bed but remembered that they will plan our coronation today. I got excited and took a shower to check on the preparations. After taking a shower, I rushed to our walk-in closet and picked a simple blue dress and black flats. Making sure I looked okay, I walked toward Erik and kissed him even though he was still sleeping. I quietly left the room, not wanting to disturb him.

I walked out of the room and saw Ian standing in front of our room. "Are you sleeping, Ian?" I asked him while walking, and he followed me from behind as usual. "Of course, Luna," He answered. I just smiled at him and walked toward the kitchen.

"Good morning, Luna, or should we call you Queen?" Lia asked. I stared at her and shook my head in disbelief while smiling.

"Shut up," I said, trying not to smile. She laughed at my reaction and continued serving food at the table.

I sat down and made myself comfortable in the chair. Lia sat beside me while Ian sat beside her. I leaned closer to Lia, "Does Ian sleep?" I whispered.

"Yes, Luna, I always sleep." Ian rebutted. Lia and I looked at each other and giggled.

"So, what are your plans?" Lia asked while serving some food on my plate.

"I'll be checking the preparations that Melissa and Tia are working on," I replied and gobbled some sausages. I glanced at her, chewed my food faster, and swallowed it. "Want to come?" I offered.

She put some vegetables and sausages on her plate and glanced back at me. "Sure, I finished everything that needs to be done."

I smiled at her and focused on finishing my food. We were all busy eating when Edward suddenly entered the kitchen and started running around while her mother, Angela, chased her. They looked funny and cute at the same time. Farkas also entered wearing his serious face. Angela saw me looking at them, "Oh Luna, sorry for the disturbance," She said. I waved my hand to dismiss what she said, "It's not a big deal. Let him play around," I said while smiling at her. She sat in front of me, Farkas on her left, and Edward, who saw his parents sitting down, ran towards them and sat on the right side of Angela.

I glanced at Lia, who was almost finished with her food. I focused on eating and stood when I finished swallowing everything on my plate. "Let's go, Lia, bye Edward!" I said my goodbyes and waved my hands to the others at the table before dragging Lia to where they were preparing for the coronation.

Tia picked the place where the moon is being seen the best. She said that the moonlight would shine on us after the coronation as a blessing from the moon goddess. So the coronation needs to be outside. I saw countless werewolves walking around, busy doing their tasks, Tia ordering them and instructing them what to do. Melissa sits at the corner, busy creating something with her excellent hands. I walked toward Tia, and she smiled at me as I got near.

"What brings you here this early?" Tia said, raising a brow. "I got excited to see what you are preparing," I said while looking around. They made an altar full of flowers, and some poles lined up, the long red carpet in the middle showing the way to the altar.

The full moon will be in two days, and I felt more excited than earlier.

Ange? Can you see this? Is it beautiful, right? I said and waited for my wolf's response, but in the end, there was nothing. My excitement suddenly vanished. I fell and noticed Tia was worried and looking at me. I smiled at her, and Lia patted my back, "Is something wrong? Are you okay?" She asked.

"Don't worry about me. I am okay," I said while looking at the both of them.

Tia and Lia grabbed both of my hands and dragged me around. Tia showed me some of her designs and explained their purpose to me. We were happily walking around when my head started to ache again. I was trying to act calm so they won't worry. The pain grew more robust, and I was afraid I wouldn't be able to control my emotions.

When someone called Tia and Melissa asked for help from Lia, I decided to make some excuse and return to our room. Instead of heading straight to our room, I rushed to my library. When I arrived, I quickly opened the door and locked it from behind. I slumped my back at the door and sat down, holding my head tightly.

What is happening to me? Am I sick? I asked myself.

Angeline, where are you? Please answer me. I tried to reach out to Angeline, who has answers to everything. It was so painful that I couldn't move. What to do? I thought, asking myself.

I forced myself to stand up and sit on the sofa. I reached for my head and hugged it tightly, trying to lessen the pain until I passed out from the pain.

Erik's POV

"Is everything ready?" I asked Tia, who was busy ordering werewolves around.

She turned around and faced me when she heard my voice. "Yes, the preparations are going well," She replied.

"Did you see Clara?"

"She was just here, and she said she was tired and returned to the pack house," She said. I nodded, and she walked away from me, continuing her work.

I was already awake when Clara decided to go out. While deep in thought. Lia stood in front of me and bowed. She stood straight, "Everything is ready, sire," Lia reported. I got excited and rushed inside to find Clara.

I saw her sleeping on the sofa at her library. I fixed her hair and kissed her cheeks.

"Ian, are you there outside?" I asked, checking if Ian was beside Clara to protect her.

"Yes, Alpha, I am," He said, confirming that my mate won't be left alone. I left our room and looked at Ian, "If she wakes up, give her this card," I ordered and walked away from him. I headed straight to the important place for Clara and me. It was the place where we first met, at this pond. I smiled, remembering our past.

Our Moon Goddess, give some courage.