Chapter 19

Samira
So, the rumors *were* true. “…. At least she got to go to Haven…. I heard if certain night creatures get hold of you, you might not make it Above.” I mumbled.
“That’s *very* true. You’re mated to one such creature… as are we.” Said Isabelle.
“Yeah, but mom got lucky.” Said Nixxia. They drained her dry so fast that she flat out died… She didn’t even turn.” She subconsciously held her neck, and I saw there was a scar there… It looked like someone had ripped out her throat… “Just as your people are hunted for your blood, I was for mine.” She paused. “If not for my mate, Death, I would either be dead, or bred like a cow for my rare blood.”
“I’m sorry to hear that.” I personally never encountered a strung-out addict, or someone ‘dying for a taste’ as Allister put it… but some of my siblings, even my elvish fairing ones had…
Mist told me about hers. Humans are why she can’t have any more children. Thankfully she has 15…all about a year apart…
“Don’t be. To be honest… I know my husband. He’d only have saved me from my fate had he found me sooner. I have my peace; I found closure.” Nixxia said casually. “But now I ask… do you have *your* closure?”
“I do… It still hurts a little, but I can deal with knowing that they’re happy, and I’m happy that I have a mate, not a betrothment.” I grumbled the last part.
“It’s the one thing my dad made Sure he didn’t do to us.” Said Isabelle. “Grandpa’s in Jentucky right now, probably asleep on the couch again.”
“Or asleep in his new boat.” Said Harmony, rolling her eyes. “They have a stocked lake with trout in Charred and CrimsonMoon. Now that he’s not Crown Prince anymore, grandpa Kaiden is enjoying his retirement.”
“I’ve heard of the former Crown Prince Kaiden.” I said with a light smile. Him and the former Crown Princess were just regular werewolves. They had nothing to do with all this magical, Adversary stuff…
“He’s all that in title alone. Trust me…. If you hang out with him, you’ll lose all your reverence for all of them.” Scoffed Harmony, referring to her mate. “Since we have a connection up, I won’t get specific… but they’re all bums, Arviel included.”
That sent a shiver down the back of my neck… I didn’t know if I should defend him or not… I figured it would be best.
“We have no idea how complex their plans are.” I said as all three of them laughed so hard, that Queen Harmony slapped her knee.
“Yeah, plans to party.” Snorted Harmony.
/All Council, report to the Council Room. King Nanatori is here, and requests audience./ I heard in my head… That was Tyson’s voice…
Unicorns don’t link like this, they Ping. From one horn to another, by magic a message can reach a specific unicorn in the territory. It’s more of a thought than a ‘voice’ one hears. The concept is similar though, just surprising.
Regardless, I thought it best to be led to the men’s council room to attend as well. I had a feeling that I may need to interfere. Isabelle is his Third Seat; she led the way.
Tyson and his council were already here, sitting high and proud…. Their gazes were harsh and cold in general, not necessarily at me specifically.
I took this opportunity to behave as mother did. She was fearless, and all respected her, being one of the VERY few ruling Queens… most others were simply the wives of the kings, not sole rulers of their people.
I know I should have come though…. I wasn’t locked away in the castle because nearly every wolf either has a soulmate, or had one at some point… Heat only affects *my* mate, or single men…. I didn’t want him to be hyperaggressive to my brother, but I know Nanatori…
He’s going to make a donkey’s bottom of himself.
I had my head high, and bowed my head to only my mate. It was just a polite nod.
“I heard your summons my lord.” I said seeing him raise a brow… I *knew* it… His facial expression alone told me that the King craved submission…
He pulled me into his lap, and my small hum made me feel something throb underneath me once.… My heart raced as my head was gently pressed to his chest… His heart was calm and steady, hardly excited… but his member under me poked me. I had to think of other things, or else I’d embarrass myself… Wolves would be able to smell the arousal *with* the heat.
It may not affect them… but it would be disrespectfully distracting.
“Little wife you come to support your husband?” He asked. I could hear the sly grin likely plastered on the King’s face.
“I do…” I mumbled.
The men chuckled with Tyson.
He petted my head. It felt good… The tingles mixed with his touch made me hold a hum.
“Should you wish it, I can bring your throne in here.” He said calmly.
Isabelle looked excited… It would add another woman in the courtroom… They sat so high up here and were so ridiculously imposing… Even Isabelle, the only female council member was imposing… She is her true height here.
This table is so tall that I will *have* to sit on a book just to see up and over it…. I felt like a child. I remained in his lap, and I know they were able to tell why I didn’t want to sit.
“I….I would like that.” I said honestly… “But I would like to remain here for a moment.”
“Then let the other mates get their chairs in here.” Ordered Tyson. Omegas scrambled; some already had a dolly in hand. “But you get the best seat.” He growled lightly. He gave me goosebumps playing around like that…
I wouldn’t think of anything about what the Horned One said here. I had no idea why I suddenly thought of it anyway. To many old people with impossible powers curiously sat too close to me, and I could feel the invisible eyes of their attempt to hear my inner monologue…
That was actually kind of taxing… it gave me a bit of a migraine.
The Omegas saw my raised hand, and gave me water to sip… So close to Tyson, I could feel the weight of the difference between us… I sat on top of a mountain compared to the tiny hills at his left and right….