To The Kingdom
Still Luna Queen Rain's POV
Jasper is tense. He didn't sleep a wink last night.
I know what's on his mind. The prospect of having to share me with Ralph is hard for him to accept. No Alpha is willing to share. They are naturally possessive and jealous, wanting assurance that their mate is theirs alone to love and mate. Jax is in constant debate with him, I could feel it all evening. Jasper stroked my hair affectionately to calm his senses.
But we have to obey Selene.
She came up with this for a reason. The Kingdom must return to its origins and I am now the mate of the real King. She came up with this solution to make the bridging go smoothly. Triple mating is nothing new in the werewolf community, although it sporadically occurs. There are a few packs known where this is the case within the Alpha family. I pray my sons do not have to bear this and endure their father's pain. Era tries to comfort Jax as best she can, but she doesn't really seem to be succeeding.
We grab our bag of personal belongings and leave the bedroom.
Suddenly, Jasper stands still. He clears his throat and rests his head against mine. "Rain, my love," he begins solemnly. "We are moving into a new future. We didn't foresee this when we were so happy together, just you and me. But Selene has spoken and we must bow. But I want you to be sure that my love for you is undying no matter what happens in our new life, no matter how our paths may run. There is nothing that can break my bond with you. I just love you so much, baby," he ends emotionally.
We cling to each other as far as my big belly allows us. "It is the same for me, my mate. You and our pups are the most important beings in my life", I swear.
Jasper then holds my hand and we walk into the elevator. Outside the packhouse, the Limousine is waiting with the rest of the family and pack members. Everyone is silent and emotional, it is not easy to leave the territory where you were born and understand on your ten fingers for the unknown. In Elder Antonius' case, I even see a tear rolling down his cheeks. He was born here and has known almost all the members of Storm Forest since birth.
The largest Royal Jet is waiting there when we arrive at the airstrip.
Our bags with the last of our belongings are loaded. Jasper lifts me and places me on the plane so I don't have to do the stairs. I scan the cabin and see, in addition to Jasper, Clea and Louise, Rachel, Ruth, my mother, Elena, Clair and Elder Antonius. Our team is complete. No one needs conversation, everyone is reliving the most precious memories in Storm Forest. Sentiments stir high and fill the room. Then the pilot announces our departure, even his voice is not free of emotion, this is probably his last flight to his pack.
It is a one-hour flight. The doctor has permitted me to fly despite being only a month away from delivery. Once in the Kingdom, I have to report to the hospital for a general check-up. When we are in the air, everyone looks out the hatch to imprint the last impressions of Storm Forest forever. "It was our temporary home. We always belonged in the Kingdom," Jasper whispers in consolation. "It was good we didn't know beforehand we wouldn't stay here so we didn't manage our pack like a second residence. So we can go home with peace of mind".
"Yes, Alpha," nods Elder Antony. "I will record everything for posterity. The Alpha pups will know about their pack before we become royals. Elena moves to a cabinet and brings out breakfast and hot coffee for all of us. As we all eat in our thoughts, the Jet approaches its destination. As the pilot announces that he is making a landing at the Royal airstrip, we pack up and sit upright in our seats. Jasper clasps my hand as he looks outside.
When the door opens, and Jasper and I step onto a large decorated platform, I see a crowd waiting cheerfully.
Our own pack and another large number of Lycans have walked out to welcome us. Ralph, his parents, Ivor and Elder Nicolas are in the foreground. "Welcome King and Queen of the Kingdom," the crowd shouts fondly as balloons take to the air. A wheelchair is attached to the stairs so I don't have to go down the steps. Jasper helps me sit down and together, we descend. When we reach the ground, the royals rush to us. Ralph grabs me and hugs me vigorously. "Saray! Ooohhh goodness, how glad I am to have you here again. I thought this day was never coming, my love," he whispers. I chuckle, holding him close.
The sparks are still missing but the deep feeling of affection is there again.
He steps to the side so that he stands between Jasper and me, and Alidya rushes toward me. "Saray, my child. What took you so long anyway? Don't worry, I have everything in order," she declares softly as she too, hugs me. Randall and Elder Antony also join them and greet me in their own way before turning to Jasper. "Welcome too, my King. Excuse us, we are so taken by Saray and the pups," he apologizes for the omission. Jasper nods willingly. "I completely understand that. Thank you, King-Father and Elder". He introduces the rest of our group to the Royals.
Then we make our way to the waiting vehicles as the crowd goes wild with joy at now having the entire royal team in the Kingdom. I wave to them and Ralph takes me to a car before I know it. When I got in, I noticed we were alone with the driver.
"I missed you so much, Saray. You hardly ever called me. Don't you feel anything for me anymore?" he asks softly as he takes me in his arms again...
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