CHAPTER SEVENTY-EIGHT.

(Arthur's POV)

It was exactly three days that the argument between Zoey and I happened, in which she had ordered that Meliora's portrait be removed from the room.

Things were moving smoothly just as planned, and now we had decided to call Zoey's mother and inform her of the day of the marriage ceremony.

We had invited Zoey's mother to meet at the pack house which was the most decorated and expensive place. As I had known, Zoey's mother loved luxury, and we definitely wouldn't want to disappoint her.

“The day of the half moon?” mother asked as she stared at the both of us.

Zoey and I exchanged glances as we stared back at her.

“Yes mother, Arthur and I had chosen that day, it seems perfect to us, What do you think about it?” Zoey asked her mother.

She smiled a bit while staring back at us.

“I didn't mean to say it was actually a bad day, I thought it would be sooner, but that's the same day every appointed Luna gets her coronation, and it seems you want to have the wedding that day. Do you intend to have both events that day?” She asked staring back at me 

I hesitated for some moments before turning to Zoey, I had definitely forgotten about the ritual and the coronation.

“What do you think, Zoey?” I asked.

“Its depends on you, Arthur, whatever you choose, I will go by it” she responded with a nod 

I honestly didn't have a problem. With that, I would even prefer it that way if it was possible, although I couldn't say if that was a taboo, but it could be best that way, at least we would have to wait for it again, we would just have the two events on that same day.

“I want it that way, I don't see it as a problem at all” I said 

Zoey and her mother nodded their heads as they smiled at me.

“Then, that's not a problem, if you want it that way, I give my full support” Zoey's mother said as she smiled at me again.

Honestly, I couldn't wait for the wedding. It had actually been a while Zoey and I had seen each other and I had missed her so much. Ever since I had announced her as my Luna, I definitely had to stay away from her for this period of time because I knew eyes would be on her, and her every move would be monitored.

Now it was just some  weeks from us, and I just couldn't wait to have her in my arms again, I probably just needed to want a little longer and everything would fall in place.

Zoey's mother stayed for an hour more as we discussed how the marriage ceremony and the coronation was going to be conducted, we also talked about the expenses needed for the event. She had definitely promised that she wanted an elaborate and glamorous wedding which was way bigger than that of Meliora.

We all laughed and talked for hours before she left the house. Zoey and I had walked her back to her place, and with that Zoey left as well to get things ready before the wedding.

***

The next day, Zoey and I walked around as we talked to examine the environment trying to figure out how we needed to implement things for the wedding.

But just suddenly one of my subjects ran close to me, I would have loved to call him my loyal subject, frankly he definitely was equal to the task.

“Alpha, we have a word from messenger” he said walking close to where I was standing.

Honestly, I would have just told him to hold on till I get into the room before spilling, but at this point I just felt like I needed to know what was wrong immediately, I didn't want anything to bother me these period of time before the wedding

“A word from who? A messenger?” I repeatedly stared at Zoey.

“Yes, Alpha” he said bowing his head 

“Go on, what's wrong ? Let me know" I asked him, my voice above a whisper.

“Someone is plotting against you, he wants to kill you” he said, his word pouring out like hot larvae from volcanoes 

I didn't seem to understand his words at first as I stared at him, I just continued to wonder if I was being told in my dreams or reality.

Zoey and I exchanged glances, and I could see the shock and fear on her face as soon as she heard him speak.

“Someone is plotting to kill me ?” He asked me to turn around, just like he sensed that the person was close to him, or the person was watching us from a distance.

“Who ?Did you get to find out who this person is ?” I asked staring back at him

How dare anyone try to kill me, it was almost time for my wedding, at least I would be a fulfilled man again, and now, some animal was plotting to kill me. I burned in fury as I looked at the subject in front of me waiting to hear the next word from me.

I had just hoped I knew this person, it wouldn't take me hours to put him down six feet. Who dared to plot reason against an Alpha? Why would anyone even dare to think of such? I thought.

“He hasn't been identified yet, but this is a warning Alpha, You just need to be careful sir” he answered

“I need his name immediately, I want to know what stupid animal would want to kill me” I yelled.

I could feel my wolf side taking over me, it seemed like I just needed to transform and kill the person this minute. 

I looked around as I wondered who among the back would have the guts to try to kill me. I had promised that he or she was going to regret his actions, making them regret the day they were born.

“The messenger had promised to get his name by nightfall,” my subjects confessed.

“I should be the first to get the name, Get ready, we would be teaching someone a lesson tomorrow” I yelled as I gnashed my teeth.