The Last Royal Luna
(Book 3) – Chapter 33

“Nick and the rogues haven’t moved from their spot in the forest by the pack to the west,” Jared said as we pulled up to the castle-like house that is now my house. I definitely wasn’t the biggest fan of it, just yet.

“Good but I still want to do a perimeter check of both packs and talk to each of the packs about any newcomers and such,” Knox stated before nodding at the guys. “You guys in? It would go much faster with a few of you.”

“Take Asher and Edgar with you guys to back you up and cover more ground. I think Jared should Take Blake and Koda with him to do the same around the royal grounds. Andrew and I can head inside to see what all we need to do to keep this land in my name.” I kissed each guy on the cheek and walked inside with Andrew. I didn’t really need an answer since it was more of a statement.

“There is a guard inside that will show you to the room the lawyer and party planner are in. I know you didn’t have much time to even dream up a coronation and I am apologize for that.” Jared looked downright distraught over it.

I gave him and quick hug before Andrew and I headed inside. “I am not that big of a party goer, so this is just fine. Thank you for everything you have done and will continue to do. Now go keep my ally packs safe while I plan a party.” I yelled over my shoulder.

Andrew’s pace wasn’t as fast as it normally was. I felt like I was having my arm ripped out by a toddler refusing to go down for a nap. I would have preferred to ignore him but I knew I couldn’t.

“Yes, baby?” I asked not slowing my pace down.

“I don’t want to upset you but why did you pick me to come with you?” Andrew sounded a bit nervous. I bet he thinks he is going to hurt my feelings.

The guard walked up to us before I could answer him. “Welcome, Princess Ryder and Alpha Andrew. Jared asked me to show you to the meeting room.”

“He did. How about you just tell us and we will head there? We were having a discussion id rather have with just my mate.” They both looked confused.

“Umm, I guess so.” The guard answered slowly. “Go up the stairs at the end of this hallway and take a left off the stairs. Take the third door on the left and then the second door on the right.”

“Got that, Andrew?” I smirked at him when the guard looked away. I was definitely confusing him but he would understand shortly.

He nodded so I grabbed his hand and pulled him up the stairs. We yelled out a thank you to the guard who simply smiled at us. I hope he wasn’t catching onto my plan.

“Ok, now you need to tell me what is going on. I am so confused, and my wolf is not liking it.” Andrew stated with a serious face.

I winked at him and took off at a jog at the top of the stairs. I heard him come up behind me so I took a left into the bathroom. He rushed in and grabbed my arm, turning me back to him.

“Shut the door.” I whispered licking my lips.

“Yes, baby.” As soon as he shut the door, I shoved him against it and kissed him.

He wrapped his hands around my waist pulling me up to wrap my legs around him. He turned us around and held me against the wall. He always made me feel so small with his large body. He made me thankful for being so short sometimes.

“So you wanted me to come with you so you could have you way with me?” He whispered as he kissed my throat. “You could of just said so.”

I giggled and dropped my legs. I pushed him back and held him at arm length. “No, I wanted to have a talk and then have some fun make out time. How does that sound?”

“What did you want to talk about? I doubt it is very good if you needed to get me alone. I just need to make sure the make out session will be worth the a*s chewing.” He laughed.

“I just need you to stop doubting me all the time. I need your trust in me and in my decisions. I usually discuss everything, but you make it so hard to want to. Going forward the decisions I make will be spur of the moment and everyone will have to follow them instantly if we plan to win this war with as little deaths as possible. I need to know that you are in my corner supporting me 110 percent.”

He leaned forward, putting his forehead against mine and let out a deep breath. “I do trust you and I do support you. I know I have been an a*s in the past even after we became mates, and I am sorry for that. It is so hard with my wolf riding me to protect what is ours and I admit sometimes even sharing you with the rest of guys is hard. I have to remind myself that you love us all the same amount in different ways because we are different people. I just want you safe and in the perfect world id wrap you up in bubble wrap while locking you in the house with hundreds of guards outside of it.”

I laughed at the image and his words because I believed he would do that without a second thought. He and Blake were the most protective in that sense. I think the twins were a bit more possessive and controlling but I think the cause of the controlling factor is that they have no control over most things now when before we were mated they did.

“I get that and I love that you want your family safe. I just need you to remember that on the war field and in war decisions I am the leader. When you bulk against what I say others will agree with you out of loyalty to you or fear of doing the unknown but that could get them killed. I don’t want anyone to die especially anyone in my family. I would protect you and the guys with my life. There isn’t anything you could say to change that. I just needed you to know that from here on out I will discuss what I can but all final decisions are mine. If it is something to do with our relationship, we can vote or come to an agreement that makes everyone happy. Deal?”

He grabbed my arms holding them above my head with one hand and the other hand wrapped around the back of my neck. He swooped in for a brutal k**s but I gave as good as I got. I am going to take this as an agreement for now.

‘Ryder, I am not sure where you are with Andrew right now but the guard and a few others are worried that you haven’t made it to the meeting, I can feel the emotions you both have right now so I know you are missing on purpose, my naughty kitten.’ Edgar linked as I felt Andrew’s hand start to wonder down from my neck.

“Well, this party has been busted.” I gave him once last hard k**s before unwrapping my legs around him. “Edgar linked to let us know we are missing and some guards want to search for us.”

“UGH.” Andrew g*****d letting his head drop onto the door beside mine. “I swear everyone does this on purpose. Don’t they know we have things to do!”

I laughed, moved to the mirror at the sink, and started to fix myself back up. I didn’t need to look like I just did the dirty with my mate in the bathroom before meeting anyone, especially people who I needed to respect me as a queen. I just needed some time with one of my mates to balance out the crazy s**t running through my head.

‘We are headed to the meeting in just a minute. We needed to have a quick discussion on support and having my back on the fast decisions I would have to be making for a while.’ I linked him back.

“Ok, princess, let’s go to the meeting. I call cuddling time tonight.”

I nodded and linked the guys letting them know Andrew needed some time tonight. They understood and agreed after announcing that they would each get a night to themselves in the next two weeks. We were all pretty stressed and worried, so I understood and agreed immediately.

We walked out of the room almost running the guard from earlier over. “Well, hello. Fancy meeting you here.” I joked trying to hide my embarrassment, but my red cheeks gave me away. I could feel Andrew trying to hold in his laughter.

His cheeks had a pink tint to them, and he couldn’t look us in the eyes. “So how about I lead you to the room? They are ready for you, and I know Jared mentioned being in a rush.”

He didn’t wait for an answer and just took off down the hallway. We had to put some pep in our step to keep up with him. I felt bad for him but I didn’t regret spending some time with Andrew. We needed it. Now to sucker him into actually planning this thing with me. I suck at parties. I am hoping it doesn’t have to be huge and maybe we can just do it live for all the packs. Knowing my luck I would fall going up the stairs or sneezing when they try to put the crown on.

‘The Alpha team has spotted another messenger headed toward an ally pack. They are going to follow them and help protect the pack. He is hoping to keep the messenger alive so they can question him. He will call again when it is done and see what you want to know specifically.’ Knox linked as the guard opened the door.

‘Good. I hope Roger makes them feel every ounce of pain before getting the information. Maybe we should send the heads to any of the packs who decided to choose the wrong side.’ I smirked thinking about their reactions to opening a package with severed heads inside.

We walked inside to see a very pretty older lady and an older gentleman who immediately stood up. The room was beautifully decorated with light colors and dark wooden furniture. They were seated at the large table which was covered in fabric squares, color Swatches, and a butt ton of paperwork I knew I would have to be signing. Let’s get this thing done.