The Lycan's Queen
Chapter 29

The Lycan’s Queen Book 1 - Chapter 29It had been another long week and a half since Bradley called, and it was stressful. Nothing hadhappened yet, which just made things worse. Luke was agitated and took his anger out on Sophia,who came crying to me. She said it was getting harder to live with Luke when he snapped andshouted at her all the time. I had to explain to her that his feelings toward his brother were cloudinghis ability to think properly. Luke loved Sophia; we all knew that. Sophia decided she wanted to goback to our pack and spend some time with her family. I disagreed with her because I knew Lukereally needed her, but Sophia was not budging So, I told her to let Luke know before going. Shepromised me that she would, but the very next day, Luke rushed in with a letter from Sophiaexplaining that she had gone back. Luke was distraught; he blamed himself. Sophia didn't help asshe wasn't answering his calls. I had to step in and call her so Luke could speak. He told her he wasso sonry and that he'd come and pick her up. Although Sophia had sorted things out with Luke, shestill wanted to stay back for a few more days. Luke agreed, to keep her happy. So, Sophia was dueback in five days. Luke had been working hard with the wolves and with the men. All four men hadcome up with lots of plans for any situation. Adonis refused to take any chances at all. There wereseveral new panic rooms installed throughout the palace, and Adonis implanted new safetyprocedures. It was a week ago now that I spotted Adonis in his study alone.... (This novel will bedaily updtaed at www.noveljar.com)ONE WEEK AGO Nothing special had happened today. Adonisand I had a two-hour training session, and as soon as it was over, he went to his study. It had beenthe same routine now. Adonis spent most of his time in his study, it was like he didn't want to sharehis worries with me. I knew he was anxious. He didn’t want to mess up, and he wanted to make surethat bastard paid for his actions. After I had showered, I decided to go and meet Niya. On the way, Ipassed Adonis's study. I expected to see all the men in there, but when I peered in, only Adonis wassat there. He held a photograph in his hand and was looking at it sadly. Whose photograph was it?Curiosity got the best of me as I entered Adonis's study. Almost immediately his gaze connectedwith mine, and he put the picture down. “I was about to ask you the same thing. Whose photo isthat?” I replied. Adonis tensed, and I knew he was about to dismiss it, so I cut him off. “Answertruthfully. Don't even think about lying to me.” Adonis sighed and motioned for me to come closer.“My family. Mum, Dad, and my siblings.” “You miss them,” I guessed. Adonis nodded. “I think thiswhole situation makes me miss them more. Father would have known exactly what to do, Motherwould have kept everything in order, and my brother would have been there to make me laugh. Mysister, she would just provide her support.” I sat on his lap and held his face in my hands. hide thatfrom me.” “Yeah, I guess I am not used to sharing everything vet. This is all still new to me.” Adonischuckled. “Well, it's a good thing we're stuck with each other. We have many years to learn.” Ismiled. Adonis nodded and laughed. “So, tell me about your family. Where are they now?” I asked.“You know, I had a normal childhood. I had no idea about being the king or even being a prince.Mother wanted us three to have a normal childhood, and she succeeded with that. “It was onlywhen I got older did I realize what was expected of me. Training started, and it was vigorous andlong. My siblings, especially my brother, used to hate it. “Me training meant I didn't get to spend asmuch time as I wanted with them. Mother and Father, on the other hand, just wanted me tocomplete my training so they could leave. “As soon as Father deemed me fit to be king, he passedthe title down to me and left with Mother. I don't blame them, being a king or a queen is a toughjob. “Unfortunately, I have no idea where they are. But my siblings? I miss them a lot. “Damien, mybrother, lives in England now. He left as soon as I turned king. He has always said that he wantednothing to do with royalty. “My little sister Riley, the youngest of us, she is a spitfire. She alwaysrebelled against Father, and never liked the rules and what was expected of her as a princess. “Rileywas very opinionated, and her voice would be heard. It was only four days before I was crownedking that she met her mate, a human. Riley took that as her chance to escape. “She left with hermate the day after I was crowned to live with him. I haven't heard from her since, nor Damien. “Bothmy siblings are living their lives on their own terms, without a worry in the world,” Adonis explainedHearing all that was a shock to me. Adonis's family had always been a mystery since it was onlyhim who remained at the palace. Looking at him, I could tell how upset he was that his family wasn'there, but I could also see happiness. Adonis loved his siblings but valued their happiness above hisown. I kissed Adonis softly on the lips. “You'll always have me.” Adonis smiled and kissed me back. “Iknow. I can’t seem to get rid of you.” I rolled my eyes. “Whatever.” An idea popped into my head,and I asked, “Hey, why don't you ring your siblings and ask them to come here?” Adonis lookedunsure. “I don’t want to ruin their lives by asking them.” “Adonis! They won't be moving back forgood. It would just be a visit. Plus, they're your siblings, they won't say no,” I tried to connive him.Adonis still looked unsure. “No, leave it. I don't want to disturb them. They are living their lives.” Iwas about to argue, but Adonis shook his head, so I closed my mouth. “I'll be back, I just need tocheck on Luke. Will you stay here and keep me company?” Adonis asked. I nodded. (This novel willbe daily updtaed at www.noveljar.com)"Of course! You go and check on Luke. I'll be on my phoneanyway." (This novel will be daily updtaed at www.noveljar.com) Adonis kissed my forehead beforelifting me and placing me on his chair. As soon as he walked out, I glanced at the photograph of hisfamily. It was time someone did something for Adonis, and that someone was me! PRESENT Rightnow, everyone was sitting in Adonis's study. I swear his study should be our second home since weare always in here! No surprise that I was sitting on Adonis's lap as he was discussing issues with theothers. I glanced at Niva, who faked a vawn. Same, girl, same. Lexi was on her phone, so she didn'tsee us. Don't get me wrong, we cared about these issues, but hearing about the same issues everysingle day was getting tiring Adonis was talking about security, increasing guards yet again.Increasing patrols, again. He believed a slipup would be when Bradley attacked, but he didn't wantto give him that opportunity I was about to ask for a five-minute break when Adonis tensed. Uh oh.I quickly stood up as Adonis looked at me with an accusatory gaze, but I just shrugged myshoulders. The door opened and in walked the carbon copy of Adonis, although his hair was a littlelighter and his eyes shone with mischief. “Brother!” Damien Grey made his presence known. Adonislooked at his younger brother in shock, but before he could even say anything, behind Damien, awoman entered. She was gorgeous, inheriting her mother’s blue eyes. “No hug?” Damien asked.Riley rolled her eyes and made her way over to Adonis. “Thank your mate. She called us here.”Suddenly lots of pairs of eyes looked at me. The only pair of eyes I was focused on was Adonis's. Helooked at me with happiness, and that warmed me. I knew I had done the right thing. “It is so goodto see you both. How have you been?” Adonis asked, pulling a seat for his sister. She sat down witha huff whereas Damien still had that infectious grin. “Eh, we don’t wanna talk about us! We wannatalk about the fact that our big bro finally has a mate!” He winked at me, making me laugh. Adonisshook his head. “Some things never change.” “Well, I have a son now,” Riley said. “A son? When?How?" Adonis spluttered. “When, about three months ago now. His name is Michael. I don't think Ineed to explain the biology behind it, Adonis. It isn't like you haven't had any practice.” Riley rolledher eyes. My eyes widened with shock, while Niya and the others laughed. “But why didn't you callearlier?” It wasn't hard to miss the hurt in Adonis's voice. Riley sighed, “You know why. If I said I waspregnant, the stupid council would demand me back here and make my son be the next king. Idon't want that.” The mention of the council had everyone growling. Even Damien's grin wasreplaced with a sour look. It seemed the council wasn't very favorable among the Grey siblings. “Abunch of old pricks who have sticks up their asses,” Damien growled. “We're here to help you inyour fight, in whatever way you need us. Plus, a family reunion was long overdue,” Damien said,looking at me. “Thank you both. Having you here means so much to me.” Adonis smiled at hissiblings. Damien turned his gaze on me. “So, you're the one who made my brother wait for so long.”at Adonis. “Gross, newly mated lycans are the worst.” Riley pretended to gag, but I could see hergenuine happiness shining in her eyes. “You were no better. Thank God you left so we didn't have towitness it,” Damien teased Riley. “Shut up.” Riley poked her tongue out. Adonis laughed at hissiblings. Seeing him this happy and not having to worry about Bradley was amazing. He neededthis. “Hey, I wanna see what you've done with the place. The royal tour please?” Damien asked."Hmm...as the king, I am pretty busy, but I have some free time for you,” Adonis teased. “Wow, I amso honored.” Damien rolled his eyes. “You just want to see what Adonis has done to your bedroom,right?” Riley looked at her brother.(This novel will be daily updtaed at www.noveljar.com) “Stopexposing me,” Damien complained. “Come on you two, I'll show you how I've made this place muchbetter.” Adonis stood up. None of us joined the three siblings as they left the study, laughing andjoking. It was time for these three to have some quality time together.