The Werewolf King’s Runaway Queen
Chapter 128

Alissa Soleil's POV

I stared at my luggage and bit my lower lip.

I'm not sure if this is really a good idea but I've already mentally prepared myself for it for the last 2 weeks.

And yes.

I am going back to the Palace.

Only for 3 days.

It's a Thursday afternoon and my shift ended an hour ago.

It's currently 4:00pm and I'm supposed to be picked up at 5:00pm in front of the hospital.

I'm going to drop Ma off at her friend's and then I'll head to the hospital to check on some paperwork then I'm off.

Calum will also be in the hospital since he's shift is still on going so he'll watch me go.

"Ma, are you ready?" I asked as I grabbed my luggage.

"I'm all ready to go" Ma said as she sat comfortably in the living room.

I smiled.

"Let's go, Ma" I said and I grabbed Ma's bag so we could leave.

Ma and I left the house and I opened the door for her then put both our luggage in the back seat.

Then, I got in myself.

"Let's go?" Ma said and I nodded as I started the car and then drove away.

"I won't take long. I'll be back probably Monday afternoon or night. I'll take the first flight back on Monday so I can go back here immediately" I said. "Why?" Ma asked.

I glanced at her a little confused.

"I mean, why do you seem like you're in a rush to go back here, dear? You haven't even left. Also, you're visiting your family after 13 years, you should take all the time that you need to catch up with them" she said.

"Are you worried about me? Dear, I'll be fine. Your Ma will patiently wait for you to get back" she added.

I bit my lower lip.

"Alissa" she said and I glanced her.

"It's okay" she assured me.

I looked at her softly and then nodded.

We arrived at her friend's house after a few minutes and I parked the car in front of her house. Then, I turned to Ma.

"Ma" I said.

"I'm going to meet my family but I don't ever want you to think that anything will change" I said.

"I'm going to meet them. Stay with them for the weekend. Then, I'll come back for you" I told her. Ma smiled and held my hand.

"I know. Did you think that I'll mistake your visit for abandoning me?" she said.

I bit my lower lip.

Ma chuckled.

"Your my daughter. Ever since that day, even though we aren't blood related, even when you reconnect with your birth mom, you'll always be my daughter and I'll always be your mom. When you come back, you'll have 2 moms. Isn't that great?" she said. I teared up and nodded.

Ma held my face.

"You've taken care of me for 13 years. You might think I took you in but in reality, I was the one you took in your life. You made me feel alive again. That wasn't your responsibility but still" Ma said.

"For once, you're doing something solely for yourself. And I'm so proud of you for that" she said as a tear escaped her eye.

I wiped it away and smiled.

"Thank you" I said and kissed Ma on the forehead.

"Now now, let's not get too emotional. We'll still see each other again after a few days" she said and we both chuckled.

I got out of the car and opened the door for Ma then I took her luggage from the back and I held her hand as we walked tobher friends doorstep.

We knocked and the door was opened by Ma's friend.

"Oh finally. You're here" she said excitedly and then looked at me.

I smiled at her.

"Hello there, young lady. How have you been?" she said.

"I'm doing well, Ms. Lee. Thank you for agreeing to let my Ma stay with you" I said.

"Of course. Mildred is my bestfriend. I love having her over" she said and I smiled. Then, I turned to Ma.

"I'll see you in a few days, okay?" I said.

Ma nodded.

Then, I leaned in and gave her a kiss on the cheek.

"I love you, Ma" I said.

Ma smiled and gently squeezed my hand.

"I love you more, my dear" she said..

I waved the ladies goodbye and got in my car.

Then, I drove off and headed to the hospital.

My phone rang and I reached for it and answered it.

"Soleil Ellis speaking" I said.

"Soleil, it's Calum. Where are you?"

"I'm on my way to the hospital now. I'm driving there. Is everything okay?" I asked worried.

"Everything is fine. I just wanted to check up on you tom make sure you haven't left yet without telling me"

I chuckled.

"I wouldn't dare. You'd sulk for a week if I do" I joked.

"Oh I will. I'm hanging up now. Focus on driving and get here safely"

"Yes, sir" I said.

Calum and I chuckled.

"I'll see you in a bit"

"Okay" I said.

Then, we ended the call.

After some time, I reached the hospital and I parked my car.

I grabbed my phone and typed a message for Calum.

To: Cal

I just arrived at the hospital parking lot

I'm coming in now.

Then, I grabbed my luggage and got off

then walked inside the hospital.

The people who recognized me greeted me.

Since I was in a casual outfit, other people inside didn't know that I was a doctor aside from the hospital staff and familiar patients' families.

I was wearing a white eyelet embroidery lapel neck skort romper paired with white minimalist clear chunky heeled ankle strap sandals.

My hair was let down and I had a full face of makeup on.

I was almost at the desk and saw Calum there.

"Dr. Ellis" a nurse called me and waved at me with a smile.

Cal turned around to look at me and he eyed me up and down.

I reached the desk and smiled at the nurses, residents and doctors there.

"Dr. Ellis, you look even more beautiful today. Are you and Dr. Williams going on a date?" a nurse teased.

I chuckled and glanced at Calum who was still staring at me.

"Are we?" I said and chuckled.

"I need to sign some papers before I leave. Can I have them now, please?" I asked the nurse and she nodded and got them.

Then, I turned to Calum.

"What is it? Say it" I said.

Cal sighed.

"Nothing" he said.

I shook my head at him in disbelief.

Then, I started signing the papers.

"Thank you" I said to the nurse as I returned the papers.

I looked at my watch.

I still had 15 minutes left till whoever it is that Luke sent comes for me.

"Soleil, can we talk?" Cal said.

I looked at him curiously.

"Sure" I said.

Cal and I excused ourselves and then we went to a private area to talk.

Cal seemed really serious and a bit tensed.

He turned to look at me.

"Do you really have to go?" he said.

Is sighed.

"Yes" I said.

Cal sighed.

I understand that he was worried.

When I told him everything that happened with Luke, he was really mad at him.

Then, when I told him I was going, he was very insisted on me reconsidering.

But I already made up my mind.

This was for my peace of mind.

Also, thought about it and I realized that it was time to meet everyone again.

It was bound to happen and now is the time.

Also, I'd rather go to them than them going to me.

That would become chaotic real quick.

I gently pulled Cal to me and hugged him.

"I'll be fine. I'll come back in a few days. I'll keep updating and calling you and Ma" I assured him.

Cal was the type of person in my life who wanted nothing but to protect me.

Like Ma, he never expected too much from me or forced me to do something I wasn't comfortable with.

That's why it's always been Ma and Calum who was always by my side since I moved to the city.

They were both my rock and I'm so thankful for them for that.

But right now, I have to face this alone.

Cal wrapped his arms on my waist.

"Come back quickly" he muttered.

I nodded.

"I will" I whispered to him.

We hugged for a while then went out again.

I looked at my watch and it's about time that I get picked up.

Calum grabbed and carried my luggage for me since he wanted to walk me out and see who was picking me up.

We made our way out of the hospital and I held onto Cal's arm as we walked outside.

Just then, I saw a limousine park in front of the hospital and Calum and I stopped.

"Well, that's absolutely unnecessary" Cal commented.

Indeed, it was.

The limousine door opened and I was frozen in place when I saw the person who got off.

It was Axel.

Axel stood by the limousine then his eyes roamed around until it landed on me.

His cold eyes suddenly softened then he bowed his head to me.

I bit my lower.

"I should go" I told Calum.

Calum nodded.

I took my luggage from him as I walked to Axel's direction.

One step.

Two step.

Three step.

I could see his eyes watering as he waited for me and he kept a neutral face on.

I bit my lower lip as I fastened my pace.

Then, I ran.

I ran to Axel's arm and he caught me in his embrace.

What I did felt right.

I've been meaning to do it since that day I overhead him talking with Luke.

Because for the first time in my life, I found out that he actually cared.

And for the first time in my life, I realized he was a good dad after all.

"Alissa..." he whispered.

"Hi" I greeted in a soft whisper as a tear escaped my eye.

"It's really you" he muttered.

"Yeah" I said and I looked at him.

Tears streamed down his face and I smiled.

"I'm sorry" he said.

"For everything" he added.

"I am too" I said and we both smiled.

"I'm supposed to pick you up but if you're going against your will, I'm willing to do anything to keep you here and stop Luke from doing anything that might ruin whatever it is that you have now" he said.

I smiled a little.

"Luke blackmailed me to visit the Palace" I said and Axel's jaw clenched.

"But it's not the main reason why I'm going" I said.

"I want to go back to the Palace out of my own will" I told him.

Axel's eyes softened again.

"Are you sure?" he asked.

I nodded.

"I'm sure" I said.

Axel nodded then he opened the door for me.

"Let's head off to the Palace then" he said.

I got inside and so Axel did too on the other side.

I can still see Calum by the hospital doors as he watched me.

I lowered the car windows down and waved to him.

Cal smiled at me and gave me a thumbs up.

Then, the limousine drove off and I rolled the windows back up.

"That male doctor" Axel said.

"Calum? I mean, Dr. Williams?" I said.

Axel nodded.

"What about him?" I asked.

"Is he your..." he tried asking cautiously.

"Boyfriend? Partner?" I said.

Axel nodded.

"No. Calum is a very close friend of mine. My bestfriend even" I said.

Axel nodded.

"Why did you ask?" I asked curiously.

"You look happy and safe with him" he said and I smiled.

"I am" I admitted.

Axel smiled.

"I'm glad you have someone by your side" he said.

I smiled.

I am too.