The Werewolf King’s Runaway Queen
Chapter 13

Alissa's

POV

"Okay, kids. It's lunch time" I announced.

The pups cheered and Denisse and I helped them set their things aside and get their lunch boxes.

It's been 3 days since Luke left the pack territory.

Those 3 days have been difficult on me because for one, I don't get any privacy with his guards following me around.

Two, my wolf, Quinn is getting weaker every day that passes by without our mate.

I'm affected by this as well as I can feel my wolf having a hard time because of it.

I always try my best to accommodate to her needs and distract her in any way I can.

We finished helping the kids preparing their lunches so Denisse and I sat down in the back.

Denisse got our lunch and we sat down together to eat.

Then, the door to the kindergarten opened and Griffin came in.

"Hey, ladies. I brought you some food" Griffin said and showed us the lunch boxes.

Aa soon as he stepped to towards us, the pair of guards watching me inside the kindergarten blocked him.

"Oh come on. I barely passed the ones outside" Griffin whined.

I chuckled and stood up.

"Stop harassing my friends please. Thank you" I said as I grabbed Griffin.

The guards glared at Griffin as we sat together.

"Did you you cook this? If you did, I'm not eating it" Denisse said.

Griffin frowned at him.

"No but my mom cooked it" he said.

"Oh goody! Auntie's cooking, yey!" Denisse said enthusiastically.

Griffin just frowned at her.

"She cooked it specially for Alissa" he said.

"Really? That's so sweet of your mom" I said.

"Just like any other wolf in our pack, she adores you, Ali" he said staring straight into my eye.

I smiled.

"Y'all better eat up or I'm finishing these in one sitting" Denisse interrupted.

I laughed and Griffin and I joined Denisse in eating.

Of course, the guards also watched as we ate.

At this point, I've gotten used to them being present really.

"I understand that the royal guards are here to help us guard the pack and all but what I don't quite understand is why they specifically guard you" Griffin suddenly said in the middle of our lunch. I coughed and Griffin immediately gave me a water bottle.

Denisse gave me a knowing look.

"Well, uhm it's a tad bit too complicated to explain" I said.

Griffin gave me a curious look.

"Okay. I can patiently wait to hear whatever it is" Griffin said with a smile as he ruffled my hair.

Immediately, the guards reacted as they fake coughed.

Griffin ignored them this time.

After that, Griffin said goodbye since he still had work to do.

There were another set of guards that came from the palace in courtesy of the King.

Of course, it was Luke.

These guards were for the pack's security this time.

The Sol pack definitely feels safer for the members since they came along but the only downside to this is wherever I go, I have eyes watching my every move.

I sighed.

"What's with the loud sigh?" Denisse pointed out.

"Oh nothing" I said.

"Oh please. Just let it out, Ali. You can't keep bottling up your feelings. You're clearly frustrated and it will help if you tell someone about it and I happen to be your bestfriend so spill" she said. I pursed my lips and stared straight into her eyes.

"I am not very happy with the current situation I'm in" I mind linked her so that the guards wouldn't hear us.

"Well, that's understandable. You're being watched 24/7 and you just recently found out that you are mated to the most powerful and influential wolf who also from your stories seem to be pyscho" she replied. I pouted.

"Exactly" I said in our link.

"Atleast you've found your mate, Ali. That's better than not replaceing your mate at all" she said.

"Still. It's Luke. The dude hates my guts. The only reason he's keeping tabs on me now is because of the mate bond and nothing else. I'd rather get rejected than go through this" I whined.

"Don't say that so casually, Ali. You've been waiting for your mate your whole life. You can't just throw that away" she said.

"I know that you guys aren't in good terms and all but it was all in the past. I personally do not believe that a person can change but I believe they can somehow improve so work on that" she continued.

"Also, rejections are hella painful. There are cases where one dies of the pain of rejection. I don't want that to happen to you. You can't leave me in this world, okay?" she said.

I chuckled and smiled.

"Okay" I voiced out and hugged her.

Denisse and I continued our work by teaching the kids.

Once the class ended, we waited for each pup to be picked up by their parents.

Then, when all the pups were gone, we started cleaning up.

The guards started helping us without a word and we just let them so we can go home earlier than usual.

After fixing up, we prepared to leave.

"Miss Alissa"

I turned and saw one of the guards holding a phone.

"The King would like to speak to you" he said.

I looked at the phone and took it before putting it by my ear.

"Your highness?" I said.

"Are you going home now?"

"We're preparing to go home, yes" I replied.

"Good. Don't go anywhere else today"

My brows furrowed.

"Why?" I asked.

"...your highness" I added.

"Just listen to me"

I bit my lower lip and sighed.

"Sure, your highness" I said and gave the phone back feeling annoyed.

"Let's go, Denisse. I want to go home and stay in my room" I said sulking as I grabbed my stuff.

Denisse nodded and I just walked out of there with a frown on my face.

Damn Luke.

We reached our house and I went straight to my room and locked it.

I jumped on my bed face first and put my face on my pillow then threw a tantrum without making a sound because the last time I did that, our door was destroyed by the guards.

I was so annoyed and frustrated that I wanted to cry but chose not to waste my tears in something so petty.

I got up and went to the bathroom so I could shower.

I stayed in the shower for as long as I could so I'd be able to let off some steam.

I'm normally not easily annoyed because I'm a very patient person but this whole situation has really taken a toll on me.

One, I'm being forced to leave my pack.

Two, I'm being watched 24/7 like some kind of prisoner

Three, I have to constantly deal with Quinn's tantrums because of the distance we have with our mate.

Lastly, Luke replaces a way to control my daily life one way or another.

I sighed and finished my shower before drying myself and getting dressed into an oversized button down shirt.

I put the towel above my head and started drying it as I walked out of the bathroom.

I got out of the bathroom and my eyes widened when I saw the person by my bed.

Luke looked me up and down as his jaw clenched and his eyes glowed bright green.

I gasped as I took a few steps back while hugging myself in shock.

I tripped on something and just as I was about to fall b**t first, Luke grabbed my hand and pulled me to him.

I landed on his chest and I looked up.

Worst mistake of my life.

100% do not recommend.

Luke and I met eyes as he looked at me intensely.

"Do you dress like this on a daily basis?" he said as his jaw clenched.

I gulped and shook my head.

"Good" he said and let me go.

I stood there confused.

"What are you doing here?" I asked when I snapped back into reality.

"Visiting" he said.

"I'm leaving first thing in the morning" he added.

I bit my lower lip and huffed.

Dude didn't even give me a heads up.

"What?" Luke said with furrowed brows when I huffed.

"Nothing" I said and went to my closet.

I grabbed a pair of sweatpants and wore it.

I turned around and saw Luke staring so I raised a brow at him and he looked away.

"Have you had dinner?" he suddenly asked.

"No. I'm not hungry" I said as I continued to dry my hair.

Luke crossed his arms in his chest as he looked at me in disbelief.

"Alissa" he said with a warning tone.

I looked at Luke and fought the urge to argue with him.

Luke sighed.

"I brought dinner. I expect you to be out in 5 minutes or I'm dragging you out" he said and left my room.

As soon as he got out, I rolled my eyes and then out of frustration, I turned to the wall and punched it.

It made a loud noise and I also whimpered in pain while holding my hand and I sat on the floor.

The door to my room burst open and Luke came in.

His eyes landed on me and he rushed to my side.

"What happened?" he asked as he held ny hand.

I winced and he looked at me with...concern?

Then, his eyes landed on the wall and I followed his gaze only to replace a crack on the wall where I punched it.

Oh.

Luke looked at me with a judgemental expression and I looked away innocently.

"I leave for one second and what do you do? You hit the wall and hurt yourself" he said in disbelief.

I frowned and slightly pouted.

Then, he suddenly lifted me out and out of room.

"Luke!" I shouted but he didn't let me down.

Luke brought me to the living room and put me down the couch.

The guards came inside to check on us.

Luke kneeled in front of me and checked my hand.

It was already healed so it really wasn't a big deal.

I'm more worried than the wall.

"I'll get your wall fixed tomorrow. Don't do this again" he warned.

I bit my lower lip and nodded.

The guards gave me a worried look but I gave them an assuring smile and they went out again.

Luke went to the kitchen and came back with paper bags of takeouts.

"Eat" he said.

I didn't argue anymore and looked around.

"Did you also get some food for the guards?" I asked curiously.

Luke looked at me curiously.

"Why are you asking?" he said.

"Because whenever I get food, I make sure to get them some to. It's only fair since they're working so hard" I said.

Luke didn't say anything but just stared at me for a moment.

"Well, did you?" I asked again.

Luke slightly chuckled.

"I did" he said.

I nodded and started eating.

After some time, I remembered something.

Ir at least someone.

"Do you know where Denisse is?" I asked when I realized I haven't seen or heard from Denisse since I came home.

"I asked her to sleep somewhere else for tonight" he said as he took a bite of his food.

My brows furrowed.

"Why did you do that?" I said.

Luke stared straight into my eyes.

"Because I'm sleeping here" he said.

It took a while for it to sink in.

He said what?

"Are you using Denisse's room then?" I asked.

Luke raised a brow at me.

"No" he said.

"I'm sleeping with you" he added.

My jaw almost dropped to the floor.

Excuse me?

Did I just hear that correctly?

Or am I in another nightmare?

If so, please wake me up because this is not funny.