The Werewolf King’s Runaway Queen
Chapter 141

Alissa Soleil's POV

I stood in front of the Palace.

My 3 days here us up.

I need to go back to the city.

"Ali, we're ready to go" Axel said.

I nodded in understanding.

Then, I turned to my mom, Lia, Lucas, Eero, their kids aunt Livi, uncle Luke and Kalil.

They were all here to see me off.

"I already miss you" Lia said as she teared up.

I hugged her.

"You can always visit me when you can. Also, we can keep in contact now" I told her.

"Still" she said hugging me tighter.

I smiled sadly.

Then, I turned to mom and hugged her.

"We'll come visit you soon" she said.

I nodded.

"I'll wait for you all to come. Ma would love to meet you, mom" I said and she smiled before kissing my forehead.

"Take care of yourself, sweetie" she reminded and I nodded.

"I will, don't worry" I said and kissed her cheek.

Then, I turned to aunt Livi.

"Be careful on your way back, darling" she said and I nodded and hugged her.

"We'll miss you" she whispered.

"I'll miss all of you too" I whispered back.

Then, I turned to Lucas.

"Atleast visit during the holiday" he said.

"I'll try my best" I said and we hugged.

Then, he planted a kiss on the top of my head.

I also hugged and said goodbye to uncle Luan, Kalil and even Eero who I've became quite close with in the past few days I've been here. Then, I hugged and kissed the kids goodbye.

Axel and I walked to the car and he opened the car door for me.

I looked back one last time.

They waved me goodbye and I waved back at them.

Just as I was about to go inside the car...

"Wait! Ali!"

We all looked to see Bryan running towards us with a bag in his hands.

He stopped right in front of the car.

"Let me come with you" he suddenly said.

I was stunned.

"Bryan" Axel said.

"Please" he said with pleading eyes as he looked at me.

Then, he glanced at Axel and mom and the others.

"Please, let me go with Ali" he said.

Mom walked over to him and hugged him.

Axel sighed and he walked to him as well.

"I want to be there for Ali" he said.

Mom and Axel glanced at each other and then sighed and nodded.

"You're old enough to decide for yourself. You can go if Alissa let's you" Axel said.

Bry looked at me with hopeful eyes.

I smiled a little.

"Of course I'd love for you to come with me" I said.

Bryan smiled and he hugged our parents.

Aunt Livi and uncle Luke also went to him.

"Go. We'll let Luke know of your decision" uncle Livi said.

Bryan bowed to them.

"Thank you" he said.

Bryan said goodbye to everyone ehich made leaving even more sad for everyone.

Then, we both got inside the car.

"Why so suddenly?" I asked him as were inside.

Bry looked at me.

"You took care of me when I was little. It's my time to take care of you now" he said and I slightly chuckled before pinching his cheeks.

The car started and I looked out the window.

I didn't even see Luke before I left.

Then, I remembered what happened a few days ago.

Flashback...

I fell asleep and woke up.

It was already night time.

I sighed.

I got off my bed and then there was a knock on my door.

Mom peaked inside.

"Mom" I said.

"Ali, there's someone downstairs to see you" she said.

The look in her eyes told me who it was.

I bit my lower lip.

"Should I send him off or do you want to talk to him?" she asked.

I sighed.

"I'll talk to him. I'll be down in a moment" I said.

Mom nodded and I washed up then went down.

In the living room was Luke.

He looked at my direction and our eyes met.

I motioned for him to follow me outside.

Luke followed me out of the cabin and I stopped right outside and turned to look at him.

"I'm sorry" he said.

My brows furrowed.

"What are you saying sorry for?" I asked confused.

"I don't know" he said.

I raised a brow at him.

"I figured I did something wrong if you were avoiding me earlier" he said.

I sighed and looked at him.

"You didn't do anything wrong. If anything, I should be the one apologizing to you" I told him.

His brows furrowed.

"For what?" he asked.

"For everything" I said.

"You already did. Multiple times" he said.

"I don't even think sorry is enough, Luke" I told him.

"I've already forgiven you, Ali. I've forgiven you for years" he said.

I bit my lower lip.

"Why?" I said.

Luke looked straight into my eyes.

"Because that's how much I love you" he said.

I gulped.

"Luke, you deserve so much better" I said.

"I don't want anyone else but you, Alissa" he said.

A tear escaped my eye.

"I've hurt you so much and you still want to be with me? Why are you doing this to yourself?" I choked out.

A tear fell from Luke's eye.

"Because that's what love is" he said.

I bit my lower lip and I fell to my knees crying.

Luke rushed to me and hugged me.

"You don't deserve this. I don't deserve you" I cried.

Luke caressed my back as he held me bit he didn't say anything.

I hugged him as I cried and we were like that for a while.

I don't understand.

How can someone love the way Luke loves me?

End of Flashback...

Then, he had an emergency the next day and I didn't see him come back.

Now, I'm leaving and I won't be seeing him or everyone else for a while.

After some time, we arrived at the airport and was assisted inside with our luggage.

I looked around.

Still nothing.

"What is it?" Bry asked.

I shook my head.

"Nothing" I said.

"Are you sure?" he asked and I nodded.

Then, Axel came.

"You're both ready to go. Just hop in the plane and once you land in the airport again, you'll be assisted by personnel in the airport" he said.

Bryan and I nodded.

I looked at Axel and Axel looked at me.

"We'll visit" he said and I nodded.

"You better" I said and hugged him.

Axel hugged me back.

"Do what makes you the happiest. You deserve it" he whispered to me.

I smiled.

"Thank you...dad" I said.

Axek tensed for a moment then his hug on me tightened.

"Thank you" he said.

After that Bry and Axel said goodbye and we walked up to the plane.

One last look. I promise.

I looked back then at a distance, I saw a familiar form.

Then, I realized it was Luke.

He's here.

I bit my lower lip.

He came.

Then, I had to board the plane.

I didn't feel to good leaving this time.

I looked out the window of the plane and Luke was still there.

I watched him from the window until the plane started.

I leaned back on my seat and pursed my lips.

I can't.

I shouldn't.

The plane took off and I couldn't sleep the whole ride.

Bry slept beside me in his seat.

Eventually, we landed and arrived at the airport.

Bry and I got down and was assisted out of the airport.

Even after hours, I couldn't stop thinking of Luke even though I shouldn't.

"We prepared a car to take you home" an airport staff told me.

"No need. We have a ride" I told them.

"We do" Bry said and I nodded.

Then, I saw a familiar car and a familiar person came out.

I smiled and waved my hand.

"Calum!" I called for him.

Calum looked my way and he smiled.

I turned to the airport staff

"Thank you" I said and I pulled Bryan with me as we walked over to Cal.

We met half way and Calum immediately hugged me.

But then, he was quickly pulled away by Bryan.

"And this is?" Bry asked with furrowed brows.

"Oh yeah uhm Bryan, this is Calum, my guy best friend. Calum, this is Bryan, my brother" I introduced them.

"You're Calum" Bry said.

"I am. And you're Bryan" Cal said and they shook hands.

"I heard a lot of things about you since Ali came" Bry said.

"And I've heard a lot of things about you ad well" Cal said.

Then, there was an awkward silence as Bryan eyed Calum.

I cleared my throat.

"Shall we?" I said.

"Yeah. Ma is waiting for you" Cal said.

Of course.

Cal helped me with my luggage and we walked to his car and he and Bry put our luggage in the trunk.

Then, Cal opened the door for me and opened the door for Bry as well.

"Thank you" I said and both Bry and I got inside the car.

Cal also got in the driver's seat.

"Are you visiting Soleil?" Cal asked Bry.

"Soleil?" Bry said.

"Oh yeah sorry. I mean Alissa. We usually call her Soleil here" Cal said.

I looked back at my brother.

"You'll get used to the name eventually" I said.

Bry sighed a little.

"No, I'm not visiting. I'm staying with her from now on" Bry stated.

Cal glanced at me.

"It just happened" I explained.

He nodded.

"You've guys known each other for 13 years?" Bry spoke.

"Yes" Cal and I answered in unison.

We both chuckled.

When I looked at Bryan from the rear view mirror, he did not seem pleased.

"I forgot. What do you do, Calum?" Bry asked.

"I'm an attending General Surgeon in W Medical. Your sister and I work together" Cal answered him.

"Really? And how's that going for the both of you?" Bry asked further.

"Good. Your sister is an amazing surgeon" Cal answered.

I smiled fluttered.

"Of course she is" Bry said.

Then, one question came after another.

I let Bryan be but I made sure Cal was comfortable.

Cal understood he was curious.

Calum is a stranger to Bryan after all so I let him interrogate Cal.

The tension between them is not a joke.

I couldn't figure out if Bryan was just curious or being protective. Maybe both.

After some time, we arrived at Ma's friend's house to pick her up.

"Should I go down?" Bry asked.

I nodded.

"Yes. I'll need to stay a bit yo thank Ma's friend and then introduce you to Ma" I said.

Bry nodded and Cal opened the door for me and we got out of the car.

We walked over to the door and and I knocked.

Ma's friend opened the door.

"Soleil!" she said and hugged me.

"Hi. Thank you for keeping Ma company" I said.

"You're welcome, dear" she said and she made us all come inside.

"And who might this fine looking young man be?" Ma's friend asked.

"Oh yes. This is my brother, Bryan. Bryan, this is Ma's friend" I introduced. Then, I saw Ma.

"Ma" I said and I immediately walked to ger and hugged her.

"I missed you so much" I said.

"I missed you too, my dear" she said and I smiled hugging her tighter.

Then, her eyes landed on Bryan.

"Oh uh, Ma, this is Bryan" I said.

Ma looked taken aback and I motioned Bryan to come.

"Hello, mrs. Ellis. It's nice to finally meet you" Bry formally greeted her.

Ma smiled then she pulled Bryan for a hug.

"Oh, Bryan. It's my pleasure" she said.

I smiled at the sight.

After further introductions, Ma's friend insisted we stay for dinner so we did.

We ate dinner together and the Ma and hid friend interrogated my brother on the dining table.

Cal and I glanced at each other from time to time chuckling.

It was a fun dinner and I got to take my kind off the things I've been thinking about in the plane.

We said goodbye to Ma's friend and headed back home.

Once we were home, I guided Ma inside and Bry helped Cal with the luggage.

Ma was already tired so I guided her to her room and tucked her in. "Goodnight, Ma. Let's talk more tomorrow" I said and kissed ger forehead.

"Good night, my sweet daughter" she sais.

Then, I left her room and Bry was in the living room.

"Come. We have a spare room" I said and guided him to his new room.

"You settle in. I still need to talk with Calum.

Bry nodded.

I went out again and Cal was waiting.

I smiled at him and he smiled back.

Then, he walked to me and hugged me.

I hugged him back.

"Thank you for filling in for me while I was gone" I said.

"How did you know I filled in for you?" he asked.

"The nurses update me via text of course" I said.

We both chuckled.

"Of course they do" he said.

We talked a bit more and then said goodbye since it was already late.

"I'll see you in the hospital" Cal said and I nodded.

"See you" I said and he gave me a kiss on the cheek before leaving.

As soon as he left, my mind was filled with something else again.

I sighed.

Oh dear ghad.

How long are these thoughts going to haunt me?