The Werewolf King’s Runaway Queen
Chapter 152

Alissa Soleil's POV

"Dr. Ellis, good work today. We're really glad you're finally back" the head nurse told me.

I smiled feeling fluttered.

"Thank you. I'm also glad to be back" I said.

It's already been a month since I came back to the city.

It's really nice to finally be able to go to work like before.

Luke and I's set up is still the same.

He goes here every other week and spend a week at a time with us.

The place I found was really good.

It's even more spacious and it was even walking distance from the hospital so it's not inconvenient for me to go there during lunch.

I walked out to the hospital after finalizing some papers at the front desk.

"Soleil"

I looked back and saw Cal so I stopped as he walked over to me..

"Hey, you're back" I said.

He went out a few hours ago to do something so I didn't think he'd be here now.

"Yeah. I just got back. Are you going home?" he asked.

I nodded.

"Yeah, I am. Are you?" I asked.

Cal shook his head.

"Not yet" he said and I nodded ij understanding.

"I need to go home to River so I can't stay longer. You take care, okay?" I said.

Cal nodded and we hugged before I left.

I got out of the hospital and went to my car in the parking lot.

I got in and started driving.

I still take my car although it's a walking distance so I can go home a lot faster.

It's usually a 15 minute walk and just a few minutes drive so I got home almost immediately.

I saw a familiar car at the parking space of the house.

Oh. Luke is here.

He's quite early today.

I walked inside and headed to the living room and I immediately saw Luke playing with River by the couch.

Then, he looked to my direction and smiled.

"You're home" he said.

"And you're here early" I said

Luke chuckled and I walked up to them.

"I wanted to get here as fast as I could" he said.

"Really? Why?" I said.

Luke stared at me.

"Just because" he said and I blushed so I immediately looked away.

"I'm going upstairs to change" I said and Luke nodded.

I went upstairs to River and I's room.

I went to the bathroom and took a quick shower to freshen up then after drying myself off, I wore a maroon waffle knit dolman sleeve lounge top paired with shorts and my fluffy flip flops. I dried my hair and tied it into a ponytail then I got out of of the bathroom and then out of my room to go to Luke and River.

They were watching the TV when I got down and I sat beside them.

I looked at River.

"Baby, come to mommy" I said Luke kept staring at me as I took River from him.

I cleared my throat awkwardly and Luke chuckled.

I sat River in my lap and we continued to watch what they were watching before.

"Do you have plans tomorrow night?" Luke asked.

"Me?" I said.

Luke chuckled.

"Yes, you" he said.

It's a weekend tomorrow so it's my day off.

"Well, I have to look after River" I said.

"And?" he asked.

"That's it. That's the plan" I said.

"Why?" I asked.

"Do you want to go out to dinner with me?" he suddenly asked.

I was a little surprised.

"Why?" I asked again still stunned.

"I'm asking you to a date, Alissa" he said.

"Oh" I said.

"Is that a yes or a no?" Luke asked.

I looked at him for a moment.

"Sure" I said.

Luke smiled.

"A date it is" he said.

After that, I felt like I was heating up.

I excused myself with River when it was time to nurse him.

I nursed him in my room and put him to sleep.

Once he was asleep, I put him down on his crib.

Then, I cleaned up a little in the room since Luke will be sleeping in the same room.

My bed has another pull out bed so Luke sleeps there when he comes here every other week.

Once I was done, I was about to call Luke if he wanted to stay in the bedroom but as soon as I opened the door to my room, he was already there.

"All done?" he said.

I nodded.

"Can I come in?" he still asked permission.

"Come on in" I said.

Luke came in and we sat on my bed.

"You must be tired after work. You should probably get some sleep too" Luke said.

"I haven't had dinner yet" I stated.

"I'll wake you up after a 3 hour nap and I'll join you to eat. How does that sound?" he said.

I yawned and nodded.

"Sounds good" I said.

I laid down on my side facing Luke.

"Shouldn't you be getting sleep too? Your flight must have been tiring" I said.

"I'm fine" Luke assured me.

I nodded again.

"Just a nap" I said.

Then, I closed my eyes to nap.

After some time, I woke up even if I wasn't woken up.

I slowly opened my eyes only to see Luke's fake not too far away from mine.

I gulped.

He was also sleeping peacefully.

I couldn't help but just stare at him.

Then, I found myself smiling.

I always get to see Luke sleeping but this was the closest I got to look at him asleep after 14 years.

I just stared at him for a while.

Until he slowly opened his eyes and I immediately shut mine close.

I felt Luke's careful movement as he got off the bed.

I don't know where he was going but I then felt him behind me where River's crib was.

I guess he's no longer sleepy.

I pretended to be asleep for a while so I wouldn't blow my cover that I was just watching Luke sleep just now.

After a few minutes I decided to just get up.

I opened my eyes and sat up.

Then, I turned around and Luke was looking at me with a grin on his face.

"What?" I asked innocently and he just laughed.

"Oh uh yeah I kinda fell asleep on your bed earlier. Sorry about that" he said.

I nodded.

"It's fine" I said.

Luke grinned again

Then, he sat down in front of me.

"Can I ask you something?" he said.

"Sure" I said.

Luke stared into my eyes.

"Do you still think it's a bad idea for us to get married?" he suddenly said.

I was taken aback by the question.

I cleared my throat and avoided his gaze.

"I don't know" I simply said.

"Hm" he hummed and I looked ay him with a raised brow.

Luke laughed and I frowned at him.

Then, River suddenly woke up.

I got out of bed and got him.

After that, Luke and I both played with River until there was a knock on the door.

"Come in" I said.

Then, the door opened and Bry peaked inside.

"You're home" I said and got up to go to my brother.

Bry came inside the room and I hugged him while he gave me a kiss on the cheek.

Bryan just came back from work.

He actually found another job ever since we came back to the city since he quit his old one to go back to the Palace with me.

Now, he's working as a personal bodyguard which is a lot more fitting for him bit at the same time, I don't like it.

Only because I know it's dangerous and all but Bryan assured me that it will be fine and he also said that this was the job he felt most comfortable doing.

So I let him.

I trust Bryan and his decisions and I'm always here for him when he needs me or even if he doesn't and he's the same to me.

"My client went to a party and it just finished now so I'm late" he explained.

I nodded then he looked at River's direction.

"River's awake?" he said.

"He just woke up. Go and say hi" I said and Bry walked to the bed.

"Hi, pal" Bry greeted River with a smile.

River giggled ans reached his hand out to Bry.

Bry picked him up and held him in his arms.

"You haven't see uncle the whole day, have you? I'm sorry" he said playing with River.

"Did you eat dinner yet?" Luke asked Bry.

"No, not yet. Have you guys?" Bry asked and glanced at Luke and I.

"Not yet either" I said.

"Let's go down. I'll cook for us" Luke said.

Bry nodded and we all went downstairs together.

Mom and Axel must be sleeping already.

They usually sleep early.

We went to the kitchen and I helped Luke prepare the ingredients and things he needed.

After that, he forced me to sit down and ket him cook by himself.

River and Bry were playing by the dining table.

Bry glanced at Luke who was cooking.

"Never in a million years did I ever think I'd be able to constantly witness his highness cooking a meal for anyone" Bry commented.

I chuckled.

"Luke really has changed a lot" I said.

"He has" Bry agreed.

"I can hear you guys" Luke said and both Bry and I chuckled.

"How was work?" I asked Bry.

"Fine. I like it. Well, except when we need to go to parties and clubs" he said.

"Why?" I asked curiously.

"There's just so many things going on and I'm just not used to it" he said with a shrug.

I nodded in understanding.

"I'll be assigned to a new client in like a month so hopefully I get assigned to one who isn't constantly trying to get drunk" he said.

We both chuckled.

"You know that I still constantly worry for your own safety? For all I know, you'll be assigned to someone who's like a target for assassination" I said.

I tend to over think.

"They wouldn't. I'm new and I highly doubt they'll do anything like that" he assured me.

I sighed.

"I'm fine, Ali. I always get home in one piece, do I?" he said.

"Well, you better because I'm not looking forward to the day when you go home and you're not in one piece" I said.

Bry chuckled.

Luke eventually finished and he cooked wagyu beef for us.

Luke took River from Bryan and sat him on his lap.

I took Luke's plate and cut the beef for him and fed it to him.

Then, I took a bite of my own food.

"To be honest, with this sight every meal, I'm convinced that you guys should literally just get back together or something" Bry said.

I coughed and Luke immediately gave me a glass of water.

"Before I was against it but seeing you guys like this almost everyday and realizing you guys aren't in a relationship just confuses my brain" Bry added.

I glanced at Luke who was looking at me then I looked away and chugged the water down.

Then, I looked at Bryan.

"Just get back with him if you want to, Ali. I'll be supportive this time" he said.

I squinted my eyes at my brother and he just laughed.

We continued eating and we talked about Bry's job then we talked about Luke's job then mine.

After that, I took River with me upstairs while the guys volunteered to clean the dishes.

They don't let me do anything when they're here.

It's not too different from when I'm in the Palace where almost everything is done with me.

I got to our room and I nursed River.

Once I was done, he fell asleep and I put him in his crib.

Then, there was a knock on the door.

"Come in" I said and Luke came in.

Then, Bry peaked inside.

"I'll sleep now. Goodnight" he said and I nodded.

"Goodnight, Bry" I said and he left with a smile.

Luke pulled out his bed and laid down.

"Now, we rest" he said.

I chuckled.

I went to the bathroom and washed uo and when I got out, Luke was already sleeping.

I smiled.

Then, I got in my bed and tucked myself in.

Tomorrow is another day.

And I have a 'date'.

I slept with a smile on my face.

Morning came and we did our usual routine.

I woke, nursed Bryan, ate my breakfast and prepared for the day since I had work.

River only woke up twice last night and he didn't stay up for too long so I wasn't too tired.

I wore a black solid criss cross backless lace up jumpsuit paired with white heeled sandals to go to work.

Luke drove me to work and I went to the hospital, changed into scrubs and started my day with my patients.

Luke picked me up during lunch to see River and then dropped me back off at the hospital.

I had to attend to some business in the afternoon with Cal so I changed into my clothes then my shift was already done when we got back.

"Is Luke picking you up today?" Cal asked.

I nodded and Cal nodded in understanding.

"Bye. I'll see you again tomorrow" I said and we hugged then I left.

I saw Luke and his car right outside.

He opened the door for me and I got inside.

Then, we drove back home.

"I made reservations at a 5 star restaurant here" Luke told me.

"Dress fancy, okay" I said and he chuckled.

We arrived at home and we both got off.

"Let me take a quick shower amd get prepared then we can go" I said.

Luke nodded.

"Take your time" he said.

River was sleeping in mom and Axel's room so I didn't go there to not wake River up.

I took a quick shower and then I dried myself off and dried my hair.

I already prepared something in the morning for tonight so I slipped into the maroon solid tie backless ruched dress paired with black stilettos.

I curled my hair into waves and styled it a bit then I did my makeup to match with my outfit.

I stared at myself in the mirror and was satisfied with the look so I got out.

I grabbed a black purse and put my stuff in there then I made my way downstairs.

When I got downstairs, Luke was already waiting and he was feeding River in his bottle.

I stared at the sight and smiled.

Then, Luke turned around and he smiled at me.

My heart skipped a beat once more.

"Hey" he greeted softly.

"You look stunning" he said.

I blushed.

"Thanks" I said.

I walked up to Luke and looked at River in his hands.

"Hi, buddy" I greeted him and he smiled even with his bottle in his mouth.

I chuckled.

Once Luke was done feeding River, mom took River back and we said goodbye and left.

"Enjoy your night, you two" she said and Luke and I waved them goodbye.

Luke opened the door for me and I got then when we've settled down inside, we drove off.

I was nervous and I don't why so I just turned the music on.

Luke and I talked about how my day was and all that until we reached the destination.

I immediately recognized the building.

"Your friend recommended it" Luke told me.

"Cal did?" I asked and he nodded.

Then, he offered his arm to me and we walked inside.

We took the elevator to the floor and was welcomed inside and walked to our seats.

Luke pulled my seat for me and I sat down and admired the view.

It's as beautiful as ever.

Then, I felt someone hold my hand on the table and I looked at Luke.

Luke smiled at me and I smiled back at him.

We didn't say anything but the way we looked at each other said more than one thing about how we fel towards each other.

I'll admit it.

I'm so in love with this man.