The Werewolf King’s Runaway Queen
Chapter 16

Alissa's

POV

I slowly opened my eyes and then pushed myself up.

I looked at my side and realized that Luke was no longer there.

I immediately flushed red in embarrassment when I remembered how he was holding me in his sleep and how I snuggled into him.

Oh my ghad.

I felt sad that he was gone but immediately felt embarrassed that I thought that way afterwards.

I gave myself a slap to wake myself up.

"Ow!" I whined as I held my face.

Suddenly, the door burst open and Luke came rushing inside.

He looked at me and saw me holding my face so he went to me and looked at my face.

"What happened?" he asked.

He was so close to me that I panicked.

"Nightmare" I lied.

Luke stared straight into my eyes and I gulped.

Luke sighed as he pulled away and sat on the bed with me.

"How are you feeling?" he asked.

I blinked profusely.

"Shouldn't I be the one asking you that?" I said.

"I'm not the one who fainted" he said.

I pursed my lips.

"Yeah but you are the one who used yourself like a protective barrier after catching me" I pointed out.

Luke just stared at me for a moment.

"I'm fine. I heal faster than other wolves" he said.

I sighed in relief.

"Don't ever do that again" I said and looked at him.

Luke's brows furrowed.

"Then don't do stupid and dangerous things again" he said with his jaw clenched.

Luke huffed and then got up.

"We leave first thing in the morning so if you need to say goodbye, you better do it until tonight" he said then walked out.

I stayed there as I stared at the door where Luke got out from.

Then, I sighed and went to the bathroom.

I quickly showered and got dressed.

After that I went out of the room and Luke was nowhere to be found in the house.

I decided to go out and see the pack members.

It was already late in the afternoon so I didn't have much time.

The bodyguards followed me wherever I go and I felt awkward around them after what I did.

I definitely had to apologize to them too.

I went from house to house to have a little chat with each pack member and informed them that I'd be leaving and I didn't know when I'd come back. Most of them accepted it, gave me a hug and wished me luck.

The others cried and I forced myself not to so they wouldn't feel worse.

The kids I teach at the kindergarten cried badly and they had to be comforted by their parents when I left.

It broke my heart to see all of them with a sad expression on their faces with the news I brought.

For the first time, I felt so drained after seeing the pack members.

I wanted to stay but I knew I couldn't.

Then, I went to the Griffin's house.

I'm pretty sure that Denisse is also here so I really prepared myself.

I knocked on the front door and Griffin's mom opened it.

"Oh hello, dear" she said and gave me a hug.

I greeted her back then she invited me inside with the guards.

The guards followed me inside and stood in the corner ti watch over me.

"Mrs. Parker, is Denisse, Griffin and mr. Parker around?" I asked.

"Oh Denisse is in the shower, dear and Griffin went out to run an errand" she said.

I nodded and sat down the couch.

"What brings you here tonight, dear?" mrs. Parker asked as she sat beside me.

I reached out and held her hand.

"First of all, I wanted to thank you for being such an amazing person to me, mrs. Parker"I started.

"You were always kind and welcoming towards me when I first came here until now. I'm truly grateful to have met you and your family" I continued. "What's going on?" she asked with a concerned look.

I gently squeezed mrs. Parker's hand.

"Unfortunately, I have to leave the pack and I don't know when I'd be back" I said as my voice broke.

I watch as the light in mrs. Parker's face faded.

"What do you mean?" she asked as her eyes teared up.

"I...I found my mate, mrs. Parker. As much as I hate to leave the pack, I need to not because I want to but because I have to" I explained.

A tear fell from mrs. Parker's eyes then she pulled me in for a hug.

"Oh, Alissa" she said.

She started crying and I couldn't hold my tears back anymore as I quietly cried with her.

"What's happening here?"

Mrs. Parker and I both looked at the door and saw Griffin and mr. Parker who just arrived. "Griffin. Mr. Parker" I said standing up.

"What's wrong?" mr. Parker asked as he went to comfort mrs. Parker while Griffin went to me. "Why are you crying?" he asked as he held my face with worry.

The bodyguards cleared their throats and one of then stepped between Griffin and I.

Griffin's brows furrowed at them.

"I need to talk to him" I told the guard and he stepped aside.

I looked at Griffin whole he looked back at me with concern.

"Griffin, I'm sorry" I said as another tear fell from my eye.

Griffin looked at me confused.

"Sorry about what, Ali?" he asked.

I bit my lower lip.

"I'm sorry I have to leave" I said.

I watch as Griffin's expression changed.

"What?" he muttered.

I stepped towards Griffin and hugged him while crying.

"You've been such a good friend to me. You looked after me and cared for my well being. I'm sorry I can't stay any longer and repay your kindness" I sobbed. "Alissa, what are you talking about? Why are you leaving? Where are you going?" he asked and held my shoulders to look at me.

How do I tell him?

"I'm leaving, Griffin" I said.

"Why?" he said.

The look in his eyes made my heart ache.

"I...I need to" I said.

His brows furrowed.

"Does it have anything to do with the King?" he said.

I froze and I should have reacted better because as soon as Griffin saw my reaction, his expression darkened.

"What did he do?" he said with his jaw clenched.

I gulped.

"Griffin..." I said.

"Tell me, Alissa. What is he trying to make you do?" he said.

I shook my head and didn't answer him.

Griffin clenched his fists as he turned his back on me and headed for the door.

"Griffin, where are you going?" I asked feeling panicked.

"To see the King" he said.

My eyes widened and the bodyguards stepped in front the door.

Griffin immediately growled at them and the guards took a defensive form.

I rushed to Griffin and held him back.

"Griffin, please" I begged.

"He's trying to make you leave, Alissa! I have to do something!" he said in frustration.

A tear fell from my eye.

"The King is my mate, Griffin" I told him.

Griffin's expression changed from anger to shock.

"What?" he muttered.

"I'm mated to the King" I repeated.

Griffin's face fell.

"Griffin" Denisse finally appeared and pulled Griffin away.

"Go, Ali. I'll meet you later but for now, you should go" Denisse told me.

I nodded.

I gave mr. and mrs. Parker a glance and an apologetic bow before leaving.

The guards followed me as tears streamed down my face.

"Miss Alissa" they called my name.

"Can you please give me a moment? Please?" I said.

They glanced at each other and nodded before turning their backs on while they were circled around me.

I squatted down to the ground as I cried.

Goodbyes are always so painful.

Specially ones that involve people who care for you.

People who showered you with love and made you feel accepted no matter what you've been through.

Good people.

I cried for a while and the guards just let me.

"Miss Alissa, his highness is already looking for you. He's in the Alpha's home" one guard told me once I've calmed down.

I nodded as I wiped my tears with my hand.

Another guard offered me a handkerchief so I accepted it.

"Thank you" I said and forced a smile.

Then, we walked to the Alpha's home.

I felt upset towards Luke but tried my best to not make it too obvious.

The first people who accepted me in the pack when I was lost and at my lowest.

After some time, I arrived at the Alpha's house and I knocked before going inside.

The Luna opened the door with Enzo behind her.

"Alissa..." she said when she saw my face.

I forced a smile.

"Good evening, Luna" I greeted.

"Ali!" Enzo squealed and rushed to me.

I leaned down and held him in my arms.

"May I come in?" I asked politely.

The Luna nodded with a worried look in her face.

"Ali, what's wrong?" Enzo asked as he held my face as we walked inside.

I forced another as I put my forehead on Enzo's.

"Nothing, buddy. I just had something in my eye" I lied.

Enzo blew on my eyes and I smiled genuinely.

"Thanks, bud" I said and gave him a kiss.

Enzo smiled.

"They're in the office" the Luna said.

I nodded and we went towards the direction of the Alpha's office.

Luna opened the door for us and the Alpha and Luke turned their heads to look at us.

I bowed my head to them and came inside.

"Alissa, please take a seat" the Alpha said.

I sat down on the seat across Luke's with Enzo on my lap.

"Honey, can you please take Enzo" the Alpha said to the Luna.

The Luna nodded and tried to take Enzo from me.

"Nooo. I want to stay with Ali" Enzo whined.

"Enzo" the Alpha said with a warning tone.

Enzo pouted and was about to cry.

I held Enzo's face and smiled at him.

"It's okay, Enzo. I'll see you again later, okay? Let me talk to your dad first" I said.

Enzo obediently nodded.

Luna took him away and closed the door.

There was a moment of silence.

"Alissa" the Alpha called me.

"Yes, Alpha?" I replied.

The Alpha smiled at me.

"We're grateful for having you in the pack. You truly made this pack a better place for everyone in it. You're always welcome to come and visit" he said.

I teared up.

"Thank you, Alpha. For everything and more" I said as a tear fell from my eye.

We have a few exchange of words and left the office.

We were invited to dinner so we stayed in the Alpha's house.

"Excuse us for a moment" Luke said before we went to the living room and he pulled me to a hallway.

Luke stared at my face so I looked down but he held my chin and made me look at him.

"How much did you cry that made your eyes like this?" he said with furrowed brows.

"I don't want to talk about it" I said and turned ny head to the side.

"Alissa" he said firmly.

"I said I don't want to talk about it, Luke" I said and glared at him.

Luke's jaw clenched as he let me go.

Then, I left him there as I went to the kitchen.

Enzo saw me and went to me so I held hin as we went to the kitchen.

The Luna motioned for me to sit down so I did.

Soon after, Luke came and sat across from me and I completely ignored him.

I played with Enzo a little as we both giggled and laughed in the dining table.

I'm going to miss this little guy so much.

In fact, I'm going to miss every single pack member.

I really wish I didn't have to go.