The Werewolf King’s Runaway Queen
Chapter 29

Alissa's POV

"You're leaving?" I asked standing by the door of Luke's office.

"Unfortunately" he said.

"For how long?" I asked curiously.

Luke looked at me.

"A few days" he said.

Oh.

"Oh. Okay" I said and turned my back to leave and walked away.

A few days away from Luke.

Before, I would've been stoked but not today.

Ever since Luke and I stayed in the hospital together in the hospital, we've...gotten to know each other a little better.

And well, for our wolves, they've definitely gotten more intimate.

Now, Quinn wouldn't shut up about how we should always be with Luke.

And as of right now, she's whining like a child that Luke is leaving.

"Why is he leaving. He can't leave. I don't want him to leave, Alissa" Quinn whimpered inside my head.

I rolled my eyes a little.

"Quinn, don't do that. He'll only be away for a few days" I lightly scolded her

"But we're going to miss him" she said.

"No no. That's all you" I argued

"Right. Keep telling yourself that lie" she shot back

I scoffed.

"Excuse me?" I said in disbelief.

"I said what I said" Quinn said

Oh wow.

I huffed as I marched downstairs.

I went to the kitchen and got a can of soda and a bag of snack.

I'm not in the best mood and since I can't train until tomorrow because I'm supposed to be on rest for the whole day, I will resort to my next coping mechanism. Eating.

I grabbed my food and went to the garden from the back door.

I sat under the shade and opened my chips and soda.

I thought of what's been happening for the past few days.

Luke has been....different these past few days.

It might have been because I was unwell but still, I can't help but feel...intrigued by him.

I don't have any interest whatsoever in Luke in the beginning of all this but Quinn's feelings definitely affect what I personally feel.

It's not easy to only feel what I want to feel without taking into consideration what Quinn feels since we're supposed to be one.

So Quinn's romantic feelings towards Luke...sometimes reflects on me as well and in my mind, I keep convincing that it's all Quinn and that really might be the case. But if not...then I'm confused.

Because right now, the reason I'm feeling upset is because I don't want Luke to leave and it makes feel more upset when I think about how I'm upset over such a small matter. Was Luke really getting to me now?

Am I...am I actually catching feelings for him or is it just another side effect of the mate bond?

The last time I experienced infatuation towards someone was years ago with Kalil and I was just a teenager back then and a lot of things have changed since then.

I sighed and ruffled my hair in confusion.

What am I supposed to do?

I'm oblivious with things like this so how was I supposed to know?

I continued to munch on my snack with a frown on my face.

"Wow. You're really stress eating huh"

I turned to look and saw Lucas.

I blinked profusely then raised tge bag of snacks in his direction.

"Want some?" I asked.

Lucas laughed.

"No, thanks" he said.

I shrugged and he sat across me.

"I'm guessing you already know that Luke will be gone for a bit" he said.

I frowned.

"I do but it really does not affect me" I lied.

Lucas squinted his eyes at me.

"You're an amazing person and an incredible fighter but you are one hell of a bad liar, Ali" he stated.

I looked at him offended and he burst out laughing.

I pouted and rolled my eyes at him.

Lucas chuckled and ruffled my hair.

"How are you even assuming that I'm upset because Luke is leaving?" I asked.

Lucas raised a brow at me.

"Probably because you woke up all giddy in the morning and as soon as you leave Luke's office, you look like hell and earth fell on your head" he pointed pointed out.

I looked at him stunned.

"Oh" I said and looked away.

Lucas laughed again.

"I know you enough, Ali. Don't underestimate our friendship" he said.

"I am not" I said.

Lucas just smiled at me.

"You'll be fine. I'm sure Luke will come back as soon as he can because he's just a s attached to you as you are to him" he said.

"I am not attached to him" I denied.

"Right" he said sarcastically.

I bit my lower lip with a frown.

"Wanna take a walk? Luke leaves in a few hours and maybe a walk can take a few minutes out of the few hours that you have to think about it" Lucas suggested.

I smiled and nodded.

"I'd like that" I said.

Lucas and I then stood up and headed to the woods to take a walk.

He was right.

Maybe I can keep distracting myself this way and forget about my concerns as of the moment.

Lucad and I walked in the woods together.

"How do you feel about your stay so far? Including how you almost practically got killed?" Lucas asked chuckling.

I chuckled as well.

"Well, I like being able to spend time with my little brother and Liana and being able to train again as well" I said.

Lucas listened.

"But I keep missing my pack members specially the kids I used to teach back in the Sol pack. I also specially miss one of my bestfriend Denisse" I said. Lucas nodded.

"I wish I could visit soon. I really do miss them" I said.

"Maybe you can soon. Who knows?" Lucas said.

I sighed.

"Hopefully, I can. I don't want them to think that I've already forgotten about them" I said.

"Don't worry, I don't think they'll think of you that way considering you've done a lot for them" he assured me.

I smiled a little.

Hopefully.

Lucas and I walked a bit more until we decide to finally go back to the palace.

We saw the royal guards preparing the cars just outside.

I slightly pouted.

Luke is really leaving?

It's...unfortunate.

I sighed as Lucas and I both went inside amd I saw Luke talking to a few of his men.

He glanced at our direction for a moment then his men got his attention again and they continued talking.

Lucas gave me a pat on the back and we passed them.

I went upstairs to my room to grab my phone and maybe call Denise.

I've been able to reach out to her through our calls specially when I was recovering and it lessens the longing that I keep feeling from being away from them.

Not by a lot but at least I get to reconnect to her and even other pack members.

I went to my bedroom, grabbed my phone that was given to me by aunt Livi and then I plopped down to my bed and dialed Denisse's number.

It rang for a while until she was finally able to pick up.

"Hi, babes!"

I smiled at Denisse's voice.

"Hey, girl. How are you?" I asked.

"A bit busy. It's the kids snack time so I was able to answer your call"

Oh yeah. It's still school hours.

"I forgot you were even in school. Must be because I don't have a life now" I chuckled.

"Yikes. I thought things are getting better there? Is everything okay?"

I sighed.

"I guess that sigh means no?"

"Not really. It's just..." I paused.

"It's just what?"

I bit my lower lip.

"I feel like I'm finally getting closer to Luke and suddenly he's leaving. Literally as soon as I recovered. And here I thought, we'd be able to talk about our relationship since we weren't able to when I was recovering" I ranted. "He's leaving? For how long?"

"He said it'll be for a few days" I said.

"Girl, it's only a few days. You guys can talk it out when he returns and here I thought, it was for a long time. Wow. I knew you had attachment issues but I didn't know it was this bad"

Denisse chuckled from the other line and I flushed red in embarrassment.

"Denisse" I lightly scolded but Denisse burst into laughter and I couldn't help but be embarrassed.

Was I really being too much?

I probably am.

"I'm just teasing. Anyway, it'll all be fine, Ali. A few days away from your mate won't ruin the bond that you guys already made. Don't worry too much"

I bit my lower lip.

"You tend to over think when you're frustrated and anxious. Don't worry too much and just relax. Do it for your sake, okay"

I smiled a little.

"Okay" I agreed.

Then, we were both quiet until I spoke up.

"I really miss you. I miss the pack. I wish I could visit" I said.

"I don't think you'll have to"

My brows furrowed.

"What do you mean? You don't want me to visit?" I asked sulking.

"No, dummy. An invitation came in for your wedding and coronation and the whole pack is invited. You won't need to visit because we will"

I was a bit stunned.

I didn't know about that.

Luke never mentioned it to me and well, I didn't really ask either.

"Wow. I didn't even know about that" I said.

Denisse chuckled from the other line.

"I think I might have just ruined a surprise"

I chuckled.

I think she might actually have.

Both Denisse and I chuckled.

"Cheer up, Ali. I'm sure that everything will turn out fine"

I smiled and nodded even though Denisse couldn't see it.

"Thanks, Denisse. I really needed to talk to you" I said.

"Oh I know"

I chuckled.

Then, there was knocking on my door.

"Who is it?" I asked.

"Alissa, it's me"

Luke.

"Denisse, I think I need to hang up" I said to the other line.

"Understood. I'll talk to you again soon, babes"

Denisse and I said goodbye and I rushed to open the door and saw Luke standing outside my door.

"Were you talking to someone?" Luke asked and peeked inside my room.

"I was on the phone with Denisse. Are you leaving now?" I asked.

Luke nodded.

"Unfortunately" he said.

I pursed my lips.

"Can we talk before I leave?" he asked.

I nodded.

Then, we went towards the balcony so we can talk comfortably.

Luke and I stood beside each other at the balcony.

"I'll be back as soon as I can. I just need to deal with important matters in Halo" Luke started then he glanced at me.

"You won't cause trouble while I'm gone, right?" he said.

I scoffed and chuckled.

"I'll try my best" I said and we both chuckled.

Then, we were both silent again.

"We never really got to have a proper conversation about..." I paused and Luke looked at me waiting for me to continue.

"About our....relationship, have we?" I said.

Luke gave me a small smile.

"Yeah" he agreed.

"Maybe we can do it when you get back?" I suggested.

Luke nodded.

"Let's do that" he said.

I smiled a little.

"While I'm away, you can figure out what you want to add to the wedding plans. I'm sure Liana will be more than willing to help you with that" he said.

I chuckled and nodded.

"Okay. I'll do that" I said.

Then, Luke and I both looked ahead.

None of us talked but it felt so meaningful to be at each other's presence at the moment.

"Luke" I called him.

Luke looked at me a bit stunned.

It was the first time I called him by his name without getting mad.

"Yeah?" he asked.

"Don't be gone too long and come back safely, please?" I said.

Luke lightly smiled and he pulled me to him and hugged me. "Okay" he whispered and I laid my head on his chest.

Okay.