The Werewolf King’s Runaway Queen
Chapter 63

Alissa's

POV

I looked out the window of the car as we drove away.

There were a few coaster busses in front and behind us where my pack members in but we Lia, Denisse, Bry and I were in a car.

I fought the urge to look back as we left the palace territory.

I closed my eyes and took a deep breath.

The surprising part was that Quin wasn't even whimpering or complaining whatsoever.

She was quiet.

Actually, she's been like that since the wedding day when we were waiting oh so patiently for our mate.

Maybe she too has realized just how serious our problem actually is with Luke.

I don't like that she's not communicating with me but maybe she's trying to take her time in understanding the situation better.

I haven't linked with Luke's wolf for a while now and maybe that's for the best.

I think?

I shook my head as thoughts about Luke rushed into my head.

I shouldn't be thinking of him right now.

I should focus on the people around. Ones who actually care and love me.

Ones who don't want to disappoint me.

Ones who wouldn't leave me hanging.

I sighed.

"What's wrong, Ali?" my brother asked beside me.

Lia and Denisse turned to look at me.

"Nothing, buddy. What made you think that something's wrong" I said.

"You're making a sad face while sighing" he said pointing to my face.

I was?

"What's up? You don't feel good?" Lia asked worried.

I shook my head.

"No. I'm fine. I really am. There were just some...stressing thoughts that came to mind but they're gone now" I said. Lia looked at me curiously.

I gave her a small smile and looked away to avoid further suspicion because Liana will go out of her way to read me.

"Where are we stopping off to eat?" I asked curiously.

It was a long drive and we'd need to stop a few times for the other pack members so we could eat in between and also most importantly, bathroom breaks for the elderly.

"Denisse and I listed some restaurants and even fast food chains we could stop at that aren't already in your area" Lia said enthusiastically as she took out a list.

I looked at the list and chuckled seeing how long it was.

"Babes, were stopping to eat a meal. We're not going for a food trip" I said.

Lia smiled proudly.

"Only the best for your pack members. Also, it's not like we have a budget. This trip of our is an all paid expense trip from my dearest brother and well, your husband" she said winking at me. I still can't get used to the term 'husband' being used with Luke.

I don't know. It just doesn't feel like we've actually gotten married already. It feels somewhat like a not so good dream and nothing else.

But legally, I really am married now and that's also my reality from now on.

"Anyway, what do you plan on doing at Sol, Lia?" Denisse asked Lia.

"Well, first of all, you guys have to tour me in the territory. I need to see Sol in its entirety" she said.

"Then, I want to experience teaching the kids in Sol's school as well. Have I ever told you guys that I wanted to be a teacher before?" she suddenly said.

I looked at her.

"No, you haven't. Since when?" I asked curiously.

"Since I found out that you thought the pups in Sol" she said with a shrug and we all chuckled because of her.

"Oh Lia" I said and we laughed.

After that, Lia talked about everything that she wanted to do while we were at Sol.

She also mentioned she wanted to go to the mall we always went out to on our day out.

Liana was very enthusiastic and excited about the whole trip and I loved seeing her like that.

After some time, we finally reached a stop for a bathroom break for the elderly.

Denisse, Lia, Bry and I went out as well to buy snacks.

"Ali, I need to pee as well" Bry said.

I turn to Denisse and Lia.

"I need to accompany Bry to the bathroom. We'll follow you guys a little later" I said.

They nodded and we parted ways.

We had guards with us so a pair of guards came with Lia and Denisse and another pair came with Bryan and I.

We went to the bathroom and I asked a guard to help Bry inside just in case as we waited outside for them.

After a few minutes, Bry came out and I thanked the guard then we made our way to the store to meet up with Lia and Denisse. We got there and saw them still buying snacks.

We helped them in picking the snacks and my brother was more than happy to grab some for himself.

Lia and I stood side by side.

"It's fun spending someone else's money" Lia said giggling.

I chuckled.

"Specially when it's Luke's money" she added then turned to me.

"You guys weren't able to talk even when we were leaving for Sol, right?" she asked.

I nodded.

"Yeah, we didn't" I said.

"But at least he didn't stop you from leaving and he even sponsored our little trip" she said.

I nodded in agreement.

"He's making an effort, I think but that still doesn't take away the fact that he was MIA on your wedding day" she said.

"Yeah" I agreed.

Lia gave me a pat on the back.

"One of the reasons why I wanted to go to Sol so badly with you was so you and my brother could take some time off away from each other to think" she suddenly said.

I looked at her a bit surprised.

Lia smiled at me.

"I might be mad at him but I wouldn't want you guys to be on bad terms forever. I figured if you guys could have some space away from each other, you'd both be able to think better and talk when we go back" she said. I smiled and hugged her.

So this trip had another reason behind it.

We eventually got back to our vehicle.

We ate the snacks in the the car and talked about the most random things.

Then, we started talking about the pack.

"I don't think you ever told us how you got to Sol in the first place" Lia said as she looked at me.

"Have you?" she said.

I shook my head.

"I don't think so" I said.

"Have I?" I asked back.

We all chuckled including Bryan.

"Not that I remember" Lia said.

"So how did you end up in Sol?" she asked.

I glanced at Denisse.

"This ia crazy one" she said.

I chuckled.

"Why? What happened?" Lia asked intrigued even more now.

I took a deep breath.

"Well, it kinda just happened" I said.

Then, I started telling them what happened before I got so Sol.

How I helped the Luna and all.

How they offered to accept me in their pack.

And how I built my life in Sol.

After that, Liana looked at me in both shock in awe.

"You don't ever fail in getting yourself in the most dangerous situations possible" she said a little bit in disbelief and amusement.

"They needed help and I was the one who was there to offer it" I said with a shrug.

Lia just shook her head with a proud smile then glanced at my brother.

"Your sister is crazy" she told Bry.

Bry looked at me.

"I want to be like Ali" he said.

We all chuckled and laughed after that and I gave Bryan a squeeze.

It's cute and all but I wouldn't want Bry to be like me that way.

I risk my own life without thinking about it and that might sound heroic and all but I know it's got its pros ans cons.

I don't want Bryan to be in harm's way.

After some time, we all took a nap in the car.

I woke up for a moment.

Then, suddenly I felt someone trying to connect with me through the link.

I let the link connect.

"Ali"

It was Lucas.

"Lucas" I replied to him through the link.

"How are you guys doing? Did you arrive in Sol?" he asked through the link.

"Not yet. Everyone in our car is napping. Why?" I asked curiously.

"Nothing. Just wanted to check up on you guys" he told me.

I bit my lower lip.

"Is Luke in the Palace?" I asked curiously.

"Yeah. He's in his office" he told me.

"He's been there since you left and he hasn't left the room since" he added.

I bit my lower lip.

Then, I sighed.

I wonder what he's doing right now.