The Werewolf King’s Runaway Queen
Chapter 89

Alissa's

POV

Today is my last day of being just Alissa Ford Alaric, wife of King Luan Grey Alaric.

Tomorrow, I'll be of royalty.

Queen...

Queen Alissa Alaric.

By tomorrow, I will no longer just live for my own.

I will live for the people.

I'm still scared. Terrified even.

I'm also anxious and nervous.

But I have such an amazing support system with me.

I have my mate, my bestfriends, my parents, my in-laws, my uncles and so many more people.

I've realized that now.

The responsibility of being Queen won't be easy but I'm willing to give my all to become a good leader.

I'm willing to learn on the job and do everything I need to do to become worthy of my place.

I promise.

I took a deep calming breath as I closed my eyes and looked up.

The ray sunlight hitting my face and the cool breeze of air made me smile.

Then, I smelled my mate's scent and I felt a hand wrap around my waist from behind me.

My smile grew even wider as he turned me to face him and I opened my eyes.

Luke smiled back at me.

"Hey" he greeted and gave me a peck on the lips.

"Hi" I said putting my arms around his nape.

It's so nice to see him.

"How are you holding up?" Luke asked.

"Not so good but I think I'll still be fine. I'll always be nervous to be Queen so that sums that up" I said. Luke chuckled.

"Yeah well that doesn't easily go away. I spent my teenage life anxious to be King one day" he said with a shrug.

I chuckled and laid my head on Luke.

"Your pack members from Sol will be arriving in a few hours. Maybe you'll feel a lot better when they arrive" he told me. I smiled.

"I think I will but this isn't so bad either" I said snuggling my head on Luke's chest

Luke chuckled and planted a kiss on my head.

"Do you want to go out for a walk? Maybe that will take your mind off things" Luke suggested..

I nodded.

"That actually sounds lovely" I said.

"Okay, then. Let's do that" he said.

Luke and I went out and we made our way through the woods.

I clung onto Luke's arm as we walked through the woods together.

The woods seemed more peaceful and calming than usual as I looked around.

It was nice being able to take a breather from my cycle of worries.

"Isn't this nice?" Luke said.

I nodded.

"It is" I said as we continued to walk.

"Let's do this more often" he said.

I smiled and chuckled.

"You have a lot of work to do. It will be the same for me, I think" I said.

"Still. A few minutes of walking to clear our heads is more than just a good idea" he said.

"Also, I'm King and you'll be Queen. Who's going to complain?" he said and I laughed. We both did.

After some time walking, Luke and I reached the spot of my favorite tree.

We stopped and both looked up.

"Have I told you yet?" he asked.

"Told me what?" I asked.

Luke looked at me.

"I used to climb your tree when you were gone. The same branch you always sit on and all" he said.

"And why would you do that?" I said.

Luke gave me a small smile.

"Because it was my way of reminding myself of your presence" he said.

I was taken aback.

"I was longing for your presence so badly that I would do anything and everything just so I could be reminded of how it was when you were still here. I was able to keep my sanity every time I felt like going crazy by doing the things you used to do when you were still here" he continued.

"I missed you so much and I couldn't even tell anyone. All I could show them was how upset I was with you because I didn't want to be seen as the miserable mate who was abandoned by their mate" he told me.

I hugged Luke.

I couldn't even apologize because to me, leaving was something I considered one of the best things I did.

I grew up when I was away and I think if I didn't leave then, Luke and I wouldn't be where we are right now.

I think I would've immediately rejected him as soon as I replace out because I'd be too afraid to be with him and wouldn't even give him a chance.

In short, I wouldn't have the courage to be with him.

I wouldn't even give Luke a say on it and just reject him.

Why?

Because that's how the old Alissa was.

"I'm here now" I muttered as I hugged Luke.

Luke hugged me back and buried his face on my neck.

After that, we walked back to the Palace.

My pack members from Sol are coming later for tomorrow's coronation and I wanted to be prepared for them.

I showered and got dressed while Luke was at his office finalizing a few stuff.

I went to the kitchen and I helped out a little since they were cooking a mean for my pack members.

I was also informed that they'll be here in about an hour.

The helpers were busier than ever since tomorrow was the coronation night and guests are coming in advance.

By guest I meant my pack members from Sol.

It's so nice having them visit.

I can still remember our goodbyes so vividly but now, I get to see them like this.

I feel happy.

Everyone was cleaning up, preparing food and everything along with the coronation preparations.

I did my best to help out since I didn't have anything better to do anyway.

Lia and Lucas came back from an errand outside the Palace and also helped us out.

Then, Luke finished what he was doing and did the same.

"Your highness, Lady Alissa" a guard came and got our attention.

"Sol pack members have arrived" he announced.

Here we go.

We came to welcome the Sol pack members and as soon as they came into view, I saw Enzo.

"Ali!" he squealed and came running to me.

I caught Enzo in my arms and hugged him.

"I missed you so much!" he said.

I smiled.

"I missed you too, buddy" I said and Enzo gave me a kiss on the cheek as he smiled from ear to ear.

I greeted, hugged and welcomed everyone and after our little reunion, they were led to their accommodation in the territory.

Enzo stayed behind with me when Bry came and they immediately reconnected.

"I should help out in accommodating my pack members. You go on ahead and do your thing" I told Luke.

Luke nodded and gave me a kiss on the cheek before leaving.

I helped out in the kitchen preparing snacks for my pack members

After that, we made our way to their accommodation with the snacks.

I insisted on helping because I wasn't necessarily busy and I wanted to me my pack members more comfortable with me around.

We arrived at their accommodation with thr snacks and distributed it to everyone so they can have something to eat.

A meal was already being prepared in the Palace.

"Alissa" the Alpha called me.

"Yes, Alpha?" I responded.

"Aren't you busy with preparations? We're okay here. You can go on ahead and do what you have to do instead. We'll be fine" he said.

I shook my head.

"I'm not busy that's why I want to help out as much as I can't to make you guys fiml comfortable" I said.

The Alpha nodded.

"You're certain you're not busy?" he asked again and I nodded.

I'm pretty certain I'm not.

Plus, I like doing this more than the preparation so that's that.

I continued helping everyone settle down and after we finished, we were called out to eat.

We all went together and a buffet was prepared for everyone.

Everyone had a long trip so they were all hungry.

We ate together as we talked.

Eating like this was always fun for me.

Sol pack members usually ate together at least once a month.

We would prepare a bonfire and a buffet and just eat together under the moon.

I loved it so much.

I missed it.

"Ali, are you nervous about the upcoming coronation?" one of my elderly pack members asked.

Everyone's attention was on me now.

"Of course. But I do feel better now knowing that you're all here with me when I get crowned" I saw. "Awwww" everyone reacted.

"Don't be nervous, Ali. We know you'll do a really good job. We trust you" another elderly pack member said.

I smiled.

"We have our full trust in you always. You are capable of becoming a great leader just like how you were a great hero in our pack" another pack member said.

I blushed.

"You guys are making me blush" I said and everyone laughed.

"It's true. We know you, Ali. You'll be a very good Queen. Don't you think so too, Alpha" the pack member said and turned to the Alpha.

We all looked at him as he looked at me.

"I am more than sure that Ali is capable of becoming Queen. After all, she is our Great Alissa" the Alpha said.

It warmed my heart to hear what they all had to say about me.

I felt a certain reassurance with them maybe because in reality, they were the first group of people who I committed my life to serving and protecting.

After we ate, everyone went back to their accommodation to rest.

After seeing that everyone was settled down, I came back to the Palace and I went upstairs to Luke and I's bedroom.

I felt a bit tired so I wanted to rest.

I felt relaxed foe a change.

I flopped down the bed.

I'll just take a quick nap then wash up.

I closed my eyes to rest.

Today was great.

I really loved spending time with Sol pack members.

I do end up missing them a lot when I have to leave or when they have to leave though.

I really wished they were closer.

That would be so amazing.