Warrior Princess
Chapter 16

Samantha’s POV

“So no one is going to say anything about a Rogue sitting on the throne?” Marcy pipes in. she spoke lowly enough that we all knew it was meant maliciously. Duke elbowed her and told her to stop that it was enough. She rolled her eyes but relented. Or at least we thought she was done.

“Marcy, I may have been a rogue at the time, but if you’d like you’re more than welcome to check my record. I am not a criminal, I’ve never broken any laws except trespassing here when I was being chased. I am not violent. I was raised in the Blue Ridge mountain pack. I was raised in a loving home and trained by my father who was beta and even the alpha there himself. While I never thought I would be queen everyone is right the throne is rightfully mine. Now I would like everyone to be able to get along and eat peacefully so if you’re done then I’m glad to let that be the end of it.” Kasen looks at me with awe and pride with how I handled the situation. We all resume eating.

“Rose is such a cute and smart kid. You both are very lucky.” I tell duke and Marcy. Everyone agrees. Except for Marcy.

“Why would you say we’re lucky to have her? Think we should have a stupid ugly pup?”

Duke slams his hand down on the table making everyone including me jump. Everyone except Kasen and Andrew. Kasen growls at the fact that I was startled, and Duke bows his head and extends his neck in a sign of submission and apology.

“Marcy, that is enough. We’ve been here an hour and you’re picking fights. She gave you a compliment about our pup. I don’t understand why you’re being a brat about this. I’m sorry, everyone. I really was hoping this would be a nice dinner. A chance for everyone to start over.” he bows his head shamefully. I’m surprised when Kasen speaks up.

“It still can. You haven’t done anything wrong tonight. At the moment, only one person here is on the verge of pissing me off. Let’s finish this dinner and see where things go.” I place my hand on his knee and squeeze it. He tenses and looks at me. His eyes flickered between black and blue. Whoopsie, did I do that? I quickly resume eating, so I don’t tempt mister alpha again.

“So, Gemma how old are you?” I ask her. I really want to get to know this family. Well everyone except Marcy. She can go fly a kite.

“I’m 17. I actually have my first shift next week. I’m super nervous about it.” I remember my first shift. Akira whines at the memory of pain.

“The first shift is always the worst. I had shifted the night I ran away from my family. What a crappy birthday that was. Hah. But if you would like some extra support, I would love to be there with you on your first shift.” Her eyes light up, and she nods frantically.

“I also was wondering. I need some new clothes and things. Would you like to come shopping with me one day this week? You, Rosaline, and Marcy if you would like to join, you’re welcome.” Rosaline nods, and the mother and daughter duo look like they are plotting against me here. Marcy however scoffs.

“I’ve lost my appetite. Something rotten must be making me sick. I’m going home. Duke you have baby duty tonight” she doesn’t wait for a response she just gets up and leaves.

“I’m sorry, Samantha.” Duke apologizes.

“Did I do something wrong? I was just trying to be nice.” Kasen k****s my cheek and Everyone else looks shocked at the events that just unfolded. Rose just sits there playing with the food on her plate.

“Does this often happen, duke?” Kasen asked. He just nods looking at Rose. He has such love in his eyes for his daughter, but he looks sad.

“Rosie darling, would you like to help nana get the apple pie cut and ready to serve?” Her attitude takes a 180 and she hastily gets out of the chair and heads to the kitchen. Once Rose is out of earshot, we resume conversations.

“Marcy likes to put a show on for people. She wants to look like a good person. When in reality this is the most time she’s spent with Rose. Rose craves her attention, but Marcy couldn’t give a damn. Marcy maybe changed 1 diaper in her whole life and never got up in the middle of the night for feeding. She’s more interested in climbing the ladder. It makes me so mad because she is such a good kid. Marcy found her mate last month and she rejected him because he was just a warrior. I felt bad for the guy. Truthfully, she is still upset about how everything happened. I’ve heard her at night talking to her friends on the phone about how she wants to take the throne. She stayed with me thinking I would ascend before you. Which is Absurd. She is a power-hungry mongrel. I know I shouldn’t talk about her mom like that, but you all see what she’s like.” He takes a deep breath.

“I know I f****d up Kasen. We had such a good relationship. I was blinded by l**t and that’s no excuse. I was young and dumb. I still am a bit, but having rose changed my life. I had to grow up. Everything changed after her. I know you won’t forgive me overnight but I’m willing to try. Hell, I never wanted to cut ties with you. I understand why you did though…”

He trails off, and Kasen’s jaw is clenched. I run my fingers through the hair on the back of his hair and you see his whole posture just slump in relaxation. Being the queen of awkward moments and saying the wrong thing at the wrong time I decide to be the very smart person and say. “Well, look on the bright side if you hadn’t betrayed your brother he would have ended up marrying that wench. And can you imagine her on the throne?”

Gemma spits out her tea and some of it comes out of her nose. Andrew just laughs and Duke looks like I’ve grown three heads. Kasen just looks at me almost as if to say, ‘did that really come out of your mouth’. He is fighting back a smile, but eventually my idiocy wins, and he gives me a big toothy grin.

“You’re good for him.” Duke says to me. I nod at him and we all continue having jokes and laughs. I look around the room and can’t help but feel so happy to be here.

Kasens POV

After finishing desert Duke decided it was time to leave and get rose to bed. Before he could leave, mom offered to watch Rose for the night. She is pushing us to fix our relationship.

After seeing how much he is struggling with life and Marcy now I can’t help but feel sorry for him. Sam is right though. If it weren’t for him doing what he did I would be married to her right now. I shiver at that thought. After the way she acted tonight knowing that she isn’t in my good graces. That’s unacceptable. She showed how much of a snake she really is and how badly she had me fooled then.

Duke looks to me to see if I am okay with him staying. I nod. Sam is also right again. Holding grudges really does tear a person down. It’s so much work to hate someone.

Sam, Duke, my dad and Myself go into my dad’s office. He uses it for study and personal hide away from mom. I sit on the armchair and pull sam into my lap. Duke sits across from me and my dad stands against his desk.

“So you fought a bear shifter and lived to tell the tale?” My dad asked.

“Dad, she fought a royal bear shifter…” He freezes.

“I’m sorry, repeat yourself, son.” I sigh.

“We have him in custody in the cells downstairs. Before we continue, I want you to know he was given a lie detector test and truth serum.” I wait for their nods. “He is the 4th son of the current reigning bear king. But the stories aren’t true. He was forced out of his kingdom due to a difference of opinion. He never tried to kill anyone. Well except sam during the fight, but that’s handled. He is on our lands to warn us. The bear king has been decimating other kingdoms and killing other royals. Those he doesn’t kill have been forced into hiding. The bear king has the Supernatural Council in his back pocket. They are turning a blind eye to it all. They are even helping them with leaks of information. Dad, the wolf Kingdom is next. We have a war on our hands. I don’t know when. I don’t know how strong his armies are. But they are coming. He is here to fight with us. He tried to go to the council not knowing they were dirty to report what his father was doing. They told him it would all be handled and within 2 days he was thrown out of his kingdom and he has been hunted down ever since. He stayed here to lay low. No one would think to look for him here knowing our kingdoms aren’t on the greatest of terms. But I have people I trust going to other kingdoms seeking refugees. Looking for the royals that are in hiding. We are gathering allies and I need to come up with a plan.”

Duke looks like he has seen a ghost, but my dad doesn’t say anything. He doesn’t even look shocked.

“So, it’s finally happening.” He mutters.

“What, dad? What is finally happening?” He walks to his bookshelf and pulls out an old leather book that seems to be hundreds of years old.

“There was a prophecy. That spoke of a war bigger than anyone has ever seen in the supernatural world. It’s better if I just show you.” He flips the book a few pages and places it on his desk. We all walk up to it, and Sam reads it aloud.

“Bonds are Forged, Kingdoms will rise. Those who seek power will meet their demise. True leaders are the ones who shall reign, for compromise and compassion shall lead the way. Beware the dark and evil heart. If evil prevails, the world will fall apart. One mated pair shall lead the charge to victory, a Sacrifice must be made in order to obtain. Stay pure of heart, and stay true to one’s self. For if you let evil into your heart, then you shall be torn apart. Seek the identical, the ones who are fair and just. For they will be a key, a must. For one and for all, this battle will rage, if the battle is one then the world will be saved.”

“Those who seek power will meet their demise. That’s obviously the council and the bear king. It warns us to keep true to ourselves and to always be pure of heart. What I don’t get are the one mated pair and the identical.” Duke states.

“Sam, you’re a twin, right?” Dad asks. She nods.

“A twin and a warrior. Are you both skilled fighters?” again, she nods.

“We were the best pair on the east coast. We would always go to other packs and train their warriors. The only wolf I wasn’t able to beat in a match was our alpha.” Dad thinks, rubbing his chin. “I think you and your twin are a part of this prophecy. It also solidifies my thoughts that you are Kasen’s mate. He is the King. You will be a bonded pair after your coronation. This prophecy is about you all. You all will be either this world’s saving grace or the doom of us all. Win, or we all die…no pressure. Got it.” I can hear her heartbeat quicken.

“We will do this together. Me, you, and Jake. You can do this. We will have help. We won’t be alone out there. It just says we will be key players.” She leans into me and wraps her arms around my neck.

“Let’s discuss this more tomorrow. I’m going to take her to bed. Dad, do more research on this, please. Sam’s dad is here as well use him as a resource. Alpha Aaron is here as well. Duke, meet up with Josh and Marcus. I will link them to ensure they don’t arrest you for being on the castle grounds. Let them know I want you to help them plan for this. You were always good with strategies. Tell them I will meet with all of you in the morning. Until then, goodnight.”

They nod and get to work with what I’ve asked of them. I scoop up my mate and begin the trek to our room. This was a lot of information for even myself. I can only imagine how she feels.

Marcys POV

That ugly, stupid, mutt. She thinks she can take my throne. Newsflash, that throne is mine. Things with Kasen didn’t work out. I got sloppy and thought with my v****a instead of my brain. I can’t believe he was going to propose that night. I was so close. The Crown was almost mine! I got off task. I never meant to get pregnant. I never wanted to have pups. But Duke was adamant about not getting rid of her.

I will figure out how to get my throne back, even if it’s the last thing I will ever do.

The stupid king Demoted me to omega. I was the pack laughingstock. At least it’s better than being a filthy rogue. A Rogue as our queen. Give me a f*g break.

Shell, be sorry. They all will be sorry.