There would be a giant banquet, celebrated by all werewolves. Tonight was the birthday of the King's youngest daughter so was his coronation and acceptance as King of Werewolves showing off he received their alliances.
They have already accepted and known him as King but he needed a proper one in order to attend a decade of meeting with other leaders of the supernatural court. It would be composed of Fairies, Ghosts, Witches, Cursed or Enchanted beings and more.
Rebuilding over the Manor into a castle happened so quick at a snap of a demon's fingers it was finish. It was Luca's way of gratitude for saving him though he also thanked and helped over Alpha Raoul. Quickly turning over friends.
The throne room was flocked with guests, every member of the court or different monarchs were present including the Vampire King and Queen. Walls painted over a deep green color made it rich and neat. The floor was marbled and polished to shine for tonight.
Laylana wore her black huge gown with heavy silver embroidery stitched up to the gown giving it a nice touch with the waist giving it an alluring look as Atticus and Cole wore a black suit along side of her.
Most men inside the room wore their best tuxes and styled their beards and hair for tonight's occasion. With the females with their fancy dresses parading in style and glamour. Hair done, nails done paired with heavy jewelry and beautiful shoes as their men showered them to show off.
King Charles bowed down to Rieka who wore a white dress and cloak as a symbol she was the seer in their pack.
The seer raised the crown as she spoke an ancient right of crowning a new King. Placing the werewolves powerful and mighty in the realm. On his back was a heavy and rich robe made for a King, carrying a symbol on his back. Details about werewolf history was sewn on the back in silk gold threads. Telling the story of the past from the bottom gradually going up to meet the future which was his crown.
They had gain independence long before but it took them long to unite as one, wolves can get territorial for power and dominance.
Placing the crown gently, so did his children received their crown's as well. He had his crown adorned with pearls as it reminded him of his wife's love of pearls.
Cole's crown was styled to be graceful but strong and fierce like the wolf he is. As Spades surrounded his crown in decor and diamonds. For Laylana her were shaped in a five petal flowered diamond for it was like starlight bursting from her hair.
Cole was crowned Prince and next heir to follow before Laylana though some may oppose for the wouldn't allow a vampire to mingle in the bloodline of the Anderson's they have no choice as she was in a fact a legitimate daughter who's been cursed and punished by the King of Vampires.
Damian had the upper hand of punishing the werewolves for Rose Roux was a vampire. He had more power than Charles yet for the King of Werewolves he thought becoming a King would protect his daughter yet that would not happen. It means Laylana is now under his hand and wouldn't belong as a werewolf under her father's name. After the coronation, the princess would be sent to his kingdom with Atticus as one of his trusted Lords and physician in training.
He had a wicked smirk as the girl was crowned, his wife didn't knew about this law. With Laylana's incapability to transformed or feel her wolf she would be considered as a vampire.
How he wanted to tortured her mind out and go insane, she looked exactly like Rose Roux. Yet she had brown eyes and hair opposite to Rose's blond hair and eyes who was also gentle and had more Manners than this mutt.
Clapping his hands as his wife smiled at him and clapped happily watching the new monarchs get crown. She couldn't help but feel weird about the facial expression he held. It was the same when he killed Kenna and her almost. It gave her the creeps.
Her skin went cold and she feel unwell, looking at where her husband was looking. She found Laylana, was he interested on her or plotting something against her?
"What are you thinking my King? " she held her smile and looked over to Laylana.
"How much I want to make her bleed. " he sighed and kissed her cheek. "Don't not worry yourself, it should be her you should be worry about. " he smirked and never said another word as the others cheered, wolves howl and the fireworks outside roared.
Opening the grand windows as the guests watched the light accompanied with fire pixies dancing in the sky.
Laylana held her mate's hand or mostly beloved now, her mark on his neck disappeared as her wolf was sent to sleep. Yet she was marked with his, perhaps she'll try tonight to mark him again but this time as a vampire but she does not know how to.
Her made sure to wear her best tonight, Jessica was back to her get dress in for tonight. Admiring her mate beside her as she awned as his sight. He had grew in a funny mustache, he informed her that vampires could control their body as much as they want. Maybe she'll try it with her hair though it would acquire blood.
She saw her father smiling proudly and so was her brother yet she felt eerie. Someone was watching her, she saw Damian giving her a wicked amusement on his face, much worse than David. She felt so little and weak at his sight, she didn't know what she felt. She was now a princess, she would have felt powerful yet how.
Glancing back at Atticus she noticed a brooch he wore it had emeralds, pearls, red maple leaves, diamonds and a red Ruby in the centre.
"Where did you get that? " she asked, knowing he had own several jewelry stores. She had never seen this.
"It is a gift personally given by King Damian when his Queen delivered the royal jewels. "
She nodded then asked what it held or it's purpose, she was sure nobles giving out gifts meant something.
"He named me one of his Lords and physician in training. I will accompany Maria's birth. " his eyes were proud as he adjusted his bow tie well.
"What about me? Where would we stay? We cannot transport everyday, they live somewhere that is far and away from my home. I do not trust the king one bit. "
"We will live with them, there is nothing to fear. He swore an oath to never harm you. After Maria's third child will be delivered safely, we can go wherever we want, live nearby your father. Anything you want dear. " he smiled.
Deep down she knew the King isn't please until he harm her. He would not rest until he kills her. For goddamn sake she wasn't her grandmother.
The newly crown Prince greeted the guests with his Father, his sister have slipped out somewhere at the party. It was her birthday after all. He couldn't help but felt watched, watched from a distance it made him felt alarmed yet his wolf was calm. It somehow made him feel safe and protect, nothing to worry about but it freaked him out. Finding the eyes of a woman with a swollen belly ready to pop any moment from her.
She looked at him with compassion and sadness on her eyes etched. She made him feel longing for something he didn't knew of, the woman walked along side with her husband towards his Father.
She wore a red gown that looked heavy to walk and carry the skirt, her hair was curled and set at her back. Reaching over to her knees and on her head was a diamond crown with the royal jewels of the family she carries hung around her neck. Matching his partner, he wore a black suit with red silk embroidered flowers on his tux yet he didn't wore a bow tie and opened the buttons on his collar and first button on his chest. Beard trimmed and maintained so was his hair with a crown on top on him. A giant red Ruby was on top on the elaborated crown, to the Prince it would have looked heavy but he was a little bit worry with the Queen by his side.
The woman almost fainted delivering the jewels days ago.
She bowed and greeted the King as her husband stood still and held his place. It meant he was more superior than the wolf King. It threaten him but what could he do? This was the man that killed his mother, made his sister suffer and probably forced a child to marry him. The Queen looked sad and depressed most times, he wondered at that. She had everything riches, fame, power and a title. What could she worry about?
"Congratulations King Charles and your newly crowned Prince, Prince Cole. I hope this would strengthen our alliance more and seek peace no? " she spoke in a confident manner using a formal and soft voice. She was tiny, four feet and a couple of inches, so small compared to her husband giant stature.
"Thank you my dear, please enjoy the party as much as your heart desires. " his father cheerfully spoke and Shook hands with the Queen not giving a glance to her husband.
"I advise you call my Queen with her title. " Damian's eyes flashed in gold as he rose an eyebrow.
What shocked me was that she stumped on her husband's foot.
"Please excuse my Husband, he's just worried about the ba-by. " she gave a chuckle and glared at the man beside her.
She then took off her pin from her chest, pinning it to the suit King Charles wore. Her husband glared and questioned at her wife's behavior. She whispered something to the King's ear as the others couldn't hear.
They both laugh and left us afterwards. Asking his father in curiosity the old man didn't told him a word and laughed.
The brooch had a Ruby on the middle as gold was formed into four ribbons tied together in style as a pearl and another jewel hang on. Yet what he knew that jewel was blessed with the Queen's blood.
He heard tales about the Queen's healing powers perhaps it was to aid his father or it was a protection charm. He didn't knew but was suspicious to it.
Now he has thought about it, his father and the Queen had been close. Too close....
The King had a dance with his daughter, her father stepped on her foot sometimes. She wasn't the only one finding it hard, he was always away and never dared to dance when her mother died. Her father twirled her around the dance floor as the guests watched and later joined them in a circle.
The women laughed as their partners grinned, their skirts spin and danced along. Colorful, bright and sparkling as the moon glowed brighter and bigger tonight. Knowing they were blessed tonight. The princess later danced with her mate, ber heart felt in sweet bliss.
Forgetting her doubts and worries in life, feeling carefree and enjoying her birthday.
Finally she had her mate to love and hold...
Meanwhile the Vampire King and Queen didn't dance as Maria was feeling dizzy. She couldn't feel her legs after standing that long, so far this has been the heaviest child she carried!
"Damian, you can dance with Lilith.. I need to rest. " she breathed out.
"Lilith's grounded honey, she's in the castle having lessons with her Aunt or partying for all we can think of. " he chuckled.
"Come on, you're more important. Let's get rest tonight and join in early tomorrow alright. "
She nodded with a smile as he carried her back to their guest Chambers, light as a feather. Helping her take off her gown as he handed over a light chemise for bed. Taking off her jewelry then gave her little feet a massage.
"You're in a good mood. " said Maria to her husband.
"My plan is working well. " he grinned softly yet the aura he gave her was different. Focusing on her pressing her pressure points on her feet to help her feet relax.
"It has something to do with Laylana? " she asked, his smile turned into a frown knowing he cannot lie that easily to his wife.
"I promised to keep her alive for you, I promised not to hurt her for Atticus but if she does something that I don't find following my laws. I will kill her. "
"Must you be intolerance and cold my beloved King. " her voice soft and wavered.
Sighing off he stood up and sat at the bed beside her.
"I will try. " he spoke.
"Your face isn't convincing. " raising her brow. She knew with his pride it wouldn't be easy to make him succumbed, they both sleep earlier for he did not care with the other monarchs. He only came in since his wife wanted to come.
When he fell asleep, Maria left the bed and wore a thick woolen dress for comfort. Taking out her two pigs, a white and a black one. Strolling down to Laylana's room as she asked Atticus early where they were.
Knocking on the door as she hummed waiting for Laylana to open it for her. Sadly the wolf would not Dare to let her in.
LAYLANA'S POV
Maria was nosy as hell, not that noisy but she was complaining about how heavy she was carrying something then it jumped off her hand. Well one as she knocked on my door lightly. Breathing hard as walking was already stressful for her. Giving me an insight that pregnancy is hard.
"Laylana can we talk? I brought you your presents. "
"Leave them at door. "
"Laylana! It's heavy! "
I remained silent and ignored her with Atticus laughing over.
"Ahhhhh! Ughh ahhh! " she started moaning out in annoyance about how heavy it was. God she acts like a dead doll or a child most times.
"L-A-Y-L-A-N-A! Atticus! "
"Ahhhhh..... Muhhaa.. Ahhhh! "
"It's a piiiii-ig-ig, a small chubby piglet like we used to talk about. " she whined as I heard a pig snorted a little.
Did she said pig?
Annoyed as hell, I crept the door slightly opened and Maria's hand immediately bursted in the gap. Jesus Christ she scared me in horror!
"I wanna talk.... " she whined.
"Give me the pig first. " I commanded which she handed over and I closed the door.
The pig was an adorable white little bumble. It even wore a tiny pearled necklace I just wanna squish it with love. It was asleep as well all cozy at my hands.
"Can we talk now? " she asked behind the door.
I didn't answered, I didn't really wanted to talk to her.
"Will you talk to me if I give you another pig? It's for Atticus as well. "
"Alright, hand it over. " opening the door slightly again and had my hand out as she carried the small pig from the ground to my hand.
It was a little black one and it matched my new white little piggy. Placing them over in the bed since the little one also feel asleep quickly.
"Now? " she asked.
"No. " turning away from the door and lay on the bed stroking on the pigs soft furr and chubby bodies.
"Just talk to her babe. "
"This does not concern you."
A tear dropped on Atticus' eye.
"You made her cry, if the King finds about this. He would not stand by. " he rose from the bed and opened the door though Maria was no longer there.
Guess I have to talk to her in the morning.