The Alpha Queen and Her Rogue Kingdom

CHAPTER TWELVE

BASTIAN

I was so surprised when we were informed of King Arnold's intention to meet me, that I almost forgot the trance I was in since I came to this place and saw her, I waited with August patiently until they came back for us to guide us to the place of the meeting, while racking my brain trying to remember all the arguments that I had prepared to expose the king and gain his support, and which I forgot the second I saw her.

And while we were sitting on the sofa in that small living room that looked quite like my own office, I felt her, I felt her presence close by and my senses were immediately on alert, but even with everything that has happened and the time that has elapsed, even after seeing the way that i***t touched and kissed her during the coronation ceremony, even after having restrained myself from making a scene, I couldn't help the shock and anger when I saw her enter on the arm of her new husband, jealousy invaded me and I just wanted to bite his head off.

When I noticed that she turned to leave I was almost grateful because honestly, I did not know how much longer I was going to be able to bear the image of the newlyweds in front of me, but then King Arnold came in and asked them to sit right in front of us, and despite the raw and penetrating way she looked at me when I arrived, at this moment she seemed to be avoiding my gaze at all costs, focusing solely on the king sitting in our midst, or her husband's hand on hers, but I know her, I know her more than that asshole could even if they spent the rest of their lives together, I know her more than I know myself because we were once one, not long ago her soul was united to mine, and for that reason, I know my presence affects her as much as hers affects me.

Now all that I have to do is get her to separate herself from the pesky leech she calls husband, so I can go over and try to get her to listen to me, and my opportunity is given almost instantly when King Arnold begins to speak:

“I know this may seem unorthodox, but the truth is that my time is limited, and I thought that this would be the best way to solve this matter without having to get into unnecessary complications, besides that I make sure to avoid any type of rumor or misrepresented information that may come up afterward… I know you have both been trying to meet me in the past days, and that you probably have the same reason behind this urgency, so I decided to call you here and fix this once and for all,” he says while looking from her to me.

"You are right, but I consider that this would only require the presence of those who are really involved in this, so I see no reason for anyone else to be here apart from Miss Bloodmoon, your Majesty, and myself," I immediately intervene, and out of the corner of my eye I notice August looking at me curiously, but my gaze is focused on the reaction of the two people sitting across from me, especially hers.

"She is not 'Miss Bloodmoon', she is Her Majesty, Queen Elina Bloodmoon of Crimson Woods, and you should address her as such, don't forget that she is no longer your royal guard, she is my wife," the son of a b***h tells me through his clenched teeth, and I feel August's hand settle on my shoulder almost immediately, perhaps feeling my murderous desire rise to the surface, and trying to calm me down from doing something reckless.

"Your majesty, whatever you are going to tell me you can do it in front of my husband, he will find out eventually anyway," She speaks for the first time, and I feel my heart sinking when I hear her call that asshole 'my husband'.

“I will be quick because frankly, this matter is getting a bit rugged and I don't want problems on the day of my coronation: I will not support you, either of you, I know that is what you are looking for from me, and that is why I wanted to say it in front of the two of you to avoid future misunderstandings, I also know that although you have not declared a formal war between both kingdoms, the conflict exists, but I do not intend to get involved in it, you are both my commercial allies and I would like it to remain that way, so I beg you both to leave me out of this matter, and now, if you are willing to put your differences aside for a moment, you are more than welcome to the coronation banquet, if instead, you are going to continue with this… ” the king says pointing at the angry glances we have been exchanging with that jerk, and Elina looks at us both in annoyance as well.

“… I would rather you left right now,” King Arnold finishes and gives us both a tight smile before standing up.

"We will leave immediately, thank you for your hospitality," she responds also standing up, and her husband imitates her like a well-trained puppy.

"We will be leaving too, your Majesty, don't worry about it," August chimes in as he tightens his grip on my arm and begins to subtly push me toward the door.

"Oh, I think it's for the best, thank you all for coming and I hope our business relationships are not affected," King Arnold says before leaving, and I notice how she shoots an annoyed look at that i***t before starting to walk towards the entrance of the palace, while he follows her closely.

"What are you doing?" August asks me when he notices that I start to follow them.

"I have to talk to her," I reply, and he exhales in frustration before following me.

"Elina!" I say her name for the first time in almost a year, and immediately a strange sensation runs through my stomach.

"Can we talk for a moment?" I insist out loud as I watch them walk down the steps to the main entrance.

"There is nothing to talk about," the jerk tells me as he turns and steps between us, almost like he is a barrier.

"I wasn't asking you, so move on," I say with a growl.

"You will not come near my wife," he responds in an aggressive tone, and I feel my wolf on the surface ready to come out to break his neck.

"Try to stop me," I reply ready to attack, but August is digging his nails into my back, causing me pain to prevent me from transforming.

"Stop it, both of you!" Elina intervenes, glaring at us, and I see the way that i***t takes a step back and seems to leave his attacking position almost instantly, even I feel the need to stop, and realize that she has probably used her aura of alpha to order us to stop.

"We don't have to stay here to listen to what he..... darling?" the asshole starts to say but stops when he notices that Elina's expression goes blank and her eyes go out of focus, as if she is receiving a mind link, and a very bad one.

"They are under attack," she whispers, panic creeping into her voice as her head turns to the west.

"What is going on?" he asks her, but she doesn't seem to be listening, she turns to me, and her panicky eyes look at me for a brief moment that seems almost non-existent, and a second later she has completely transformed into her wolf form and starts running at really high speed into the forest.

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