Becoming Royal — 2
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OLIVIA (LYRA)’S POV.
“That ass is such a waste of handsome face and soothing husky voice.” I murmur as Selena and some other maids assist in getting rid of the dress I had on.
“The crown princess’s maid will be here with another dress shortly. The second crown princess is whiling away sometime so she would still be able to appear before the princes, Alpha and Luna.” A female informs Selena and the rest as she walks into the almost empty room.
“Who was that ass?”
“He –“ She trails off as we hear the sound of heavy footsteps.
Everyone falls on their knees and bow, except I; and Selena looks back. She urges me to bow too, but I would rather focus on the beauty of the lady whose portrait I had also seen in the museum. She walks in with some women who also have their heads bowed and the beautiful one raises a brow at me.
She is not expecting me to bow to her, is she?
Wait, I do not even know how many times they did that squatting thing before getting to kneel and bow.
“Can I touch you?” I ask and she scoffs as she stretches her hands to the side.
The lady next to her hands her a Brise hand fan which has some floral painting on it.
“The fact that you are about to become my brother’s wife doesn’t give you the audacity to be rude to me. You might not even be our Luna.” Her tone depicts so much hatred and I scoff.
I am so proud of myself for not bowing to her.
“I was supposed to bow?” I murmur to myself and attempt to fall on my knees to bow, when some other beautiful lady who I have also seen as part of the royal family due to the same design on her dress walks in.
“You do not have much time; hey, get up.” The second beautiful one says to Selena as she takes the dress from Ms. Rude’s closest maid and hand it over to Selena.
“Your highness.” Selena bows and I shake my head.
So many highnesses –
“Kaia, I will take care of the rest.” Ms. Beautiful and nice, says and the rude one scoffs before turning to leave with her team of maids.
“I wouldn’t have come in here, if not for mother.” I hear her say as she leaves.
“My name is, Gina. I have always wanted to see what my older brother’s wife to be looks like. I am sorry about my half-sister’s behavior, she is usually like that at first but you two will get along later. We have met before?”
No, I saw your picture in the museum.
What was her status, again?
Third crown princess, yes…
“I am Olivia Haynes.” I reply with a smile and they all widen their eyes at me.
What?!
“I know you are, Lyra. I have heard my father, his beta and gamma talk about you before. Besides; you have a sense of humor.” She smiles as I am being dressed.
I am the only one who would wake up on the road to afterlife or past and still be this happy.
“My brother is really nice, he must have been triggered that’s why he let you go.”
“You are that ass’s sister?” I ask and make a mental note to caution myself next time.
I am the exact opposite of myself… I do not usually complain or speak without thinking seven times, I just take it all.
“Half-sister; he is the second crown prince, Adrian.” She explains as the maids let go of me.
“You look more beautiful.” Selena comments and I nod.
Maybe I wasn’t thinking straight when I said I was happy about being here. The only good thing is I am being served and in the city I serve like a slave.
“How old is Princess Lyra?” I whisper to Selena who is walking next to me as we leave the room I just had a change of clothes in.
“Lyra, please – you are scaring me again.” She whispers and Gina turns just her head to ensure we are coming behind her.
Once again, I forgot I am now Lyra. I really do not know how long this we go on and why I am here.
“Right… My mother said I fell and hit my head yesterday, right?” I ask and when she moves her lips to reply, every one stops walking and I take my eyes off her.
Shifting my gaze to the one seated on a throne, I imitate everyone who bows and with my forehead on the concreted floor; I shut my eyes.
“I forgot to mention that you are not going to be the only woman out there, my brother might not even end up choosing you.” Kaia whispers and I see just her feet move away.
“Rise up everyone.” A voice laced with so much power orders and Selena moves her hand to hold mine as we stand.
“Did I tell you to call me Princess when I haven’t been crowned Princess yet?” I whisper and Selena moves closer.
“Yes, you said the princess position is bound to be yours anyway. The crown prince would remember you the moment he touches your hand and he will choose you as his queen, then you can become our Luna.” She is whispering too.
Lyra is such an attitude…
“Is Luna some queen title here?” I ask and I can sense how hard it was for her to stop her eye roll mid-way.
“Are you really not, Lyra?” She asks and I want to nod, but –
If I am trapped in her body, I might as well live as her till I find a way to return.
Let’s take this as an adventure, Olivia…
“I am, but I think I got some of my memories tampered with when I fell yesterday.” I lie and she looks at me with worry in her eyes.
“Are you okay? You told us you were fine yesterday, did you lie to Mother?” She is still whispering.
“Tonight, we all know what night it is.” The man who commands respect says and the people smile.
“Night of the full moon.” The people bellow in unison.
Who celebrates full moon nights?
“Our youths are bound to find their mates tonight and so also will my first son, the crown prince choose his bride to be.” The man the history books call King says and three men dressed royally walks up to the King.
They bow to the King and turn to the crowd. The one who let me fall after saving me sets his gaze on me and I can’t help my melting heart. The rest shifts their gaze to me and I shift mine to my nails. Everyone bows to them, except myself and Selena pulls my hand.
“Bow.” She whispers and ways are parted for one of the princes to walk through as he approaches me.
Without saying a word to me, he looks at me then at Kaia who nods. Taking steady strides away from me, he moves to stand next to his brothers again and the people bow just their heads.
“Staring off from the left; the first is Adrian, the second crown prince who has no sister. The second is Calvin, the third crown prince his sister is Gia. The third is Ace, the fourth crown prince and the nicest of them all.” Sienna introduces each of them and I nod.
“Where is the first crown prince and who is Kaia?” I am back to whispering.
“Kaia is the Luna’s daughter. Her older is the crown prince, Mateo. He is not here, he must be out for some Alpha responsibilities with his beta, gamma and some of the pack protectors.” She answers and I try to connect the dots.
Alpha, beta and Gamma? Some physics and chemistry rays?
“He takes care of rays?” I ask and she narrows her eyes at me.
“Whatever that is, No.” She finally dims it fit to answer me.
Since I am here, can someone please explain what this whole new world is about? This people use words that do not match…
“You will understand soon, I can’t wait to take over.”
A voice sounds in my head and I turn around.
“Selena, did you hear that?”
“What?”
“The female talk… she mentioned taking over.” I tell her.
“No. Lyra, if you continue scaring me like this, I will have no choice but to inform your mother and mine.” She is still on the train of whispering.
“The humans will be here soon.” Gina mouths from where she is standing next to Kaia and Selena grins.
“One last question please.” I whisper and she smiles.
“Yes?”
“Aren’t you all humans?” I ask and like it is a curse, whenever she wants to answer important questions; she is cut off.
Everyone bows again except I as another handsome one moves to stand next to the three crown princes. I watch Kaia, move to whisper something in his ear and he shifts his gaze to me as everyone rises.
“Mateo has returned, let the event begin.” The man who is standing by the King’s right hand orders
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