His Rebellious Lycan Queen

Chapter 10

Luciana POV)

"All preparations for the banquet is done, your majesty." Lord Stephan bowed as I nodded at him with a sigh.

"Ok. I will read the detailed report and submit the changes if any by the next day. Also, I will be introducing Alpha Nero as my mate in the banquet." I said as the whole room looked at me in shock.

"Your Majesty?!"

"What! Hell no!"

Two voices rose to make me raise one of my eyebrows.

The first one was by Lord Stephan because clearly, this is something that is beyond their acceptance.

There is no way they are willing to accept Nero as my mate. The second one was a fuming Nero, glaring at me from the corner of the room.

He stared at me for a few seconds but then sat back at his place with a groan.

Lord Stephan on the other hand decided to continue speaking.

"Your Majesty, isn’t it better you introduce him to the council first?" he asked, his hands playing with one of the many gold rings he wore.

"I am sure the council will be participating in the banquet. So I don't see the problem."

The man ground his teeth, staring at me for a few seconds. But eventually, he bowed and accepted my idea.

If I introduce my mate before the banquet, the councils will go against us and cause a problem. I don't mind what they do, but I am sure there will be voting where we will determine if it should be announced or not.

And I will definitely lose.

But if it is done at the banquet, they will be silent since there will be a lot of guests. They are sure to be hesitant when it comes to matters concerning their dignity and pride.

"For now, keep the plan a secret between you and me, Lord Stephan." I said making his eyes widen. I knew he was going to tell the council members so they can rebel against me before the banquet.

But now that he will swear to me, he will not be able to do that since it will be considered betraying the queen.

He looked hesitant about saying this but in the end, he will have to agree to it.

"Lord Stephan, I don't have all day." I said making him look at me.

"But isn't it considered cheating the council members?" he said and I was honestly shocked at what he said.

So he can cheat on his queen but he can't cheat on his council?

"My dear lord." I smiled as he took a step back cautiously. "How is it cheating? We are merely giving them a surprise. They will be happy to find that I accepted a person to stand as king since that is what they wanted."

He stiffened at my cold tone, taking a step back.

"Um yes yes. You are right but still, I am vulnerable..." I was starting to get annoyed by his arguments.

"As your queen, I swear to take full responsibility on the matter. You are merely following my order so there is no problem."

"T-thank you, your majesty." he said still looking cautious.

"You may leave." I said to which he bowed and quickly stumbled away.

I hate him and half of the council members. Their bias ass has always been torture for me. Many of my plans have failed because of their f*****g voting system.

5 years of ruling with these bastards behind my back, helped me learn ways to get them back. A bunch of idiotic assholes only living for money and fame.

The moment he left the room, Nero stood up. I watched with a raised eyebrow as he walked up to me.

"I am not willing to be introduced as your mate," he said making me sigh.

"You are my mate and everyone in the palace knows. Why not just officially introduce?"

"Because I don't want to be your mate." he slammed his hand on the table with a bang.

He looked annoyed but I was even more annoyed.

"Nero, calm down." I could feel my power oozing out of my body.

"Your powers are useless over me." he growled making me look at him in shock. It's like he has no effect over it.

"What? Why?" I asked him confused. But he only stared at me for a few seconds before turning.

"What I said is final, I am not willing to be introduced as your mate."

"And I am not willing to obliged with your request."

This time he quickly moved to my side, his hands slammed onto my chair. His face was close to mine, his ragged breath brushing my cheeks. His eyes were glowing a low blue.

"You f*****g high almighty people f*****g do as you wish. Don't you understand what 'no' means?!"

He looked fierce but I took a deep breath trying to calm my fast beating heart. He looked scary but I shouldn’t show the fear I felt.

"Why are you being so stubborn?" I asked putting my hand on his face. But he only growled grabbing it and putting it above my head.

"Don't touch me like that. I am not willing to be your mate. I don't f*****g want to be mated to a royal. Get that into your head"

He angrily glared into my eyes but I only smiled. His face turned into that of disgust before leaving my hand, pushing me a little.

"You people are f*****g mad."

"You curse a lot."

"It's none of your business." he growled before walking away from me.

"It's not proper ethics" he once again growled opening the door and glaring at me.

"I don't care."

He slammed the door shut and I couldn’t help but sigh.

"My goddess, I thought he will kill me" I mumbled putting my hand over my heart. "He is scary."

I chuckled before ringing the bell.

William walked in a few seconds later with a confused face. He probably saw my fuming mate

"Seems like my mate ran off somewhere. Make sure you keep your eyes on him."

"Yes, your highness." He chuckled and bowed his head in respect before walking out of the room.