His Rebellious Lycan Queen

Chapter 2

(Luciana POV)

Flashback:

"You both look soooooo in looovveee." the 5 year old me said dramatically putting the back of my hand on my forehead.

"Now do we?" dad laughed as I nodded struggling to get on his lap. He helped me up and I smiled wide turning to him.

"Yes. You both look at each other all sparkly!" the little me giggled clapping my hands.

"That is because your father and I are in love. Just like you will be when you meet your mate." mom pinched my nose a little before fixing my slanting tiara. "When you meet him you both will feel a strong invisible pulling towards each other. It will feel like no one else matter to you, just that one person who is making your heart beat a thousand times."

"I hope that doesn't happen unless you are at least 30." Dad grumbled making mom laugh.

(Present)

Mates are something I buried deep inside my heart a long time ago. With a life filled with enemies disguised as friends, there was no time to think of such a matter.

But then again it was something I dreamed of in my childhood times.

Growing up and seeing how beautiful a family in love is, I wanted my own to be just as beautiful.

I stared at the man in front of me.

But will it be possible when the person I am meant to be with looks at me with disgust? For one- the elder council will never approve of him. Since I am a female ruler they will surely be expecting someone who will be higher worthy to take over once I mate.

"He is the queen's mate?!" "The queen found her mate!" "How can he speak to her like this?"

"Well, you can't blame his reaction. The queen is a cold hearted woman." "This is a disaster."

I could hear the whispers from the people around me. It's sad to say most of the hate comments were coming from my own people.

I chuckled and looked down at my plate.

"Your Majesty." The elder alpha voiced as I looked at him.

"Yes?"

"Is it true? Is my son your mate?"

I stared at the alpha for a second. Although his face was kept neutral, his eyes shone with excitement.

Of course, he will be. He is mated to the queen. That will make him the king.

"Yes, he is."

The elder Luna gasped smiling wide before walking to the younger son. "Congrats my baby! You always wanted a mate!" she hugged him tight but he pulled her away with a groan.

"Yes, I do. But I didn't want a 'Royal'."

Hatred dripped his voice as he said the word 'royal'.

"Nero!" his father hissed as the latter rolled his eyes and sat on the seat right next to me. Well, I am pretty sure he is forced to sit there since there was no other empty seat.

"I am sorry but could we continue the conversation after the ceremony. I am very much tired from the journey and would like to get some rest before the big event tomorrow." I said making sure I keep my pose as a queen.

A ruler should never let her emotions go out of control.

"Look how cold she is ma! She doesn't even show a little bit of sadness." my mate whispered even though he is very much aware of how strong werewolf hearing is.

Does he think royals are robots?

I ground my teeth but took a deep breath trying to calm myself.

I need to keep my cool at least until the ceremony. I can't risk a fight with them.

The rest of the time was dinner in uncomfortable silence. The food was delicious but the tension in the room made it tasteless.

At times my mate and I would glace at each other. The smell inside the room was too much.

He smelled of the forest after it rains. Surely it was the mate sense which only I get to enjoy. But underneath that, the smell was a mixture of sweat mixed with faint cologne.

I am so glad his mate scent holds an upper hand because it would not be a pleasant experience sitting next to him.

His dress was very casual as compared to the rest in the room. You can see how the rest of the family dressed well to impress the queen while this man beside me doesn't show a care in the world.

His hair was golden blonde and he had a pair of beautiful blue eyes. He wore a low V-neck loose top and black pants. His boots were dirty and he was wearing a sword to the dinner.

None of his family members seems to care about his attire so it is obvious this is the usual attire.

After dinner, Alpha Kennedy thought it was a great idea for my mate to escort me back to my room. The man groaned and tried to argue but stopped as he saw the threatening glares that were being released from his entire family members.

"Thank you so much for the food. It was delicious." I said standing up before giving a small nod.

"I am glad you enjoy it." the elder alpha smiled as the whole family bowed to me. Nero on the other grunted and waited by the door.

"Come on."

Nero was silent and didn't even glance back as he escorted me.

At first, my guards and maids followed us but seeing how uncomfortable he looked I dismissed them all. Now it was the two of us.

'You can always show your true self to your mate. He will never judge' my mom used to say.

What will happen if I show my real personality to him? Not the cold ethics following queen I show others but the real me. The one I sealed after the death of my family.

The one that wants my mate to love and spoil me?

"How old are you, my dear mate?" I asked.

But it won't hurt to get to know him a little.

"I am not your mate." he hissed making me smile.

"Of course you are." I touched his hand with the tip of my finger and sparks exploded between us. "Look at the sparks we share."

He inhaled deeply as his body stiffened. I could see how he tried not to shiver and it made me want to tease him more.

I looked around making sure there was no one around.

"Nero." I called going on my toes so I could say it near his ear.

Mother has always told me how calling a mate by their name leaves a huge impact. And I was right.

He stopped midway and just stood there as still as possible. It was as if he was waiting for my next step.

"You can't deny the fact that the moon goddess made us a pair." I once again whispered before taking a step back.

My eyes widened on seeing how red his ears were.

He is blushing.....

This man in front of me was indeed handsome in a wild untamed way and to be honest it was a little exciting. Living in a life full filled with boring parties and ethics, I couldn’t help but find him amusing in so many ways.

I quickly walked past him, making my way to my room.

Ahh, damn it.

I put my hand on my chest.

I couldn’t help the thug that I felt in my heart.

I am not sure he will be someone who will be part of my life.

Maybe our relationship will end the day after tomorrow when the party winds up and I go back to the palace. Maybe I will never see him after this.

The moon goddess gives us mates but in the end, it is our choice to accept it or not. There are many cases in this world where mates decide to not marry.

But what if there is a little space that will give me the perfect opportunity to grab this man and make him forever mine?

I mean I do have the power of being his mate and queen.