The King's Return

45| I WANT HER TO BOND WITH ME

LOGAN'S POV

"How are Dmitri's people holding up? I haven't spoken to him since I got here."

"They are fine, Alpha, don't worry yourself. Everything is good as well, Kiera has been helping me with everything. I swear, she's amazing."

I knew she would, it was one of the reasons I had wanted to marry her in the first place. I knew she would adjust to the pack life easily. I wasn't going to tell Jake that because I didn't want us to fight.

"You don't have to spare my feelings. I know what you're thinking about, even though I'm not there with you. I have thought about it these past few weeks.

"You had no idea that Kiera was going to be mated to me; hell, you didn't even think she would be mated to a werewolf because she's human. I'm not angry at you about what happened or what was going to happen.

"You thought that your mate was in love with someone else which meant you had to let her go. I know that meant you had to marry someone else who would take the position of the Royal Luna.

"Kiera was going to be perfect for that role because she's like your best friend. You guys have known each other since you were very young. There's nothing I can do to change that and I don't think I want to because that would mean she would have never come to Manchester and that means only one thing for me, I would never have met her.

"I love that girl, Logan. I love her with all my heart and I can't imagine my life without her. I don't even know how I survived before I met her. My life starts and ends with her.

"All I'm saying is that I'm not going to lie and say it doesn't affect me to hear about your supposed marriage alliance but you don't have to make it seem like a taboo to talk about it.

"I understand the situation. And you told me that Kiera is like your sister and that makes you my future brother-in-law. Even if you had loved her before, I would thank you for loving her first because that means someone saw what I saw in her.

"I know the Moon Goddess paired us together but she wouldn't have done that if she thought I wouldn't fall in love with her at first sight."

I kept quiet for a while because I didn't really know what to say. Jake doesn't say a lot of personal things to me, even though we're sort of best friends.

He takes his job as my beta too seriously that when we're together, we mostly talk about pack stuff. I think in the last five years that we've been together, this is the longest personal stuff he's shared with me.

"Thank you, Jake. I know you were not going to hold a grudge against me because that is not who you are. And I really apologise for what happened.

"I appreciate your understanding and forgiveness. I am looking forward to being your brother-in-law, by the way." He chuckled and I did the same.

"Well, you should hurry up and fix your relationship with your mate before you miss my wedding with your sister."

"Wedding?"

"I proposed to Kiera yesterday and she said yes. Her parents and your mother have already started preparing for the wedding and according to them, we should not wait longer than a month to get married."

"What else are you not telling me? What has been happening since I left?"

"I f****d up and got her knocked up. Her parents think that if we don't get married sooner, she will start showing."

"Jesus fuckin' Christ! When did all of this happen and why am I just learning about it now?"

"We just confirmed with the doctor a few days ago. I realised that she was having a different scent at first but I didn't think she was pregnant as her scent was changing after we mated. But then I started hearing a heartbeat right after that.

"You were still here but I didn't want to worry you as you were dealing with your own stuff. I also didn't want to say it out loud because I knew I made a mess.

"Kiera is happy about the news but I hate that she will have to stop dancing for a while. She just cancelled her tour because of all of this. I don't know how much she is willing to sacrifice for me.

"Agreeing to help with managing the pack while you're trying to win Amira's heart was already a lot and now this? I just feel guilty for everything. Her mom said Kiera has always wanted a fairytale wedding and now I can't even give her that."

"If Kiera is happy then that means you don't have to worry about a thing. I know Kiera; she always speaks for herself. If she thought everything that is happening wasn't fair to her, she would definitely tell you.

"She loves you and when you love someone, you do everything for them. If she wants a big wedding, give her a big wedding. I will do everything I can to be there for your wedding and mating ceremony. You know I wouldn't miss it for the world."

"I don't know what to say to your mom and her parents. I understand the excitement because I know if my mom was here, she would want to rush the wedding as well. They are more worried about what people will say when they realise that she is pregnant.

"They are not werewolves so I understand their concerns but I want to give my mate her dream wedding."

"Then give it to her. Talk to her about it; tell her what you really want and you can decide together. You told me yourself that she has already sacrificed a lot for you so if she tries to settle, talk her out of it.

"You have the money to give her her dream wedding now; just use your mouth to make it happen. If you can talk to her, it will be easier to talk to her parents about it. In the meantime, I will talk to my mother."

"Thank you so much. I will do everything I can. Please try to fix everything so that you can come home sooner. I can't deal with these women all by myself. You can imagine how difficult it is to handle two mothers and also add a Chinese big mouth on top of that.

"I swear to the Moon Goddess, that woman was sent to Manchester to make my life miserable. She's been bugging me about coming to San Francisco and I think I'm going to let her so that you can deal with her yourself. If I have to spend another day with her, I swear, I will just have to kill her."

The call disconnected before I could respond. He wouldn't dare! I already have a lot on my plate and having that woman here will send me to an early grave.

Knowing her personality, she would make Amira think that I was interested in her. Things would be better if he could just get a mate because that would mean she would be his problem.

Amira is starting to warm up to me and I don't want anything or anyone to jeopardise that. She told me she loved me too today. I know she said it without thinking but that only proves that she is comfortable with me.

Being in my arms comes naturally to her. I promised her that I would take things slowly and that's what I'm going to do. If I have that woman around here while I'm trying to win my mate, my chances of gaining her trust will be very slim.

"Sorry to interrupt Your Majesty, can I come in?" I looked at Greta, the woman I hired to help me take care of the house when I permanently moved to Manchester.

"Come in." I realised I must have been in deep thought because I didn't hear when she knocked and I know she did because that's just who she is.

Greta had previously worked for my mom's parents before my mom married my dad. When my mom found out that Greta had lost her sons and husband in a car accident and needed a job, she informed me. The fact that she was a werewolf herself was a bonus because I didn't have to hide who I was or pretend I was someone else in front of her.

"I have prepared the room as you asked me and your guest can move in any time." I could tell from her smile that she was suspecting that I wanted Amira to move in with me.

"You don't have a problem with serving the queen on your own?"

"No, Your Majesty. I've been in this house for almost five years and I know how to cook Spanish dishes. I think he will like my food and all of my services."

"I didn't tell you she was Spanish."

"I think every werewolf in this world knows that our future queen is Spanish, they just don't know her name."

Even though people know I have found my mate, I have never told anyone who she is except close friends and family and, of course, my pack.

I just didn't want to put pressure on her since she hasn't fully accepted her role as my mate. I want everyone to know her once he fully agrees to be mine, body and soul.

"I just don't want the world to know about her yet."

"I understand Your Majesty. You want to protect her. That is a good thing."

"But you also think it's not a good idea."

"That would be correct, Your Majesty. While it is a good thing, it's not the best of options. She's a werewolf and her not wearing your mark makes her vulnerable. Werewolves don't know she has a mate and that means if she meets a werewolf who is interested in her, he will want to take her as his chosen mate.

"The fact that she is mated to the king means that she is a very attractive woman. Men are going to notice that. The more time she spends with you, the more her skin glows and she becomes even more beautiful.

"I'm not a man but I do know that men love glowing things. They want to own them and the queen is no exception."

I wanted to be angry at what Greta was saying but I also knew that she was telling the truth. I saw how Amira changed when she was with me and when I came to San Francisco, that glow had left.

I know I would kill everyone who dared to take what is mine but I don't want to be a serial killer.

"I appreciate your concern, Greta. The reason I want her here with me is because I want her to bond with me. We're still working on our issues and I think if we're going to work on them faster, we need to live together."

The problem now is that I don't know how I'm going to convince her to move in with me. She said something about her brother and sister-in-law and as a brother myself, I don't know how I would feel about my sister moving in with a man, even if that said man was her mate.

Sam is already married with kids, but I want to scream every time I see her with Aiden. I will have to think of something. She did say that she loved me and I think she would do anything to make me happy, even though I hurt her before.

"Thank you, Greta. You can take the rest of the day off. I am going to be working in my office for the rest of the afternoon. You don't have to worry about dinner, I will figure something out."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."