Chapter 75

Freya I am the happiest. Everything has ended. King Marco had died. After his fated mate died, he'd gone feral. He couldn't think properly and just went on a rampage. Maybe many would wonder why he was like that when he had already marked someone else. But the truth is, he never was. Everything that everyone was seeing was just a spell that his mate had cast, and his mark was from his true mate. She's strong because she managed to pull that off for a very long time. They had not deceived not just one person but everyone in the palace. All along, they both used Ronaldo as a diversion from their plan. So there will be someone who will take the blame or become their scapegoat when they decide to release the spell. Unfortunately for them, my mother was also a witch who specialized in rejecting spells. It was what she taught me when I was a child. I don't know if she sees the future, though. He made my adoptive parents come and get me to where they found me even before it happened. And the portal that she used to take me there as well. She never taught me that, so I guess she just learned it from someone else. All the warriors were under her spell, and we were too if I had not remembered everything about my childhood. Unknown to everyone, even my mate, I slowly regained my memories after I dreamed about the deaths of my biological parents and my entire pack. 'Princess," Camila called me. She was smiling when I looked at her. We are on the training ground, preparing for the coronation. Not for me or Matteo, but for his father, Marcus. My mate decided to delay his reign and let his father take over. He said he wanted to have time with me before he took on the responsibility. Marcus was hesitant at first, but the council agreed to it as well. It was for those lost years that he had been deprived of his rights. 'Are you sure that you are not going to bring me with you when you leave?" she asked. 'Yes, you stay here or have a vacation with your mate," I replied. 'But–" 'You don't have to worry. Nothing's going to happen." I said, stopping her from saying whatever she wanted to say. 'If you have time to tease me, why don't you help me check if everything is ready for the coronation later?" 'If that's what you want, princess," she replied, smiling, and we both looked into all the details. It has been two weeks since that battle, and it was saddening, but at least we managed to put things back in their place. 'Thank you, princess," she said as we walked back to the palace. 'For what?" 'For telling us to leave the war, I don't know what I will do if something happens to my friend. I know it appears that we are cowards, but" 'I already told you my reason when I mind-linked you three back then. The enemies are too great for you; they are Lycans. Alec and Clay won't be able to handle them yet. But in time, they would." I butted in. The ceremony started and ended well. Matteo was happy, though I knew that there was a part of him that still felt sorry for Marco. I understand him, though. He treated him like his own son, even if it was just a show-off. After a week, Matteo and I were ready to leave the palace for a vacation. We requested this from his father, now King Marcus. 'Are you sure you didn't want to bring Calvin or James with you?" The king asked, 'Yes, d-dad," Matteo replied, and I smiled. He isn't used to calling him that yet, but I can see that he is trying. ‘We can manage. And you need them here more. You need all the help you can get," he added. 'I don't know why you had to refuse this position. I am too old for this and have not been in the palace for almost a hundred years, while you are more capable." King Marcus said, 'Be confident; you are the king for goddess sake!" Rapha exclaimed. He had no choice but to stay with the king since he had a lot of things to do. 'When we come back, we have to celebrate. Your coronation has been a rush, and we have to do it properly. I am going to prepare a proper ceremony for you." I told him, and he smiled. We left the palace and went on vacation to Hawaii after saying goodbye. In our hotel room... 'I love how we are now," Matteo said. We are on our beds, cuddling. 'If only we could stay here for more days, but Dad needs us in the palace. He was too worried and anxious, thinking he wouldn't be able to fulfill his duties, he added. 'Hmm... Maybe he's not used to the palace thing anymore since he was away for a very long time." I replied, 'But he has done so many good things for our kind, even when he was a rogue." I added. According to Rapha, even if he was mad at the palace, he made sure to extend his help to those who needed it. He may be a rogue, but his kingly demeanor made him different from the others. It was in his heart to help and serve his people. It was just such a waste that he had been thrown out when he was almost to assume the position. Calvin and James believe in him already. It was such a short time, but that's how it is now. 'Baby, thank you for being with me. Thank goddess, I found you. Thank you to Pi, who howled in pain the last time I got intimate with Eunice," he said. 'And why is that? Why do you have to remind me of your little charade with that bitch?" I asked, trying to control my anger. 'Don't get mad. Because after she howled and heard it, I decided to find you. I know and I can feel that my mate is just there, and I know that she knows who I am to her. I smelled everyone in the pack other than you, so I thought that it must be you. I focused solely on you, especially on the pack tournament. And then that kiss incident," he added, and I suddenly felt guilty. 'You don't know how scared I was when I found out that you were mine after I saw you kissing another man. But I understand you now. You are right; if I had no other way to know you were mine, I might think that you are crazy for claiming me to be yours." 'Let's look forward to our future. What we have been through will be the guide we can use to have a better life ahead. We are no ordinary couple. We are soon to be king and queen, so we need to show them how to live fairly. I want us to be their role models so we will be able to live in peace and harmony with other species." 'I'm sure that you're going to be a great queen." 'And you're going to be a great king," I replied. Our vacation was the happiest day of my life. It was just us, and we didn't need to think about anything or any problems. But that has come to an end since it's already been a week, and we need to go back to the palace and help King Marcus. As we entered the palace border, Matteo and I were both curious. I don't know, but the surroundings and the atmosphere seem lively. It was as though there was a celebration. 'They didn't put up a party of some sort for our arrival, right?" Matteo asked, 'I don't know," I replied, clueless. 'Is something going on?" Matteo asked James. He was the one who fetched us at the airport, and he had not said anything about the palace, no matter how much we asked. "Everything's OK there," is all his reply. Instead of going to the main palace, James took us to the villa, where all the events were held. 'Let's go," he said, and he led us down the road. We are at the main entrance, and the door is closed. But not for long since it opened after he knocked. Why are there a lot of people? I even saw my adoptive parents smiling at me, and they looked really happy. There were also people that I didn't know. Camila and Alec approached us and put on a cape. What the hell is going on? Then they led us in front of where King Marcus was, smiling. 'Dad, don't tell me," Matteo said, and the king nodded his head before he faced all our guests from different packs from different regions. 'Everyone, your king and queen," he said, and they all applauded. I was shocked. I thought I was the one who would give him a proper ceremony when we returned from our vacation, not the other way around. We can't do anything and just accept it. We were surprised. After King Marcus put our crowns on our heads, Matteo and I faced everyone, holding our hands. We are now the king and queen, and from here onwards, we will be holding more than our lives. I looked at my friend, and he seemed happy. Yeah, he deserves it. He is going to be the strongest king this kingdom has ever had. And I am here to support him throughout. I will make sure to become the queen he needs and will stay forever. He is my Lycan Prince, Matteo. Oh, let me rephrase it, My King Matteo! *** THE END ***