KING'S MATE

Introduce The Queen

"Rise and Shine my Queen!" I moaned in disgust and pulled my blanket over my head. Slowly I fell back to sleep and entered the dreamland, but all of that just disappeared when my blanket was pulled and the curtain that blocked the sun's rays from coming in, was parted open.

I changed my body position and buried my face in a soft pillow. "Come on, wake up Gween! Today will be a long day for you!" I peeked through the curtain of my hair and saw Nickolas standing up with his perfect appearance.

"Why did you turn cheerful like that?" I muttered sleepily. "And why did you enter my room without permission?"

I heard a sigh and gasped when my body was lifted up like a doll. He casually took me like a sack of rice to the bathroom. My hand immediately grabbed the suit she was wearing strongly for fear of falling. "Nickolas let me sleep..." I whined while pulling on his expensive jacket.

"No. Today you will be very busy," he said flatly.

"Busy? What am I going to do?" I muttered softly. I yawned again and closed my eyes, but my eyes opened again when Nickolas sat me on the sink. He handed me a toothbrush and paste.

"We don't have much time Gween," Nickolas said impatiently.

"I'm asking," I grumbled, applying toothpaste to my toothbrush.

Nickolas squeezed my thighs softly and answered, "You will accompany me to the meeting with the council. Then have lunch with another royal emissary. In the afternoon I will make an announcement that you are the future Queen of this kingdom"

"What The F*ck!"

"No more swearing my love. Now brush your teeth" I poked my lips and started brushing my teeth. During the process, Nickolas didn't leave me at all. He stood in front of me and watched my every move. He even helped me to wash my face.

When finished, Nickolas carried me back out of the bathroom to the walk-in closet. He put me on the dressing table then walked towards my closet and did something unusual, which was looking for clothes that I would wear! Usually it was my servant, Maria or my best friend, Maggie, but this time he did it.

Nickolas returned with a dress suit that was the same color as the shirt Nickolas was wearing. Navy blue. I looked at him with amusement. "You act like I'm your puppet"

Nickolas grinned and kissed my cheek softly. "I know you're a lazy person getting ready in the morning"

"I'm not someone like that!"

"Is it true?"

"If so, I would have been fired from my job for a long time and you can't meet me," I said sulkily.

Nickolas growled softly, but a second later he grinned at me. "Well even though we didn't meet at the time, but we could meet at different opportunities" Nickolas leaned forward and whispered in my ear,

"Because you are my destiny"

***

I sigh deliciously when my tense muscles relax again. My eyes were closed and my head was placed on the big table in the meeting room. Nickolas stood up from his chair and walked over to me. All the council members present at the meeting came out five minutes ago.

Nickolas sat himself in the empty chair beside me and stroked my back slowly. "Is this what you do every day? Sitting in the meeting room for hours?"

"I think it's faster than a board meeting at Andonov Corp." Nickolas commented softly. My eyes opened wide and looked at Nickolas in disbelief.

"What did you say? Three hours, did you say that's fast? Fast?! Gosh I'm confused between banging your head on the table or taking you to a psychiatrist"

Nickolas snorted at my excessive comment. He chimed in, "You are exaggerating something. Now wake up, it's lunch time and after that we go to the main castle"

"for?"

"What else do you think?"

I sighed and stood up. Nickolas reached out his hand which I immediately accepted without protest. We walked out of the meeting room in Nickolas's private mansion in silence.

When we arrived at the dining room, both Nickolas and I were welcomed by Josh, who sat in one of the chairs while talking to Lily. Nickolas and I exchanged glances. "Do you also speak cat language too?"

I stepped on the foot --- corrected, his expensive shoes with my four-inch heels and glared sharply, "Of course not! I'm an ordinary human" I hissed in annoyance and that made me even more annoyed because Nickolas didn't feel the pain of stepping on my feet.

Nickolas raised his hands in surrender and gestured for me to walk in first. "Do you understand what she is saying Josh? I asked softly. Stopped the seriousness of the two creatures present in the dining room.

Knowing my arrival, Lily walked over to me. She clawed at my feet while meowing. "Of course I don't understand, but every time I say something she always responds. So that's how it is ..."

One of my eyebrows arched up and lifted Lily into my arms. "whatever you say" Nickolas pulled me toward the dining table and pulled his left chair. I sat down and put Lily beside me. Nickolas followed and gave Josh a serious look, "did you prepare the trial for Drake?"

"I did Alpha. Now Beta Jaxon is conducting a final investigation to find other evidence"

"What more proof?" I asked confused.

Josh turned to me and answered, "It looks like Alpha Drake is doing illegal activities. He sold the omega girls in his Pack to a prostitution house." I gasped and looked at Josh in disbelief. "Not only that, he attacked other packs just to expand his territory"

"I can't believe this," my eyes shifted from Josh to Nickolas. "do you know?"

"Yes, I know, it takes a long time to find out the truth"

"What do you mean?"

"Alpha Drake is working with a fairly large group of rogues. Every time there is a report about a crime committed by Alpha Drake, all evidence always leads to those rogues. It is done by Alpha Drake to cover up traces of his crimes and the rogue group is so hard to find."

"Oh my god, that's so mean," I commented softly.

Nickolas nodded his head in agreement and said, "lucky he didn't become my father-in-law"

Hearing that comment, I snorted and replied in a flat tone, "whatever" Nickolas brushed me aside and chose to focus his attention on Josh.

"Where is the envoy from another kingdom Josh? Why are you here?"

Josh downed his glass of cold drink and answered, "They will come in five minutes" and added quietly, "maybe"

Nickolas groaned in annoyance and glared at Josh for a long time, I knew at that moment they were communicating by telepathy. "OK, OK, OK! No need to teach me!" Josh got up from his chair and took Lily with him. Eh? "You don't want your important lunch to be harassed by cats, right?" Josh said, looking at me flatly.

I clicked and rolled my eyes irritated. Josh walked out of the dining room with wide steps. After his departure, Nickolas and I looked at each other and a few moments later we laughed out loud.

We laughed with satisfaction until I was moved to tears and my stomach hurt. I took a breath and tried to stop my laughter. "As ... Geez ... That's soooo funny ..." I muttered between laughter. Nickolas nodded his head in agreement and tried to catch his breath.

The knocking sound came again and our laughter stopped immediately. We immediately fell silent and Nickolas cleared his throat softly. After that the door slowly opened and six people in formal clothes stepped inside. The six people consisted of four men and two women. Everything looks perfect without the slightest blemish.

Simultaneously Nickolas and I stood up while they all bowed respectfully. Nickolas moved forward and greeted them all one by one. He turned to me and gestured for me to come closer.

"Introduce, this woman is my soulmate and also the future Queen of the werewolf empire. Gween Peterson" I smiled politely and reached out to shake their hands.

"Welcome to our worlds Queen Gween. I'm honored to meet you. I'm Cataline Joan. Representative from Fae Kingdom" I smiled friendly when I heard one of the women in the group act friendly.

"Yes, I also didn't expect to meet with the Queen candidates who are always talked about by people" continued the man standing on the left of Catalina. "Cameron Bishop. Ready to serve you, Your Majesty" Eh? My cheeks immediately blushed when he took my hand and kissed the back of my hand briefly.

Nickolas growled possessively. He immediately grabbed my hand previously Cameron kissed and hid my hand under his jacket. I snorted and looked up at Nickolas. Why is he acting possessive like this?

Everyone immediately smiled, then the others joined in introducing themselves. I was relieved to find that the six messengers from the supernatural kingdom accepted me with open arms.

The door to the dining room opened again and a man I knew named Brian ---- King of Wizards kingdom ---- walked in in his great robe.

The six royal messengers bowed back again and one of them, whom I remember named Sylvia Steele, came forward to greet the King.

"Shouldn't you be back Brian?" Nickolas asked confused. I cleared my throat softly and gave a signal to Nickolas. Luckily Nickolas understood and again said, "let's start this lunch" everyone immediately sat in the seats that had been determined.

Brian opened his mouth and answered Nickolas's question, "don't you like it when I'm here? Don't you miss your lover?" Nickolas glared sharply, "I'm just kidding Nickolas. You're not a humorous man, I feel sorry for Gween who must tolerate your attitude"

I thinned my lips with laughter. "I'm grateful there are people who understand my suffering," I said in a made-up sad tone. Brian laughed and gave Nickolas a seductive look.

Nickolas looked at me and growled softly. "What? I'm just saying the facts"

"Shut up Gween" Nickolas hissed softly. I rolled my eyes and lowered my head. With difficulty keeping a smile. Why is Nickolas so sensitive? He is even more sensitive than women who have periods.

***

Knocking the door again sounded loud. I sighed and stood up from the dressing bench. It's been almost an hour I sat there and tried to regulate my feelings that were raging. Let alone decorating, changing clothes I haven't done at all.

I stood in front of the door and opened it slowly. Nickolas stood there in a different suit --- looking more formal than usual. His hair was perfectly styled and I was sure he would wear his crown, if I had asked.

Nickolas looked at me sharply when he saw my appearance which had not changed at all. "Why aren't you ready yet, Gween?"

I lowered my head and took a deep breath. My body trembled because of my mixed feelings. "Gween ..."

"I'm not sure if I can or not Nick" I muttered as I looked up. My vision was blurred because my tears were gathering. "Is this true? Indeed, destiny makes us one soul, but will reality accept it?"

"What do you mean Gween?"

"I ... I ... I feel this is not my place Nickolas. My feelings are so mixed. On one side I want to be beside you, but on the other ..." my last sentence was heard hanging. Nickolas frowned and silently waited. I took a deep breath and continued, "I feel our world is different. You are a werewolf, plus you are their King. As for me, I'm just an ordinary human Nick"

"Didn't I say earlier ----"

"But what if everyone doesn't accept me Nickolas?!" I cut quickly. I sobbed slowly and sat down in front of him. "I can see some people staring at me skeptically, even the servants in this mansion are whispering about me!"

"Gween ..."

"How can I say that I will be yours if everyone wants us to separate. I know the elders are still trying to separate us. I know you are doing this so that no one can separate us anymore, but what if your whole kingdom asks us to separate? would you choose? Your kingdom or me?"

"You know I want you Gween. You're my soulmate and everyone knows no one can separate a werewolf from their soulmate. It's not a secret and I'm not trying to hide it," I shook my head at Nickolas's explanation.

My eyes are closed so tightly. "It's not that easy. Nickolas. How about my old life? There's a mountain before us Nickolas. Maybe they will accept me, but how about my parents?"

Nickolas knelt before me. His hand reached out and cupped my face with both hands. His finger wiped away my tears that were dripping. "Believe me Gween. Everything will be fine. You're my soulmate and the Queen of werewolf kingdom"

"But----"

"Shh ... No more but, okay? Trust me please" whispered Nickolas with a pleading look. He looked at me intently. His gray bead imprisoned my hazel bead. I slowly nodded my head and Nickolas hugged my body tightly. "Don't cry Gween. I can't see the precious tears dripping from your eyes"

I nodded and smiled slightly. Nickolas helped me up and led me back to the dressing table. He returned to being my personal servant by preparing clothes for me. My heart rustled when I found out that someone really cared about me.

After my parents were more selfish and busy with their own world, only Maggie truly cared for me. Maybe mom still contacted me to ask about my situation, but dad --- he's like a figure that disappears with time.

"Thank you Nickolas"

Nickolas stopped walking and turned towards me. He looked at me with surprise and slowly the gray eyes softened when he saw me again shed tears. He approached me and knelt back in front of me. "for what baby?"

"For everything"

***

"Are you ready?" Nickolas asked, holding my hand tightly. I pay attention to his formal appearance with a crown placed on his head.

I thinned my lips and lowered my head. Nickolas's taste is arguably very good because the dress I am wearing right now is so beautiful. "How can this dress be in my closet?" I asked confused.

Nickolas chuckled and kissed my cheek briefly, "you never opened the royal dress cupboard, right? All the dresses for official events like this are available there and I make sure the clothes will continue to change because a queen won't wear the same dress twice"

I looked up and looked at Nickolas, "isn't that too excessive and wasteful? You don't need to replace it all the time. I can use the same dress ----"

"But I don't want to and that is indeed a palace protocol. Have you ever seen Queen Elizabeth wearing the same clothes?" I was silent because we both knew the answer to Nickolas's question.

"Where are all the dresses from?" I asked curiously.

"From a special boutique for the royal family. Don't worry about it, okay? I want to spoil you, Gween" Nickolas looked back at me as well as me. Behind the big door in front of us, there are various species, not only werewolf, but Vampire, Fae, and many more.

Nickolas said that those present at the party were only important people from each kingdom and Nickolas would announce me to the entire Supernatural world after he proposed to me.

I saw Nickolas nodding at the two guards standing by the door and soon the door opened. My eyes immediately served by such a beautiful view. Main ballroom which is usually so quiet, looks full and is decorated by various ornaments. I asked Nickolas how long the preparation was because I was only told when I woke up earlier and he said two days before the 'wedding' took place. I laughed ironically at that.

I saw a man standing with his stick. He knocked the stick three times and everyone stopped talking. The man announced Nickolas's presence and simultaneously everyone bowed respectfully.

Nickolas nodded in satisfaction, "Rise" everyone again straightened their bodies. All eyes were on Nickolas, but part of it was on me and the gaze was dominated by the jealous stares that came from women.

Nickolas wrapped his arms around my waist with a possessive embrace and led me to walk into the Ballroom. Nickolas cleared his throat softly, "thank you for all of you. Like that ----" I didn't listen to Nickolas's opening sentence because I was too busy adjusting my heartbeat and breathing, the next thing I heard was applause and Nickolas kissed my temple,

"This is Gween Marie Peterson, My Soulmate, My woman, The Queen of Werewolf Kingdom" the applause got more boisterous and all I could do was smile.