KING'S MATE

First Date

"Okay, this is my first time in a castle and is this really real?" I muttered as I entered the magnificent and luxurious castle foyer. The interior is so classic and spoiled the eyes of anyone who entered into this building. I was like entering another world --- more precisely a fairytale world and I had to pat my cheeks repeatedly to convince myself that this was real.

My mouth continued to open wide and murmurs of admiration didn't stop coming out of my mouth.

Nickolas chuckled softly at my comment, which he thought was excessive. "Of course this is real, do you think? Isn't your father a member of parliament and have you ever met the royal family? Why did you turn tacky like this" I stared at Nickolas in disbelief. My eyes met with his gray eyes which were seen looking at me amused even though his face remained with his flagship flat mask.

I bit my lip trying to keep my laughter from coming out and answering, "not yet." Nickolas looked at me skeptics. "Your majesty, I met with the British royal family at a charity event not an official event," I explained flatly. Nickolas just sighed and shook his head

Nickolas then guided me to a hall or rather the throne room which was so luxurious. This throne room is dominated by gold. I was amazed and looked at Nickolas in disbelief, "Is the kingdom of Werewolf more powerful than the British empire? The throne room is very beautiful"

"This is the throne room for formal and official events. Usually ball events and other parties are held here." Nickolas said simply.

My head immediately turned and looked at him in disbelief, "so here are two throne rooms?" Nickolas nodded his head and led me out of the room.

He led me back to a room that I believed was the throne room, but smaller than before. Different from before, the throne room now looks simpler with red and a touch of gold dominating the room. A large chandelier that is so elegant hanging on the ceiling of the room. In the corner of this room there is also a door that looks very guarded by guards. "What room is this, Nick?"

Nickolas smiled and answered, "That is the room where the crown is kept. I deliberately didn't keep it in a secret room because this room is surrounded by a powerful magic that can guard the items inside."

"I see ..." Nickolas walked towards the door and nodded his head briefly at the two guards. They bent back and opened the door with card access. Of course no one can steal valuable treasures in that room, already using magic, the room is also installed with a high security system too, where are there thieves who can go inside? I snorted softly.

My feet stepped into the room and followed Nickolas who had already entered. My eyes were busy watching the whole room filled with various kinds of crowns. On the right side of the room, a crown is displayed that looks more masculine while on the left looks feminine.

"On the right is a crown for the King if he attends an informal event and also a crown for the princes. Then on the left is a crown for the Queen and princesses of the kingdom" I nodded my head in understanding and looked to the end of the room.

There is displayed a pair of crowns that are so beautiful. The king's crown there looked the same as most, but when I saw the crown for the queen, I immediately fell in love with it.

Nickolas realized my direction and again said, "That is the crown for Alpha King and Luna Queen."

"crown for Luna Queen?" I continued to pay attention to the crown and unconsciously murmured, "it's beautiful"

Nickolas smiled slightly and explained, "the crown was specially given from the moon goddess for the first queen of the kingdom of Werewolf. After that, this crown was passed down from the previous queen to the queen in the next generation and continues to do so today"

"Does that crown have magical power? If the one who made it was the Goddess herself," I asked, turning my head to Nickolas .

Nickolas nodded his head and walked towards the glass box where the crown was placed. His hand touched the glass that protected the beautiful crown.

"Yes, this crown can recognize the real queen. The crystal stone in the middle of the crown will emit a light that will inform all werewolves that the one wearing it is the real queen. That is why, the queen who is only a choice cannot use that crown"

I frowned and asked, "why?"

"Because basically, The chosen Queen is not destined to occupy the throne. Only the soulmate of an Alpha King can use the crown, because it is their destiny to occupy the throne seat, which is destined to become Luna Queen" I nodded my head understanding at Nickolas's explanation.

"Then?"

"The crown will spread an aura that only a Luna Queen will have and will also provide an invisible shield to protect Luna Queen from black magic or something" As long as Nickolas explained that, his eyes did not shift at all from my face and his hands clasped my hand stiffened.

I didn't realize that he held my hand. He cleared his throat softly and continued, "and one day you will wear it Gween." I turned to Nickolas with a surprised look. He kissed the back of my hand briefly and whispered, "That crown is destined for you Gween"

Both corners of my lips lifted into a sincere smile then my head nodded curtly. I looked back at the crown and squinted. "Are those clams?"

"Ah yes, it is said that the shells came from Poseidon --- Sea God. Poseidon gave the shells to Artemis as a form of thanks for helping him fight the cyclopse."

"Oh wow!" I murmured in disbelief, "I used to be very happy to hear stories about Greek mythology and I've never heard that story, but it's only natural because I stopped hearing the story because Mom never told me again. She was busy at work"

Nickolas nodded and invited me out, I heard the whisper of 'my queen' from Nickolas, but I wasn't sure if it was just a hallucination or not.

Then Nickolas took me to the dining hall, the living room, the sitting room, the library, the kitchen of the castle, his private workspace, the ballroom, even he was invited to the swimming pool inside the castle. The response that I issued at that time was a cry of "Oh My Gosh!" and run to a dry area. There are palace staff cleaning the pool and some of them are watching me who are so enthusiastic.

Now Nickolas is guiding me towards the King Chamber which is on the east side of the palace. My legs ached after walking around the palace which was quite wide and now it was lunch time. I didn't know that the main castle was very large, wider than I imagined. Nickolas suggested to me to have lunch here before going to the city. I was only able to nod my head and follow whatever Nickolas said.

He stopped right in front of two giant sized doors.

The door was decorated with golden carvings - which I just realized were a royal symbol - a wolf. I can not explain in detail the symbol because the design is so complicated. I was only able to recognize the shape of the moon and the wolf in the middle. "This is the King Chamber. Where the King and Queen rest. A place if we decide to sleep in the palace"

I smiled awkwardly hearing him say that sentence, "uhh --- then why do you have your own mansion if you have a room here?" I asked, stepping into the room. My mouth dropped open and my eyes opened wide.

"I really take care of my own privacy," Nickolas said curtly.

He led me to the living room. I thought we would eat in this room, but Nickolas kept walking towards the sliding door that led to the balcony.

My eyes can only blink when seeing the view that is served from the balcony. So spectacular that I didn't know what to say.

Expanse of trees that are so green can be seen in the distance, then from here I can also see the back garden and front garden that is so beautiful. Its location is really strategic. Makes me feel at home for long sitting here, "it's so beautiful" I muttered to Nickolas.

"Yes, very beautiful" I turned to Nickolas and saw him sitting in a lounge chair that was placed on the balcony, but that was not what made my cheeks flushed.

That was because Nickolas's gray eyes looked at me straight and a small smile was printed clearly on his adonis's face. He gave me a shady look that could make my heart rustle warmly.

I ignored Nickolas's words and walked over to him. At the small table which is located between the chairs, there is already a lot of lunch menus available and all of them are my favorites. My eyes sparkled brightly, but immediately my forehead contracted and my eyes turned to Nickolas. "Are you sure you want to eat everything Nick?" I asked doubtfully.

Nickolas just shrugged and grabbed the sandwich from the table. He handed it to me, his eyes seemed to be waiting for my reaction. "I can eat by myself, Nick ---"

"Open your mouth" he muttered softly. I sighed and opened my mouth slowly. He fed me food and after being convinced that I was full, he just started to eat his share of food. My heart gets even more warm when I get this kind of treatment.

"So where are we going next?" I asked Nickolas.

He downed a glass of water and answered, "I intend to take you to the traditional market in North Hills, but if you don't want to ---"

"Of course I want to!" I said quickly. Nickolas smiled a little at my enthusiastic expression.

He reached into his jacket pocket and pulled out his wallet and car keys, then took off the suit he was wearing, then folded the sleeve of the shirt he was wearing and took off the tie around his neck. "Do you sell antiques there?"

"Of course, North Hills is known as a tourist city in Alaska. Here, there are many attractions that are worth visiting or immortalized with cameras," Nickolas said casually.

I laughed, "You sound like a tour guide. Do you also promote North Hills to your company's investors?"

Nickolas shrugged his shoulders, "it never occurred to me. After all they assumed that I lived in New York."

"I see? But why haven't I heard your name on the news?" I asked in surprise. Nickolas stood up and extended his hand to me. I accepted his help and we walked out of the chamber holding hands.

Nickolas glanced at me briefly, "I don't think you're the type of news buff"

"True, but sometimes I watch it. Dislike doesn't mean never." Nickolas shook his head and now we walk along the castle's aisles.

I will not stop admiring this place for ever. The architecture is so amazing and makes anyone chuckle.

Who would have thought that a Supernatural world like werewolf could have a magnificent castle?

***

"I didn't know you could be a pleasant tour guide, Nick," I said with a chuckle.

Nickolas just smiled and we together entered his private mansion which somehow felt different. Maybe it's because I don't want time to end.

Spending time alone with Nickolas gave me a little picture of his personality. Nickolas does have an aura of dominance that is so strong that everyone around him will recognize the man and bow his head respectfully, but he is not at all arrogant or arrogant like most leaders.

He talked to everyone, responded to the greetings of those who greeted him, and many more. I also see him always smiling or laughing with others. Really, today I saw a different side of Nickolas and I liked that side.

"Of course that's the first comment out of your mouth Gween," he muttered sarcastically. Now the mask is cold and the data is back on and I feel the wall between us again. A sigh of breath came out of my mouth and rolled my eyes.

"Why? That's a compliment" Nickolas suddenly wrapped his arms around my waist.

I blinked and looked up. Looking at him with a surprised look because of his unexpected gesture. I was even more surprised when I saw Nickolas's eyes turn black and his face hardened until the veins in his temples were visible. "Nick?"

"Don't talk Gween," he growled softly. Instantly my mouth tightened and looked forward. I took a breath when I saw Elder Rowin with some men who were the same age walking toward Nickolas.

They all looked in unison for a few moments before turning their gaze back to their king. Elder Rowin bowed, followed by the others. "Alpha King" they muttered together.

"What business do you have to come to my private home without informing me at all?" Nickolas asked coolly and calmly. His hands gripped my waist a little tighter and I could feel something sharp starting to pierce the clothes I was wearing.

"We want to discuss something with you My King, this is related to the future of the werewolf kingdom," said one of the men on the right side of Elder Rowin.

Nickolas thinned his lips and his grip tightened until my forehead winced as it began to ache. "What else, does Mr. Eldrik need to discuss?" I watched the man who turned out to be Mr. Eldrik The man looked in his seventies, but his body still looked healthy and fit.

His blond hair is perfectly styled and has green eyes. His face looks beautiful. He was wearing a black suit and a stick was in his hand. His style looks like a nobleman that I often see during a charity event with mom and dad.

Mr. Eldrik replied, "This is about your soulmate My King."

I looked up and returned Nickolas's gaze. He brought his face close and said so quietly in my ear, "go to my room and wait for me"

I blinked and looked at him questioningly, "I'll explain everything later, go"

I nodded and walked away from Nickolas.