Chasing Back My Lycan Queen

Chapter 7: Disrespectful

Willow's Point of View

I never thought of abandoning my precious loved ones but when my father banished me from our pack, the ability to see them has been difficult because I know my father wouldn't like it if I get to see them from an inch away.

Seeing my mother sitting on her bed made me emotional. Her hair turned white, and the abrupt change of her skin got me. Mother has two maids on her right and left side whilst my twins are with her. For a moment, I felt the longing for my mother. She was petting my twins as if she was her babies not to mention the extreme adoration in her eyes.

"Oh, look! The Alpha totally looks like both of you!" My mother giggled whilst caressing my twins' hair.

Connor craned his neck as he gave mother a cute look and an innocent-like question. "Alpha? Who's Alpha?"

My mother giggled. "He's the leader, sweetheart. My husband is the Alpha. Therefore, he is your grandfather. Don't hate him even if your mom told you, okay, honey?"

Carter gave him a cute smile as my mother kept on caressing their hair. I took a step forward, shutting the door close before opening my mouth.

"That's not how I raised my children, mom," I mumbled, which made her gaze in my direction.

She seemed astounded. Mother stood up and walked towards me with a heavy sigh as tears began to build up at the side of her eyes. She looks old. She's old, yes, but that's not what I exactly mean.

Strands of her hair are turning gray. Maybe because of multiple drawbacks and stress. My brothers told me a lot about her condition and honestly, it makes my heart break into pieces knowing she became vulnerable because of me.

"Willow…" she mumbled solemnly. "I missed you… I thought you'd never go b-back," now, tears kept rolling down her face.

I was too emotional when I finally embraced her. A long silent crept inside her chamber and only our sniffs was what we could hear until mother guided me to sit above her bed.

I felt guilty. It was never my intention to leave them behind but it was my father who didn't want me to contact them. He pushed me too much, not wanting my brothers to see me nor come near me. Living alone was hard, especially when there's no one guiding beside you.

After years, I'm now finally in her arms again. All the emotions I had within me broke out. I felt like J was my real self, the selfless one and the old Willow. Crying into her arms is the most comforting thing that has ever happened after a while. I never thought

"How are you? How do you feel? You shouldn't be walking around, mother…" I gently spoke whilst caressing her hands.

She chuckled a little as she swiftly caressed my cheeks. "Oh, dear. You don't know how happy I am seeing you now. Are you back for good?"

Her sudden question made the smile on my face vanish. Even if I wanted to stay, I couldn't. Besides, many people would give me the same impression my father would have. They don't want me here. In their eyes, I'm an abomination. A failure. A weak and a freak. I don't want to stay in a community where I won't be able to embrace who I really am. Besides, I have my children with me. I don't want them to grow up in the same cycle and situation as mine.

"Do you want an honest answer, mother?" I bestowed upon biting my lower lip. "You know I have to come back as soon as possible, right? Ethan needs me."

The pain in her eyes went through then vanished like a flash. "So silly of me to ask. I know that you're just here until I feel better but I hope you stay a little longer than what you've planned, Willow. I've missed you. I also want to be with my grandchildren for quite a while."

I took a deep breath before bobbing my head. "Let's see, mother. Goddess knows how happy I am to learn that you're making progress."

"How is your fiance, by the way? I haven't met him yet, Willow. I've been overly protective of you when you were just a teenager. I really hope he treats you well and your children," she gently mumbled before pulling my twins in her arms.

"Ethan loves our family, Mom. He treats me well. He deserves my love. I assure you. I'm now in good hands."

"I'm happy to know."

The Goddess knows how I also want to hear my father utter those words aside from my mother. My attention was taken away when the door opened, showing King Conrad along with my brothers.

My eyes widened. I was shocked. However, Conrad told me earlier he will be visiting the Luna and now that he's here, everything around me had begun to shake, including my knees and my fingers.

"Your majesty," my mother curtsied to him despite being sick yet Conrad held her hand and ceased her from doing so.

"You don't have to do that, Luna," he frigidly uttered. "I'm here to see how you have been."

Mom gave her a soft and small smile. "I didn't expect any visitations from you, my King. I know how busy you are. I am beyond grateful that you came to see me."

His eyes drifted at the twins. He disregarded what my mother had said and went quiet for a while. Connor and Carter looked upon him and their initial reaction was to run toward me and then embraced me with their overflowing undefined feelings.

They seem scared.

"Bow to the King," I whispered to their ears, taking them back when they tried to go away.

Connor wrinkled her nose. A huge sign that he doesn't want to acknowledge what I've said which made me look at Conrad awkwardly. I've tried telling it to them once but Connor and Carter just flew away as if they heard nothing.

"Boys," I said with full authority in my voice. "He's the King." I reminded them.

Conrad's cold gazes remained the same. He stayed quiet and didn't say anything. It was when Carter pouted his lips whilst his forehead creasing.

"But he doesn't have a crown," Carter asserted. "And he doesn't look like a king!" He continued which made my eyes widened.

Giuseppe and Giovanni's eyes became as wide as the universe after they heard what Carter have said. Conrad clenched his jaw, he seemed unpleased hearing what my children have told. Well, Carter's right. He did have it earlier and I don't know where it is now.

"Carter!"

"Carter is telling the truth, mommy. I won't bow because he looks like a monster who's going to eat me." Connor agreed.

I stood up to get my children as they tend to turn their backs on me for the second time around. I took a deep breath, getting all the strength I had within me to apologize.

"My kids didn't mean what they said. I deeply apologize for what—"

Conrad scoffed, cutting me off. "I thought you've changed, Willow. I'm disappointed." He muttered solemnly. "I didn't know your children would still carry the same personality as you back then. Impolite. Disrespectful. Doesn't know how to pay respect. They all got it from you judging how you grovel to me back then. No wonder why your father sent you away."

My jaw dropped. Carter and Connor were just staring at him with unpleasantness.

"I–"

His Majesty sent his eyes away until it landed to my mother. She seemed shocked as well.

"Your M-Majesty…" she stumbled upon speaking what her mind has to say.

"I should go now, Luna. I'm hoping for your fast recovery."

And by the time Conrad has made his exit, it was when I experienced the first time ever embarrassment I felt after a few years learning that Conrad spilled the tea on every shameless things I've done.