Madeline, the Luna Queen

Chapter 6 - Madeline's POV

As the doors to the ballroom opened they could see how truly beautiful everything was. It was decorated throughout with many green flower arrangements. The round tables were dark wood with white velvet chairs. Opposite the main entrance was a stage with a white flower arch and hanging lights. That was where the new couple would say their vows and take pictures with family and guests. The dance ring was right in the middle of the room, with the floor covered in rose petals, ready for the first dance of the two lucky mates. As the two pairs made their way down the stairs all eyes fell on them. Madeline was politely smiling, but Alpha Tate was glowing as if it was his mating party. Quickly her gaze fell on the most handsome man that she has ever seen and he was looking right at her. It felt like a magnet was pulling her to him. ,, I must compose myself!’’ she thought. But she couldn’t stop looking at those deep eyes. She felt her wolf, Marie, purr. She took a deep breath to calm herself. ,, Ohh the smell of fresh rain in the woods. How odd mother chose this scent for a mating party…’’ she thought. ,,That is the smell of our mate! I want to go to him!’’ Marie demanded. ,,Mate!’’ the word echoed in her mind. ,,Mate!’’ and she froze. She barely acknowledged the presence of her father who came to greet their guests, her eyes were still on the man and he was moving. In her direction. Fast. She saw Alpha Tate bow and welcome his Majesty. Her mate was the King! This couldn’t be happening, not a mate, not a King, not now! When her father introduced her, she bowed her head and then...then she heard him say she was his mate. ,,This is not happening to me now. I need some air.’’ she thought. As she was grasping for air she heard the most soothing voice whisper in her ear making her flinch, but she realized that his grip on her waist was stronger than she could handle. Madeline heard him threaten Alpha Tate and ask her father to wait for him in his office. They feared and obeyed him which terrified Madeline. Out of nowhere, she heard her mouth speak. ,,Are you always this rude?’’. He didn’t reply. Instead, he pulled her into a dance. For a moment she wanted to slap the hel* out of him, but she was a lady and they were being watched by many important pack leaders so...she danced her first dance with her mate.

,, To answer your question, I am never rude. I speak my mind and take care of what is mine. I reward the obedient and punish the rebels. " he said and, as she was about to put him in his place, he kissed her. The touch of his soft lips sent tingles all through her body. She felt time stand still. She felt so light and the smell of the forest and rain and mosk engulfed her so much that her body almost went limp. As he was ending the kiss, she simply did not know what to do. She heard the music stop and people clapping heavily. Still holding her waist tight he thanked them and whisked her out of the ballroom.

,,Let’s get some fresh air.’’ he said and they stepped on the terrace. The night was beautiful, the sky was full of stars and there was a bright full moon. The air was crisp and the crickets were singing their songs. The terrace was full of tall candle arrangements, it was a very romantic atmosphere.

,,I am sorry, but this has to be some kind of a mistake.’’ Madeline finally said.

,,The Goddess makes no mistakes. You will accept it. If not now, in time you will.’’ he said in the most casual way his gaze never leaving her. ,,I will mark you tonight.’’ he continued.

,,You will not mark me if I do not consent to it. “ Madeline replied, her tone rising. ,,I do not wish to be mated, I do not need someone to act as they own me.’’

,, You will get used to being mine.’’ he was changing his tone as well. ,,My Beta, Roan, will escort you to your room. You will wait for me there while I talk to your father. If you try to escape I will find you and mark you on the spot. Do you understand me?’’ he demanded in his Alpha tone.

,,As long as you promise not to mark me until I am ready.’’ Madeline replied. He smirked. ,,I will make no such promises. You are mine and everybody will see my mark on you. I do not want other incidents like the one with Alpha Tate tonight.’’ he scoffed.

,,Oh please! Incident! I am a free woman and I will do whatever I want. If I wish to speak or work with another male wolf, then I will.’’ she replied trying to hold her front. He was out of his mind. He just met her and he was demanding things she wasn’t ready to give to anyone.

,,Then I will kill every single male that so much as looks at you.’’ Before Madeline got the chance to reply, he put her on his shoulder and started carrying her to her room.

,,Put me down you savage beast! Some King you are! I was expecting manners and decent behavior from you!’’ she yelled. He ignored her. Before they could exit the terrace, her mother, Luna Gabriella, crossed their path. ,,Your Majesty, just a second, please. If you are so kind to put my daughter down, I will have a word with her about this situation as well as keep her company while you talk to my mate. Sometimes a mother can help more than you think.’’ she pleaded with Kane. He liked Luna Gabriella and he knew she was wise, meaning she wouldn't help her daughter escape. He sighed and put Madeline down. ,, Thank you! You will find us in her room when you return. Martha will be waiting for you at the staircase to lead you there.’’ Luna Gabriela said. He kissed Madeline’s forehead and he left with Roan for Alpha Frederick’s study.

Madeline and her mother returned to her room. She was already crying her heart out and begging her mother to help her escape.

,,Listen to me, my dear! This is not a situation where you can just run. You are mates, he will find you. Escaping would only make things worse. Please calm yourself down. Having a mate is beautiful. You have seen your father and me, haven’t you?’’Madeline nodded. ,,I wasn’t happy with it at first either, but I didn’t oppose the mating bond and frankly, it saved me a lot of self-inflicted unhappiness and brought joy instead and freedom. He trusted me and I could go and do my Luna business. You will be a Luna, our first Queen. The honor of that! Imagine how much good you can do.’’ she tried to convince Madeline.

,,I want to undress and take a shower, my head is pounding.’’ she replied ignoring her mother's words. . ,,Ok. I will go and bring you something sweet to eat, ok? Do you need help with the dress?’’ her mother offered.

,,No for the dress, yes for the sweets, thank you!’’ As soon as her mother left the room, Madeline changed into a pair of leggings and a tank top, put her running shoes on and threw some clothes in a backpack. She got out of the house down the balcony trellis. She wanted to scream, to run, to feel the forest around her. Marie was screaming at her ,,Go back to our mate! You can’t do this!’’ It was then when she realized that she couldn’t let Marie out, she would only go back to Kane. Madeline had to put some effort into running in human form.,, Here goes nothing! "she said as she picked up the pace.