The Hybrid Royals (book#2)

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Freddy POV

I've split my time between Kylie and planning to take down the wrongful leader, if anyone could actually call him that, of the Redclaw clan.

I've been having meetings with Jack, Dan, and our head warriors, coming up with an attack plan that doesn't involve hurting the innocents in the clan.

Our objective is to help them and not hurt them.

We know information from Dan that was passed on from his son. His son has saved a lot of people by finding it all out, and im grateful, especially as our clan is still finding our feet and could do without a battle, just as I'm sure the Redclaw clan can do without facing us. I just hope we are not too late and their son is still alive.

We know that Lenny is a good fighter but a s**t leader. Weilding with fear just as Achlys did. I do remember a man matching Lennys' description from years before. One of Achlys goons, but he disappeared one day, and I just assumed he was dead. It wasn't a rare thing for Achlys to kill his followers. He used to kill anyone, including the ones who were loyal to him.

The warriors fight to protect their clan against harm, just as they should. It has nothing to do with following Lenny, so that makes this easier.

We know that the goons that are there are good fighters but slow. They are numbers in strength, not agility, so that will also work in our favour.

The plan is to attack, but hopefully, I'll end Lenny before a fight breaks out.

My warriors are well trained and will give them a fight they wished they never started. A surprise attack will definitely go against them. I have full faith in my warriors, but I hope it doesn't come to that.

"Can I ask what happened to your leader before Lenny?" Jack asks even though I think we know that answer, but the one Dan gave threw me off. "Coby.. He was my best friend, we grew up together and he took over from his father. He was a great man and clan leader, always fair and loyal to us.

His dad was the same as Lenny but when he died Coby worked on our clan to get us all where we should be, it took years but we were happy, keeping to ourselves but one day we had a visitor as such and it went down hill from there" he was pissed off and I don't blame him I would be too.

Hell, I was this angry growing up, being in a clan led by fear and violence.

"Do you know who it was or what happened after" I ask his face went from anger to a mixture of anger and disgust "a dishonorable man called Anton, he came in and tried to belittle Coby which Coby kicked his a*s and he left. A week later, Lenny arrived and said he was our new leader appointed by King Achlys. He challenged Coby but stood no chance until he returned with a lot of goons. They all took down Coby when we were fighting the others. The scream from Val will forever be burned into my soul. She tried to help her mate, but they snapped his neck, dropping him to the floor. They dragged them both away, and that's the last we saw of them. Only our clan knows about James, and he's in real danger if Lenny finds out. I can't lose him too, my best friends died on my watch and he can't die also" but his answer puzzles me "What about James?" I ask intrigued. "He's our son no matter what, but we took on the role when Coby and Val died. He's always been like a son to us, as were my kids to Coby and Val." Wow, that was not what I was expecting at all. "So James is the rightful heir to your clan" I frown. This complicates things.

"Yes, but we have kept it quiet to now. That's why he started training as a warrior. His dad trained him from a young age. We were working on taking Lenny down, but things took a drastic turn when his goons caught James, and the gig was up, and we fled here." "Wow," Jack said aloud what we were all thinking. This just got more interesting, but we will do what we need to.

"We move in 2 days. Hattie. Greg, get our warriors up to speed on the plan."

I look at my watch and I need to go get ready.

"Yes, my king," they say as one. "I've got to go, but if any other information comes up, let me know," and Jack nods, "Will do," and I leave.

I know I need to get ready, but I want to see Kylie more. The thought of her is enough to get me almost running.

Everything has fallen into place just at the right time. I mean, it wouldn't have been a good party if my beauty was still on bed rest.

I find her in our room, wrapped in a towel. Screaming for me to unwrap her. looking through her clothes, her wet hair dripping slightly. I can't take my eyes off her. "Hi beautiful, how are you feeling?" I wrap my arms around her from behind. Mmm, she smells so good as she leans back into me. I want her so bad, but when she turns in my arms, I'm instantly worried. She's very pale and dark circles are forming around her eyes, she looks tired. She giggles when I pick her up bridal style. I think it must be because the last two days I've made her o****m until she's screaming my name. Maybe I've gone too far, but I can't get enough of tasting her. s**t.

I walk to the bed. "I'll link for the Dr to come." I'm so worried, but her giggles stop, and she's frowning at me. "What.. why?" she looks at me confused "you look pale, are you tired, are you feeling sick, have you had food, ha-" but she cuts off my rant "I'm fine, I'm a little tired but thats normal, I've had food and plenty to drink. I'm good," but she doesn't sound sure."What is it? " I ask, but she stays quiet. "Please love, what is it? Don't leave me worrying," My worry is building, but still nothing. I can feel her worry, also a tinge of doubt embarrassment through our bond "please what is it. Is something wrong?" But she shakes her head no "no nothing like that it's just.. well.. I'm not sure how to say it," making me frown. "So our son is ok?" I can't help but worry "yes he's fine. It's just that I've been craving.. well, it's more like an ache, but maybe it's just silly.." she confuses me more. "You're making no sense, love. What is it?" I ask, still frowning. "I've been craving.. I feel like I need it, and it's strange because it's never been a thing for me ever. I need it so bad that my bones feel like they are aching." "What?, you need what? You can have anything you want," and her face cringes. "Blood.." Well, I wasn't expecting it, but I'm not sure why she couldn't just say it. We are a clan of vampires it's not like we don't have it 'Charlotte could you please bring 2 bags of blood to our room please" I ask 'of course, I'll be right there' and I cut the link "why didn't you say love? Charlotte is on her way," but she frowns at me with confusion. "That's it.." she asks, but I have no idea what she means. "Is what it?" But she looks unsure."You don't find it weird at all?" But I still have no idea. "You don't think I'm wrong or anything. I grew up thinking I was human, to then learn I'm a werewolf and never once have I desired blood even when we mated but now I ache for it and I dont disappoint you?" she's now crying, and I'm beyond confused.

I pull her into me, trying to soothe her. "Baby, you could never disappoint me. Ever. You are Queen of vampires and you worry about wanting blood, that is our nature and on top of that your pregnant with our son" her sobs quieten down "really, just like that it's ok?" making me chuckle "off course" and then there was a knock on the door.