The queen Alpha

Chapter 18

Luka,

That name alone made me feel nauseated. It felt like I was gonna barf any moment from then.

I mean we all have that one person that makes us feel infuriated for some reason. Their presence, their voice or just the simple utter of their name makes your blood boil.

Well, Luka is that person to me.

Let me tell you who Luka is to me, He is my second cousin from my dad’s side of the family. Yeah, it’s always the dad’s side of the family that seem to have issues. Anyway, that’s not the point.

Luka’s father was the eldest son of the previous Alpha , my grandfather. But because he was always greedy and hungry for power , he wasn’t chosen as the next Alpha. My dad being the second born son , was chosen to be the next Alpha.

Of course, my uncle didn’t fancy that choice. He caused a lot of problems to an extent of joining forces with mutts so as to overthrow my dad.

Later on he was killed after being accused and found guilty of treason.

His wife and son stayed with us at the pack house for they assumed to have had nothing to do with my uncle’s acts. That’s Luka and his mother.

On my thirteenth birthday, I don’t remember well what happened but my parents kicked both Luka and his mom out the pack house and I never saw them again.until the day my parents died when I saw Luka again when I almost killed him .

Even as they lived in the pack, I was never close with Luka. He was spooky for some weird reason and he was always mean.

So I really don’t get why he decided to show up out of the blue for no reason.

As soon as Liam told me about Luka , I drove beyond the speed limit, I didn’t mind the continuous beeping sound. In less that ten minutes ,I was in front of the pack house.

I met Liam outside probably waiting for me. Soon as he saw me he walked over to me and bowed.

“Your highness”, he acknowledged.

“Where is that prick?”, I question furiously.

“At the throne room Alpha”, he responded.

As he finished his sentence I was already pacing fast heading towards the room where Luka is at.

My head was hot, my anger going up rapidly, my hands were shaking and I sure as hell was going to beat the s**t out of him soon as I opened that double wooden door.

“Alpha”, Derek pulls both my arms and holds my shoulders making me stand in place before opening the door.

“Let me go Derek, I’m going to kill him”, I state between my teeth trying to control my tone.

“No Alpha, but you can’t go inside this way. You cannot show him that his presence affects you. He will use it against you. Don’t feed his ego. Please kiky, calm down”, Derek pleads with a lower voice.

After deep breaths and contemplating on Derek’s words, I realized that he is right. I need to compose myself. I can’t be the one to throw the first punch.

He is obviously trying to provoke me by coming all the way here, I can’t show him that he is affecting me.

But I hope he doesn’t press my buttons too hard cause my patience is always hanging on the red light.

“Okay Der, let’s go in together. He wants a grand show??, let’s give him one.”, I suggest as I proudly smile now that I have gain control back and remembered who the f**k I am.

Derek nods and smile at me before opening the door and gesturing for me to walk in first.

“Hi sweetheart, it’s been a while”, Luka says with a smirk plastered on his stupid face. And the f**k is up with that name that he can’t seem to forget.

Deep breaths Victoria, deep breaths.

I remind myself before I do something stupid.

“Hi Luka. Has it been that long really, it’s only been four years”, I respond before taking my sit on the throne.

The look on his face is priceless as he stare at me, gulping down some wine with a lot of bitterness. I can’t tell if it’s from the wine or from the jealousy that he can’t stand seeing me sitting on the sit that he supposedly think it’s his.

“Come on sweetheart, we are family. We are suppose to see each other as often as possible”, he states faking a smile.

“I don’t remember the last time . You and I both used used that word. Family”, I respond chuckling lightly enjoying how triggered he looks.

“Aren’t you familiar with the saying: let bygones be bygones”, he says.

He really is trying so hard, that it’s pitiful and annoying to watch.

“And aren’t you familiar with the saying that states don’t let the same snake bite you twice”, I spit out with a smiling face .

For a spit second his face turns red as he couldn’t believe what he just heard.

“Sweetheart, I’m not here to fight with you. I just came to see how you are fairing. It’s been long . And I’m impressed. You’ve grown so much”, he respond stuttering as he gets up from his sitting position and pace around gazing at anything and everything except for me.

Good .

I thought to myself.

“We’ll thank you, as you can see I’m doing okay. So if you have nothing more to say . My Beta here will escort you to your chambers. I apologize I cannot waste anymore time , I have a kingdom and a pack to run. I’m sure you understand”, I state in a matter of factly as I get up .

He looked frozen for a moment before faking a smile that doesn’t reach his eyes then he takes a deep sigh before responding.

“Of course sweetheart. I’ll see you at dinner??”, he says with more of question.

“If I finish work early then sure”, I respond.

“Derek, escort our guest to his chambers and assign guards at his doorway”, I turn to Derek and tell him.

“Yes Alpha”, Derek responds with a bow.

“Do I really need guards??, I can take of my self sweetheart.” He states cockily.

“They are not for you Luka, I’ll see you around”, I respond.

He goes numb as his face turns paler than usual, seems the life out of him has been drained.

I walk down from the throne and I pass by him my dominance radiating through him that he couldn’t reject submission as he bowed .

I walked away heading to the infirmary feeling merrier on the inside just remembering the look on Luka’s face and the fact that I’m going to see my mate.

I pass by the guards outside the infirmary and one of them looked anxious as he saw me.

I think I know him, what was his name again??, Michael.

I know him since have always seen him guarding the infirmary. But he always has the same look on his face.

A look of worry and fear.

“Michael is it?”, I ask as I stop on the doorway.

“Yes your highness, I’m Michael Torero but my friends call me Micky”, he responds bowing as he stutters but trying his best not to show.

“Micky then, Do you have something you want to tell me?, why do you always look anxious when I see you?”, I question as I smile at him trying to lighten up the air.

“It’s..it’s..nothing..”

“Speak confidently like a warrior , stop stuttering like a scared cat”, I cut him off as I hold his shoulders to stand straight.

“I apologize Alpha”, he says at least now he’s not stuttering.

“It’s fine, now tell why you are always anxious”, I tell him with smile making him looked a little relaxed.

“I just wanted to ask how the King is doing. I’m sorry but I overheard the gamma and the beta talking the other day. It’s wasn’t intentional Alpha”, he expresses earnestly.

Well, I guess we have another person to add to the least of people who know the truth.

“It’s okay Micky, and to answer your question. Roque is still unconscious but he is going to be fine”, I respond as I smile just at the thought of my mate.

“Yes your highness, The king is going to wake up soon. He is strong just like you”, he states.

Someone is getting too comfortable now is he.

But it’s good to hear such words from your people. It’s gives me confidence and strength to always fight for them.

“Thank you for your hard work and kind words Micky, keep it up”, I say to him before I take my leave.

“Yes your highness”, he boldly state with a smile before he bowed as I walked inside the infirmary.