fated glory

challenging changes

We walk through the crowd most not saying anything just bowing in respect. others say congratulations as we make our way through I spot my parents again. I wish I could just run to them without making a scene. I am a queen now I can not just run to my mommy and daddy. I must look presentable. James notices me looking to them. "excuse us" he says as he guides us over to my parents. My mother instantly pulls me into a hug. I squeeze her extra tight. "momma" I almost cry into her ear. " I told you baby you always had a purpose this is amazing" she says releasing me and bowing to the kings. I hug my father tightly. "daddy" I say as he hugs me back.

"it's gonna be alright baby" he says patting my head. I slowly let go of him.

"you'll need to get going soon for your shift your majesty" the girls smile at me brightly as they walk up.

"they're right you will need to make your exit but I imagine that may be rather hard now that you have all the fae watching you right now." my mother smiles.

"we can handle that for you" Charles laughs behind us.

"actually let us handle that. Go be with your mate" Hasley says coming up behind us.

"yes ma'am" the kings say.

"Ladies and gentlemen please make your way to the front yard we've prepared a grand show for this occasion" I hear the king. sorry the old king say from the stage.

"I believe that's our cue" I say heading towards the grand hall as everyone else makes their way to the door. The kings follow me this time. We make our way to the woods. No one says a word. As we walk up to our spot it is nearing 11:30 pm. I look at them as they look at me.

"I have a friend" I say softly.

"the witch" Alonzo says.

"is that a problem for you" I retort not liking his tone.

"stop" Charles says softly. "we do not care that you have a witch friend. is that what's bothering you?" he asks.

"Yes. she sees things. she speaks to the goddess. she knows things we couldn't imagine knowing" I say slightly irritated with how Alonzo is being.

SHIFT a voice in my head screams.

"what did she see" James asks concerned.

SHIFT the voice screams again. AHHHHH I feel my body begin to change.

"just breathe baby it's okay" Charles says. I close my eyes and take a deep breath and allow myself to fully transform. in the blink of an eye the whole world changed.

"wow" James says marvelling how I look.

"you're amazing" Charles purrs.

"let's shift" Alonzo says taking his clothes off. The three of them transform into the best looking wolves I've ever seen. None of them fully towering me though. I'm a simple wolf. Why am I the size of king born children? I decide to ignore all my nagging questions until tomorrow and take off running. The kings keeping up nudge and lick me. no matter how many questions rush through my head I'm still drawn to them. The world is so different as a wolf. The trees so detailed and deep the forest is so full of life. the moon light dances on our fur as we run. We run for hours chasing each other. stopping here and there to just take it all in. we were out until sun rise. I run back to my car before shifting back I did not think to take off my clothes before shifting last night. ruining my dress in the process. I slide into my car my n***d body exposed. I am about to start the car when I Alonzo taps my window. I have one arm covering as much of my body as it can. Not that it's helping any. Before I can roll down my window he opens my door pulling me out and wrapping me in a blanket.

"come in" he says sternly "let's have breakfast here my brothers are already inside cooking" he finishes.

"I really should be going" I stammer " my mom and dad and brother are at home and I should go to them" I add. He's been so distant since last night and it is confusing me... I thought out of the king's he would be the mate I would grow the closest to. Yet his tone irritates me.

"you can go to them after you eat" he sighs " and put some clothes on. You are queen of the fae Azlynd you cannot drive around n***d" he adds.

" I don't know what your deal is but if you're going to have an attitude with me and not explain why then id rather just leave." I say firmly. " also I shifted for my first time and ripped my dress. there are thousands of wolves who have done the same, so if any of them have a problem with me accidentally ripping my clothes and needing to get home to get new ones" I say opening my car door " well they can come see you about it because I simply do not care" I finish turning to get in my car when I feel his strong hands grab me up by my waist.

" let me go Alonzo" I say.

"you're having breakfast with us" he says carrying me inside. I don't even attempt to fight him.

"fine let me walk then" I say sternly. he puts me down and I walk away not saying anything to him speed walking to the house to just get this breakfast over with. This is not how mates are supposed to treat each other is it...... I finally reach the kitchen when I hear Charles call my name.

"where are you" I ask

"the stairs my love" he calls back. I turn and head for the stairs.

"I have some clothes for you" he smiles grabbing my hand and pulling me up the stairs. I'm debating pulling my hand back. after how Alonzo just acted I don't even want to be around any of the kings but the feeling in my hand shooting up my arm just won't let me. my mind and my heart are starting an inner war.

"what's wrong" he asks as we reach the top of the stairs and head towards his room.

"nothing I just wanna go home right now" I say softly suddenly fighting back tears. This is not how I want to spend my life. Fighting one mate craving the others yet still being upset with them because shouldn't we all feel the same.

"why don't you want to have breakfast are you not hungry" he asks handing me some clothes and walking to the bathroom door. He leans on it and looks at me as I just stand there. not sure of what to say.

"I'm just tired" I say as I notice James standing in the bedroom doorway.

"get dressed my love we'll talk more downstairs" James says nodding for Charles to follow him. which he does. I go into the bathroom and get dressed. he gave me his sweat pants and a hoodie. Both engulfed in his scent. I inhale deeply as the tears I was trying to fight begin to fall. do one of my mates not love me. am I not good enough in his eyes anymore. what changed since last night. I wipe my face and look in the mirror. Breathe honey breathe. I tell myself preparing to head to breakfast. To my.... To the kings. Bracing my mind for these challenging changes.