Twist of Fate

Chapter 4

Taya's POV

I am soaking in the tub floor, my body hurts from training, but it is a good hurt. I wish that I could stay in this tub forever but sadly I had to get out soon and start preparing to make our way to the Border.

The door to the bathing chamber opens and in walks Alya holding my bathrobe, " No my Lady hurry and get out of there before you turn into a prune."

I smile at that. I slowly exit the tub and slip into my robe. Alya guides me once again into my room where Maria is already stationed to make me look beautiful. She brushes my hair and then braids it crown. She dusts a little bit of make up on me then helps Alya put me in my wedding dress. I told them I didn't want a white dress since white was the symbol of mourning to our people so Alya went and found me a grey dress. Grey is the primiary color of our house. Grey to our people means courage. The dress Alya found is almost an exact replica of my Grandmother's dress that I wore for the Summit the other day. The only difference isntead of the back being fully bare it had starps across the back and the cleavage plunges even further down than the other.

Alya steps back to take in how I look when there is a slight knock on my door. Alya rushes to open it then bows deeply when she sees it is my Uncle. She backs up while bowing so that he can come in. He smiles, " Alya stop bowing or I will trip over you."

I giggle at that. Uncle is all about people showing respect but when they over do it like Alya he will stop it all at once. Uncle Leo walks into the room and looks at me. I can see pride in his eyes. I give him a bow of my head, " My King."

He scoffs at me, " Taya none of that. Now stand properly so that I can admire you."

I raise my head, stand straighter, and have my should pulled back. My Uncle starts to circle me so that he can fully take me in. He stops behind me and says, " You look amazing, but there is one this missing."

I arch an eyebrow at him, " What could be missing?"

As soon as I said that there is another knock, which makes Alya once againrush to the door. Alya opens the door enough to grab something from some one. She turns around after closing the door but this time she is holding a box that has the Royal Crest on it.

I look at the box then at my Uncle with surprise, " Is that what I think it is?"

My Uncle smiles as he opens the box, " If you are thinking it is my mother's crown, sadly no. That crown was lost long ago, BUT this crown is more special. It has more meaning."

My Uncle pulls out the crown with so much grace that he looks worried that one wrong move and he could drop it and break it. He holds up so I can look at it.

The crown is beautiful. It is covered with forest green emeralds annd grey diamonds. Uncle motions for me to turn around and look in the mirror so he can place it on my head. Once it is secure on me he says, " This crown was designed by your father and I before you were taken. He argued with me for days after he found out that you were my intended heir. He hated the idea of me making you heir, said it would make you a target for everyone who seeked to gain any power. He was right, you were taken, he died, and now your mother.."

I turn and place a hand on his shoulder, " Uncle, you know she can't help it. As for being taken and my father's death that was all my fault."

Uncle shakes his head, " No Taya do not blame yourself for my brother's death. He would have hated to die in any other way, but he died saving you. "

I shed a tear, " I wish hewas still here."

Uncle pulls me into a hug, " So do I."

We hold onto each other for a few minutes before my mother enters the room. She spots the crown on my head and humphs, " Really Leo?"

Uncle smirks, " She is my niece and heir Victoria!"

Mother sighs, " Fine let everyone know, but if those dogs loose that crown you only have yourself to blame."

Uncle sighs, " We have a wedding to get to so lets go."

Mother leaves the room first as Uncle escorts me out and to the vehicle that will take us to the Border. To the start of my new life.

Raydon's POV

The Border was busy with everyone getting ready for the wedding which would take place within 30 minutes. Micah was already here when I arrived he was going over patrol the Human guards and our wolves. I joined the group, " Is everything secure?"

Everyone nodded and the human guards went to take their places along their side of the border. Micah motioned for our wolves to do the same. I look at Micah, " Has Lance arrived yet?"

Micah respondes, " He linked me a few minutes ago and said that he left before everyone else so that he could get here to double chack everything. He said something about wanting to make sure Lady Taya would be safe."

I feel a little annoyed that Lance is wanting to double check everything for her safety, what all happened during this training to make Lance want to protect her?

Micah looked at me concerned, " Why didn't you just link Lance and find out yourself?"

I sigh, " He hasn't been answering my links."

Micah laughs, " So the woman has come between yall already? Are we sure this is a wedding for you or for him?"

I growl, " Lance knows his place."

Micah takes a step back and looks over my shoulder. I turn and see Lance behind me walking toward us. Lance sees Micah and a smile spreads across his face, " Micah, get over here and show your favorite brother some love."

Micah laughs but heads over to Lance to hug him tight. I follow but instead of hugging Lance I say, " Report."

Lance cuts his eyes at me, " They will be here in a few minutes."

I nod, " Anything else you wnat to add?"

Lance looks to be thinking over what he wants to say, " Ray.. Alpha, not at this time."

I would have pushed him to talk more but numerous vehicles were pulling up. One vehicle that I guess Lady Taya was in drove straight to make shift tent for her to wait till it was time for the event to happen. Two more vehicles followed suit. All the Humans hit the ground in a very low bow as a door opened to a vehicle and out popped King Leo followed by an older female. Lance whispers, " The female with him is Lady Victoria, his sister-in-law, and Lady Taya's mother."

I walked over to the where they were standing, " King Leo it is good to see you."

Leo smiles at me, " It has been awhile. We missed you at the Summit, but your Beta said you were handling pack issues. I hope everything is now.. taken care of. I would hate for my niece to be in jeopardy over reckless actions."

I contain a growl, " Yes, King Leo your niece Lady Taya will be safe."

Lady Victoria looks me up and down and says, "So your the man that my late husband spoke of so fondly?"

I was about to correct on using the wrong term for talking to me, but a heavenly voice spoke up, " He is not a man, he is a male, mainly a male Alpha. Calling a Werewolf a man is an insult."

Lady Victoria tensed up and respond, " Male or man what is the difference?"

The voice spoke again, " A man is HUMAN, a male is someone who demands respect, authority, and is powerful. An Alpha is all the things and more. When you call him a man, you are basically saying he is weak and fragile."

Lady Victoria turns to the owner of voice and states, " Thank you for that, now go to the tent!"

I try to catch a glimpse of the person the voice belongs to but she is blocked by guards and Lady Victoria. I hear their steps as they head toward the tent for her. I catch a scent of honey and lemons, it has me wanting to follow the scent and weep with joy. I would follow that voice and smell anywhere.

I shake my head to get rid of the thought. Leo watches me carefully, " Alpha, I apologize for the wrongness of my Sister-In-Law, she does not know your ways."

Lance states in a whisper, " Unlike Taya."

I glance over at Lance then back at Leo, " All is well. I am guessing the person who spoke was Lady Taya?"

A smile of love and pride grows across Leo's face, " It was indeed. My niece is well schooled in every culture and the wordings. She is a force that shouldn't be messed with."

Lance laughs and states loudly, " Yeah I learned that lesson earlier."

Leo laughed as well, " That is true and from what Owen told me, that was her holding back."

Lance gulps, " She was what?"

Leo's laugh deepens, " She was holding back with the both of us."

Lance shakes his head, " I feel cheated."

Leo looks at back and further between me and Lance, " Well, I am pretty sure she would be okay with a rematch as long as your Alpha approves."

Approves? Approve of another male touching what is mine?

Where the hell did that thought come from?

I shrug my shoulders, " If she wants a chance to beat my Beta then I welcome the sight."

We all laugh at that. Micah speaks up, " It is nearly sundown and the Elders are here. It is time."

Leo nods, " I must go collect my niece now. I will see yall shortly."

I watch as he walks toward the tent and then turn to make my way to the Elders.

The Elders have instructed me that I am to stand on myside of the Border whereas Lady Taya will stand on her side till the ceremony is over, once we have been confirmed as one then she will be allowed to cross the Border to my side.

Everyone soon gathers around us to watch.

Lady Taya's tent flaps open and on the arm of King Leo is the most beautiful I have ever seen.

I stop myself from dropping my jaw and running toward her. As they walk closer I can see the gold in her brown eyes, her kissable lips, and then my eyes dart to the cresent moon shape on her neck. A small growl is released from me. The moon shape is right above her marking spot. A spot I soon plan to mark.

I shake my head again, Where are all these thoughts coming from. I close my eyes to gain control of myself. I take in a gasp of air only to be engulfed by her scent of honey and lemons. The smell is addictive and it calms me.

I open my eyes when I feel that she is in front of me. My eyes lock onto her's and I know I am screwed. I feel the bond fall into place.

fuck, she is my mate.