KING ELIJAH

I woke up abruptly from the sound of something crashing on the floor. I instantly got alarmed but ease when I saw it was just Elijah with a tray in hand. I wrapped the bedspread around my naked chest as Elijah placed the tray filled with food on the bed.

“Good morning” he murmured with a sheepish smile. “Morning” I said while running my hand through my tangled hair.

“Smells good” I mumbled inhaling the delicious smell of pancakes. Yes Pancakes!!

“Not as good as you do” The king said with a smirk playing on his plump lips.

“Stop it” I murmured almost inaudibly but im pretty sure he heard that for he chuckled softly.

I sigh when I took a bite from one of the pancakes drenched in syrup, it felt like I have not eaten in years. I offered some to Elijah but he declined saying he would have breakfast later.

“We have a meeting to attend to later in the day” Elijah said while I stuff my gave with food.

“We?” I asked even though I heard him the first.

“Yes” He said and I nodded. When he noticed the hesitation, he explained.

“You will soon be my queen and queen to the kingdom. I think it would be better if you get familiar with how it works”

Well, now that he put it that way it makes sense.

“You’re right” I mumbled before gulping down a glass of milk.

Elijah kissed my cheek before walking towards the bathroom. I heard the shower running signaling that he’s already taking a bath.

After I finished my Breakfast, I dropped the tray on the bedside table before falling back on the bed with a sigh. My head doesn’t hurt anymore which is a good thing due to my werewolf abilities.

I closed my eyes with a smike on my lips and placed my hand on my stomach. I Can’t believe I’m pregnant I thought. I just wish I remembered something.

I know Elijah said It would be better if I do not remember but I feel like there’s something I need to remember. Something very important. I picked up my night gown and put it on before rolling to my side facing the bathroom door and immediately Elijah walks out with a towel wrapped around his hips. He runs his hand through his wet hair before glancing at me and giving me a smile then goes to his walk in closet.

I returned it and got up from the bed to the bathroom. I turned on the shower and washed my body then shampoo my hair. After I was done, I brushed my teeth and when I entered the bedroom Elijah was no longer in the room. I put on a new pair of clothes and decided to meet mom.

When I closed the door behind me, I walked towards one of the guards to ask them if they’ve seen mom.

“I saw her going to the Kitchen” he said and I thanked him before searching for her.

As I opened the door to the kitchen, I saw her seated with the Royal chief Nicolas laughing over something. They both smiled brightly at me when I moved closer to them.

“Mom” I mumbled hugging her small frame while she peppered my Face with her kisses. “I miss you so much” She murmured smoothing my black hair.

I pulled back and then turned to Nicolas who is already watching us with a smile. “Nicolas” I said giving him a side hug.

“Oh child, it’s good to see you again” He mumbled with a chuckle Patting my side.

Mom excused herself from Nicolas and I grabbed her hand giggling like a little girl as I lead her out of the kitchen. We climed the stairs to the highest part of the palace giving up a perfect view of the world that Elijah rules.

We stood side by side next to the only window in the tower looking as the palace guards roam the grounds.

“You’re pregnant,” mom said calmly while I gave her a quick glance before staring outside. I shifted uncomfortably folding my hands around my chest.

“Yes,” I replied with the same calmness.

“Darling… Ar-are you safe here?” She suddenly asked now staring at me with worry.

“Of course mom,” I mumbled chuckling nervously before adding a “why would you say that?”

She takes my right hand and roll my white sweatshirt up showing the infinite mark on my wrist. “Then what’s this honey” She ask while I Snap my hand out of hers pulling down the sleeve to cover up the mark as I look around praying no one saw that even though I knew that it was just mom and I. But If anyone ever finds out only goddess knows what they would do.

“It’s just a mark” I mumbled shrugging nonchalantly.

Moms eyes harden and I gulped moving backwards but from the glare she gave me I stood still.

“It’s not just a mark. I know what that is.. Th- that’s an Infinite sign honey and do you know what that means huh” She asked , pacing in front of me while I looked around making sure there’s no one listening in.

“It means what ever happens to him happens to you.” She mumbled running her hand through her black hair in a frustrated Manner.

“I know mom” I whispered making her stop pacing. “You know?!” She whisper-yelled and I wince.

“He did it to save my life” I told her trying to make her see my point.

“Well you wouldn’t need saving if it wasn’t for him” She said shaking her head while I pressed my lips in a frim line.

“It wasn’t his fault..”

“It is baby…” Mom whispered cupping my cheeks in her soft hands. “You had a life… You should be graduating university in two weeks” She added and my eyes widen.

I totally forgot about school and Ana Oh my goddess.

Mom’s hand left my cheeks when she saw my express. “You forgot…” She whispered trailing off before her eyes harden. “We’re leaving the palace” She mumbled trying to grab my hand but I moved it behind me.

“No,” I rasped with tears gathering around my eyes.

“I love him and I Can’t leave him” I gritted out folding my hands.

“He’s using you” She said and for the first time, I glared at my mother.

“No, he’s not mom!” I screamed at her as a single tear fell from my eyes. Her features softly and she tried cupping my cheek but I moved backwards Making her almost stumble.

“I love him and for the first time, someone wants me… He-he wants me mom, and look…” I said bring out my left hand in front of her and pointing at the ring with my right pointer finger.

“…We are getting married. He wants me to be his wife, his queen” I finished breathing heavily.

“Celeste i-” “No mom, I don’t want to hear what you have to say” I mumbled cutting whatever she has to say off. “I expected you to be happy for me” I added lastly before turning my back to her and walking down the stairs.

I could hear her calling my name but I blocked her out.