Chapter 181
Chapter 181
My Fated Human Luna Chapter 184
37 New Mate
Jade POV
I’m sitting in the hospital room with William. It took a lot of convincing to get Luca to go take a shower and sleep in our bed for a few hours. He also promised me he would eat something after he woke up. It’s been two days since the attempted kidnapping. I told him I would sit here in case William woke up. Luna is staying with Esme while I’m here. The doctor told us that William’s dragon is trying to heal from the poison but he will wake up when he is ready. Victor is doing much better and he is almost completely healed. A cough gets my attention and I rush over to the side of William’s bed. I see panic in his eyes until they meet mine. He relaxes but coughs again. I grab the water from his bedside table and help him take a sip. After he takes a few sips, I set the cup back down on the table. “Where are those two ba**ards” he manages to ask. Even though he doesn’t say their names, I know exactly who he is talking about. “They are both dead, Luca made sure of that. They didn’t even make it to the dungeon to join those other two evil a**es.” He smiles and rests his head back on the pillow. “Jade, I’m sorry for the way I treated you.” “William” I start to say and he cuts me off. “Please let me finish.” I nod and he takes a deep breath. “I’m glad that Luca will have his fated mate. You are an amazing woman and I can see how much you love my granddaughter and my son. I hope in time that you and I can be friends.” I chuckle “William, you are my father-in-law. That makes you my family too. I forgave you after our discussion in your office.” He smiles and I lean down, wrapping him in a hug.
Someone clears their throat behind me and I turn to see Esme smiling at us. She is holding my beautiful pup. “I’m sorry to interrupt you but I could tell she wanted her mommy.” Hearing Esme call me that is amazing. I know I am in my heart, but it’s different to hear it out loud. Esme hugs me before she
hands me Luna. Zelda purrs in my mind when she wraps her arms around my neck and squeezes me. William reaches up and rubs his hand on her leg. “She looks so much like Luca did when he was a baby. I wish I didn’t miss so much time with him because of how hurt I was by his mother. He shouldn’t have had to pain for her sins.” I place my hand on his and I can see unshed tears in his eyes. “It is never too late to make things right, William. Luca is a good man with a big heart. He loves you and he will forgive the past, it just may take some time.” He nods at me and I squeeze his hand. He reaches for Luna and I place her in his arms. “Are you going to be Queen someday little one” William says. I turn to the sound of footsteps and Esme is gone, but Luca is standing there smiling at his father and Luna. He walks over and wraps his arm around me. “She will be Queen just like her mothers” he says, and kisses my forehead. We spend more time with William before I leave so they can talk alone.
Once I reach our room, I lay Luna down in her crib before I crawl onto our bed. I close my eyes thinking about everything that has happened. I didn’t realize how tired I was until I feel soft lips on mine. The tingles let me know that it’s Luca. “I hate to wake you love, but I was hoping that you would join me in my office. Victor has been released and I want us to speak with him and Felix.” I wrap my arms around his neck and pull his lips to mine. He melts into me and my body is craving him. “Hello, we are in the room”, Brooklyn says. I didn’t realize that Brooklyn and Sherman were in the room with us because I was so focused on Luca. He chuckles against my lips. He pulls back and takes me with him, setting me on my feet. “I don’t want to hear it, Brooklyn. I’ve seen you with your mate.” She rolls her eyes and I laugh. “We won’t be gone long”, Luca says, and leads me to the office. Once we are inside, I notice he has two chairs now sitting behind his desk. There is also a new desk sitting next to his. I look at him confused. He wraps his arms around me. “My Queen needs to have a proper desk for her work and I want you close. I hope that’s alright with you.” I smile “of course it is.”
Luca POV
I was so happy to see my father awake. Hearing him tell my daughter she will be queen someday makes my heart squeeze in my chest. He has become so different since Jade arrived. After Jade
leaves, I take seat next to the bed. I don’t even want to tell him that Madelena showed up at the castle gate but there has been enough secrets between us. “What’s wrong Luca?” I take a deep breath. “One of the guards linked me yesterday while I was sitting in your room waiting for you to wake up that Madelena was at the gate asking to see me.” His eyes darken before they turn back to their normal blue color. “What did she want Luca?” “She told the guard she wanted to see her son.” I notice him ball the blankets in his fists. I place my hand on top of his. “I told him to tell her I have no mother.” The minute the words leave my mouth he relaxes. “Luca, I promise you that she is nothing like your mate. She will hurt you because she only cares about what she wants. You are a grown man and can make your own decisions, but I hope you know that what I’m saying isn’t about what happened between me and your mother. I don’t want to see you let her in to only end up regretting it.” I smile “you don’t have worry about protecting me. You made me strong and I only have one parent. She was never a mother and that will not change now. I am sure she has a self-serving motive.” I spend a little more time with my father before I head back to our room.
The nurse informed me that Victor had been released from the infirmary earlier today. I meant what I said about being indebted to him for what he did for my father. I open the door and my beautiful queen is sleeping peacefully on our bed. Luna is sleeping in her crib. I link Sherman and Brooklyn to come to our room because I want Jade with me when I speak to the rogue wolves. I haven’t spoken to her about what I plan to do, but I know she will be onboard with my plans. Once we are in our office, I love the shock on her face when I tell her about the new desk that is next to mine. I want her and Luna as close to me as possible. Sebastian and I need her like we need the air we breathe. The bond between us is so strong. A knock sounds and the door opens. Victor and Felix step inside and bear their necks to Jade and I. “Please take a seat gentlemen.” I notice that Victor keeps looking at Jade and I try to keep Sebastian in check. “Victor, are you alright?” “I apologize my king. I know that this is going to sound strange but I can scent my mate on the queen.” I growl low and Jade lays her hand on my forearm. “I am yours and only yours.” Her words calm both myself and my dragon. I look at Jade and she is smiling. I notice her linking and I’m more confused. “You will understand what is happening in aExclusive content from NôvelDrama.Org.
minute” she says through our link. A few seconds later, the door to my office opens and Esme steps inside. “Mate” is said in unison by both Esme and Victor. I smile at the goddess’s match-making.
Victor POV
I left the hospital and as soon as I reached the cottage, my father pulls me into his arms. “You scared the hell out of me. I thought I was going to lose you.” “I’m fine dad. I had to try and stop them. I couldn’t just let them take him.” He pulls back and I see pride in his eyes. “I’m so proud of you Victor.” “Thank you, dad.” We are sitting at the table when I get a link from King Luca. “The king wants us to come to his office.” “I’m sure he just wants to thank you again. He is a good man and I know how much he appreciates what you did for William.” Lyle is puffing his chest out with pride and I chuckle. We reach the office and knock. “Come in Victor”, King Luca says through the mind link. Once we are inside, I catch the faintest scent of strawberries and Lyle is going crazy. I can scent it is coming from the Queen. I know she is not my mate but the scent is definitely my mates. I drop my gaze when the king notices me staring at his mate. His growl makes Lyle stand stalk still. The queen offers him reassurance that she is his and I feel him pull his aura back, which I’m grateful for. The door to the office opens again but I don’t dare pick up my head to look. The scent of strawberries is stronger now and Lyle growls loudly in my mind. “Mate” he says, and I turn to see the most beautiful woman I have ever seen. “Mate” I say at the same time as she does. She jumps at me and I catch her in my arms, burying my head in her neck.
“I’m sure you would like to go spend some time with your new mate, Victor, so I will make this quick.” I pull back but I don’t release her. I give my attention back to the king while keeping my arm around my mate. “Victor, this is my cousin Esme. She has been waiting for you for a very long time. I can’t believe you two have never met.” “I only ever met Felix and his daughter”, Esme says. “From this day forward all the wolves in your collective will be part of the kingdom. You will no longer be rogues. The south wing will be refurbished as a pack house for the wolves. The wolves are welcome to work in the kingdom in any capacity they choose. Victor, now that you are mated to Esme, you will be moving into
our wing. I would like you to serve as a private guard for my queen.” I can’t have heard him correctly. I’m not a dragon. “I am not a dragon either, but we are both loyal and strong. I would be honored to have you as my private guard” the queen says. “I accept my queen. It would be my honor.” She smiles “Victor, unless we are in a formal setting you may call me Jade.” I nod at her and pull Esme closer to me. “I can’t thank you both enough for all you are doing for the wolves.” “It should have happened long ago. Thank you for your bravery and loyalty. Now, please take my cousin out of my office because she looks like she is about to eat you for lunch.” We all burst out laughing. I don’t wait for anymore to be said. Lyle and I need to be with Esme. I bend throwing her over my shoulder. She squeals and I chuckle. “Point me in the right direction mate. You are mine and I plan to show you just that.” I can smell her arousal at my words and I can’t wait to be buried deep inside her body. When we reach the room, I say a quick prayer of thanks to the goddess before I step inside.