Riyana groaned as the irritating buzz of alarm mercilessly woke her up .She reached out to grab her mobile to stop the insistent buzzing sound but couldn't find anything else other than her pillows and duvet. She growled irritatedly, she always keeps her mobile near her in the bed so that she need not endure the insolence of her alarm for a longer period of time otherwise it would continue to buzz for a long half an hour. She opened her eyes ,the warm sunlight and the colorful flowers bathed in morning dew greeted her through the French doors of her balcony .She never does the mistake of closing her curtains so that she could always gaze at lush greenery of her garden.
She pushed away her duvet and searched for her mobile, it was placed on the nightstand. Riyana frowned, she doesn't keep it there usually, then she remembered yesterday night Rey came here claiming that he wants to spend the night with her as she will be leaving tomorrow ,well which is today. She sighed as she picked up her mobile and switched off the alarm, that pup would have kept it here on purpose. He very well knows I hate waking up in the morning and have a lot of trouble doing so, early or late doesn't matter and he being an early bird gets a lot of opportunity to annoy her in this regard and that also explains his absence in the room when we both had a sleepover last night.
She neatly arranged her bed, smoothing her duvet, it was her favorite one pastel green with golden prints and embroidery in the edges. Her whole room was themed in green, white and gold. on the right corner of the room there is a huge wooden shelf full of books near the fire place, two double seater white sofas are placed before it with a glass coffee table in the centre .And on the wall opposite to her bed she had built customized shelves around the television to house her oxygen plants and to the left is her walk in closet and bathroom. An elegant green and gold rug was placed on the floor before the fire place and her bed to match the room's interior.
It was already six in the morning and they have decided to leave by seven thirty, she hurried to take a quick bath. After a quick shower she changed into a pair of black jeans, white t-shirt and a maroon jacket, she pulled her hair into a messy pony and slipped into a pair of black leather boots, she liked to wear something comfortable while traveling she can't parade in her regular dresses on a road trip.
The moment she stepped out of the walk in closet she was greeted by the most terrifying sight, Reynold is eating s'mores sitting on her bed, this kid can eat that thing throughout the day, literally and one important fact about him he is a very messy eater.
"Reynold", she shrieked hurrying towards him to throw him out of her bed. He grinned widely upon seeing her and then jumped into her extended hands, simultaneously smearing the molten chocolate on her jacket. She groaned placing him down as she removed her jacket she does not have time to either wash it or scold him. She glared at him as she came back now wearing a silver cardigan.
"Sorry Ri'', he apologized giving her the puppy eyes anyone who sees his expression would think that he genuine, but she knows better than that.
"Really?'', she asked raising an eyebrow challengingly at him.
"No, I apologized just to humor you, since you look like you had a very bad start in the morning." he replied shrugging his shoulder.
She rolled her eyes at him, she was very much used to his antics.
He suddenly hugged her wrapping his arms around her stomach and mumbled,"I am going to miss you very much Ri."
She sighed hugging him tighter ,she very well knew that its hard for him, they both have never been apart for a long period ever since he was a toddler, he was very much like a little brother to her and she's gonna miss him hard.
"Hey, Rey look at me ",she called, pulling away from the hug," time passes quickly Rey,and ill be back even before you know .I promise I'll call you whenever I am free and will also bring you a lots of gifts."
Reynold was about to reply her when she appeared to be zoned out having a serious thought, she was mind linking with someone.
"We have to leave immediately Reynold everybody is waiting in the dining hall for us, the Alpha asked us to hurryup", she spoke as she hurried downstairs.
"Pops really have the perfect timing as always, the moment we start about gifts he calls us." he grumbled following her.
The vast hall was flooded with people, the red and golden drapes adorning the hall contrasting up with the cream colored walls of the palace intricate carvings on the edges and the pillars adding to the richness. The huge dining tables that could accommodate upto fifty members was overflowing with delicious delicacies which were left untouched.A huge chandelier was hung directly above the main table which was situated on a raised platform . Similar chandeliers were hung above the other tables as well.
Everybody rose except the king and queen as she waltzed in, power and authority seeping through her. She nodded at them giving a small smile acknowledging them as she took her seat near the king's who was seated at the head of the table. The seat beside her was left empty followed by their beta, his mate Lila and other officials, the queen occupied the seat opposite to her, beside her the Alpha, his Luna, Reynold, their Gamma and others.
After seeking permission from her father she rose to address them," I thank each and every one of you for being here today to support me as I am going to begin my journey today and also for believing and accepting me as your future leader, I promise that I will never let your belief down. Let the feast begin." she commenced.
Once the feast was over the king rose to address everybody followed by others.
"I am proud to say that my daughter Princess Riyana Lupus is about to begin her journey today towards the prestigious Throne of Crescent, along with power comes responsibilities and I hope she is well prepared for it and this journey that she is undertaking now will very well test her eligibility and I believe my child you wont let us down.", he completed addressing the last part to her, she nodded her head at him assuring him.
Everybody went on with their chores after that ,a few lingering back holding small conversations, she saw that the Luna Rose has managed to take her son in, if Reynold was present he would surely make a fuss. She made her way out of the palace and found that the car was already waiting for her; Henry was also approaching towards her. She was waiting for him to reach when she heard someone speak behind her back, "How does it feel to claim rights on something that is either yours or you deserves princess?"
She thought of ignoring him but hey she definitely needs some entertainment after a boring formal breakfast.
She turned around to face the owner of the voice.
"Aw looks like still little Dave couldn't muster the courage to speak to my face, always hiding behind the back aren't we?" she cooed tauntingly as she smiled ever so sweetly at him.
Dave snarled in annoyance, slightly surprised that she decided to give it back to him, but still he refused to back off. Masking his annoyance he replied to her wearing the same fake smile," What to do, no one wants to see your ugly face bitch." he blatantly lied.
Riyana was one of the most beautiful women to walk on the earth, with her long black hair complimenting her slightly tanned complexion, big hazel eyes, and petite frame she might look like a damsel in distress completely betraying what she truly is, a knight in shining armor.
A growl erupted within her, gone was all the playfulness as a deadly expression painted her face. Dave has crossed his limits, there was a reason why she had tolerated him so far but this has to stop here .No one disrespects her and gets away with it.
"I am your ruler and whether you like it or not you have to respect me, the respect that I demand and deserve, now bow", she growled with authority.
Dave cowered, he was fighting his own wolf that wanted to bow to her, wolves are more loyal to their leaders than humans.
"Bow" she demanded again and this time Dave abided his ruler.
Once she saw Dave had submitted himself she calmed down, and coaxed her raging wolf as he scrambled away from her.
Riyana got inside the car along with Henry not bothering to react to the curious onlookers as Henry instructed the driver to leave, she sighed getting comfortable on her seat ,she knew that there are many more like Dave out there waiting for her to deal with, but the worst part is that she couldn't bring it upon herself to blame them entirely.
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