KILLIAN'S POV
I slowly opened my eyes, connecting them to my beautiful sleeping mate. Her hair covered most of her face, her lips were slightly parted. After what happened yesterday and the early hours of today, she deserved some sleep.
I carefully left the bed and made my way to the bathroom. I chuckled as I noticed our clothes which were scattered on the floor. Images of our love making flashed in my mind, arousing me. I groaned, my eyes finding my little human as she shifted a bit. I'll let her rest, just for now..after that..
I took a quick shower, brushed my teeth and left the bedroom on a mission to make breakfast for my sleeping little human. Before I could reach the kitchen
"A few rogues have been spotted acrossed the south border.we've managed to keep them from the crossing. They say they have a massage for you. I insisted on receiving delivering the message myself but they said its crucial that the alpha king receives it personally."
I groaned as Mike's voice invaded my mind. I felt the anger of my wolf. He was relentless on leaving our mate just after we mated. I promised to protect Lira with my life and that's what I planned to do. I couldn't let rogues or Jullian with his accomplices take her away from me.
"Keep them busy beta, I'm on my way"
I quickly mind-linked Jacob, the only person I trust to keep an eye on Lira for me because if anything happens to her while I'm gone they'll be hell to pay.
In inhuman speed, I shifted into my wolf and let Titus take control. I dashed towards the woods, making my way to the south border of the royal pack.
LIRA'S POV
I tossed and turned a bit, trying to find a better sleeping position since my body was now tired of sleeping on my back. I patted Killian's side of the bed hoping to snuggle with him only to find nothing but emptiness. I slowly opened my eyes, scanning the room to see if he was there or not.
"Killian?" No response..With the little time I've known him, I completely trusted him not to be that kind of guy who bails after sex. I decided to take a shower since my body was aching from the sexual activities that happened in this room. I blushed as an image from our love making invaded my brain.
Turning on the shower, I brushed my teeth and washed my face. I took a long relaxing shower that certainly did wonders on my sore limbs. Killian was a beast, both in real life and in bed.
I grabbed some underwear and got dressed in a yellow summer dress that reached just above my knees. I was happy. I was finally mated to the love of my life and I was now a queen to a species I fell in love with. I couldn't wait to start my duties and the thought of helping and visiting our packs made me grin. I pulled my hair in a pony tail, closing the bedroom door, I took the elevator and pressed the button that led to the ground floor. After a few moments the elevator dinged and I was graced by nothing but silence. Where is everyone?
The royal packhouse was huge but was mainly used for events like coronations, meetings and festivals, meaning that there weren't many people living in it. They prefered to have their own homes but came here everyday for training or if the royal members had an announcement to make but it still had a few wolves here and there but right now it was only occupied by maids who were now cleaning yesterday's mess.
I couldn't find Killian in our suite and now that I was downstairs, he still wasn't arround. I asked one of the maids but she said she hasn't seen his majesty. I was starting to get worried because its unlike Killian to just disappear without informing me..now that I think about it..it is like him..I scoffed at the thought.
I made my way to the dining room, hoping to find at least someone I knew there. I wasn't paying attention to my surroundings as usual which led to an almost sudden death when I almost had a heart attack.
"Your highness" I jumped at the voice, clutching my chest in the process. I quickly turned around and found Jacob smirking, clearly amused at my almost sudden heart attack.
"Don't do that..you almost scared me to death". I smiled and he just chuckled. He was wearing blue jeans with a black tshirt. He really looked breathtaking.
"How have you been, the last time I saw you was yesterday when you abandoned me at the door"..He let a bust of laughter, throwing his head back at the process.
"You are something else your highness. I didn't abandon you, Killian clearly had you under control so I didn't see the need of calming you down since he'd already done it..plus you had to enter alone so..".
I rolled my eyes and took a seat, at the huge dining table that was piled with a lot of food for just me and Jacob.
A maid with blonde hair made her way to the table bowing in respect. I smiled at her.
"May I serve you tea your highness?" I smiled at her and nodded.
"Yes, thank you and please call me Lira, same goes for you Jacob". He nodded and flashed me a charming smile.
A few minutes later she placed a cup of lemon tea. My mouth watered at the food and I wasted no time piling my plate with eggs, pancakes, bacon and more. It just looked too good to waste it so I ate as much as I could.
"Where is everyone? I know that they don't stay here but it just looks like its just only me and you."
"The has been a rouge alert on the south border so many of the pack worriers have been instructed by the alpha to patrol the entire border and the others are just sleeping their drunk asses off since there was a celebration for our queen yesterday which you and Killian never attended." I smiled sheepishly.
"I'm so sorry Jacob, I didn't know and.."
"Don't worry your high..I mean Lira, we understood what would happen the moment he dragged you away from the coronation. Killian couldn't wait to eat you alive so.." he smirked at my now red face, I was a little guilty that I missed the celebration and embarrassed that they knew what we we did last night.
"When will he be back?".
"I'm not sure, it could take a while and he seemed worried and angry when he mind-linked me but I'm sure its nothing serious, he just cares about the safety of his pack members. I'm here to keep you company.. so me and you are gonna do some bonding time"..He wiggled his eyebrows making me laugh, cheering me up in the process. I ate until I couldn't, thismade Jacob chuckle.
"Well then now thay your belly is full, how about we do something fun?", Jacob suggested.
"Well if your idea of fun is reading a few books then yeah" he groaned and shook his head at my response
"No..we're definently not doing that..I could even go shopping if it means I'll escape reading". I chuckled.
Mark always loved going out, the fact that I haven't seen him for two months kills me. I missed him so much. I borrowed Jacob's phone. I missed listening to his voice. I dailed his number it rang a couple of seconds and he finally picked up.
"Hello?"
"Hey Mark its me... Lira".
"Lira? What the fuck man? I..I thought they had kidnapped you..why haven't you called me back in the last two months. I was so worried. I checked your apartment and you weren't there, I even went to Luke, he said you left one friday and never came back. I even went to your aunt and she said you were missing. She thought that the people who killed your parents took you..Do you have any idea how restless she is. I couldn't leave her so I offered to stay at her house until there was a lead or any information abour you. You better have a good explanation because I'm beyond pissed right now".
I suddenly felt guilty that I was enjoying being with Killian when Mark was busy looking for me. He and Sara were worried sick and I was busy humping Killian. I was busy enjoying my time wih my mate that I forgot that there are people who still care about me out there. I felt tears threatening to spill from my eyes. I couldn't imagine the pain I've put them through.
"I'm so sorry Mark..I..I can't explain it over the phone..please lets meet okay? I need to see you..both you and aunt Sara. I promise I'll explain evething please". I was practically begging for his forgiveness.
"Fine, you better have a good excuse for disappearing on us for two fucking months Lira." I whimpered at his harsh tone but reminded myself that I deserved it.
We talked and he informed Sara that I was okay. She took the phone from him crying at the sound of my voice. I apologized a million times begging her to forgive me. I explained what happened after she left that night but left out the warewolve part. I made up a story of wild wolves killing Claire and her husband. I told them that they attacked me too but I was rescued by a man who found me deep in the woods and took care of me. My wounds were deep and I wouldn't have reached the hospital in time. Sara sobbed at that part making me feel more guilty about lying to them. I told them that I was in a coma for six weeks and didn't recognize where I was when I woke up. I told them that I reached out to the as soon as I recovered.
I couldn't tell them the truth because I wanted to keep both my kingdom and loved ones safe. The less they knew the better. It would also decrease the chances of people knowing about the supernaturals existing amongst them. Its not that I didn't trust Sara and Mark but I just felt like it was best to keep everything a secret.
We agreed to meet at a local cafe just a few hours away from the royal pack. Jacob insisted on coming along with me so he drove me there. I was a bit nervous and excited at the same time. I hadn't seen them in a while and I missed them. I convinced Jacob not to tell Killian where we were headed because he'd just find a way to get me back at the packhouse. After all he's the one who said this was my home now.
We arrived there around noon. It was a bit hot and I was glad that I wore a dress. Jacob parked the car a few minites away from the cafe.
"You know Killian's gonna have my head when he finds out right?". Jacob said as we walked towards the cafe. I chuckled
"Nope..I'll just tell him it was all me..I'll say I threatened you about something so he'll just take it out on me."
I was smiling until I noticed that Jacob wasn't next to me. I frowned and turned back only to find him staring at me, with a wide look on his eyes. His face was filled with horror.
"Jacob, what's wrong?". He must've come out of his shock because he quickly pulled me by my arm, dragging me away towards the direction of his car. He quickly shoved me insided and then took his position in the driver's seat. He drove away from the cafe like a mad man. I started to panic. I didn't know what was going on and I didn't like it.
"Lira, you need to listen to me..they are coming for you, Killian just infor.." His sentence was cut off by a car that came out of nowhere, crashing itself to Jacob's side. I screamed as our car was pushed that it slammed at the nearest tree. My head connected with the dashboard and my vision became blurry. I groaned at the pain. This is why people wear seatbelts..
"Lira! Lira are you okay?.open your eyes" I groaned and came face to face with a worried Jacob. He sighed in relief and used the backseat to go out of the car. He then opened my door, helping me out of the car. He was almost healed because of his wolf while I on the other hand, had a broken bleeding nose and skull.
"Hey , you're gonna be ok..look at.." before he could finish, a man came from the back, stabbing him with a needle on the back of his head. I screamed and he growled ready to attack but whatever they gave him slowed his movements down. He howled in pain, falling onto his knees.
"I hope..ughhh. I hope this thing kills me because if not, Killian will definitely rip my head off". That was the last thing he said before passing out completely. My head was throbbing in pain as I tried shaking Jacob, shouting at him to get up.
I felt someone grab my arm and I thrashed around, trying to free myself from his grip. My efforts of getting freed from him were cut off by a stinging pain on my arm. He just injected me.. I couldn't hold back the tears as I felt myself losing consciousness. I tried reaching for Killian when I heard his panicking voice in my head.
"Hang in there baby, I'm coming. I won't let anything happen to you..please trust me and stay strong for me...I love yo.."
His words were cut off as I welcomed darkness with open arms.