As Breanna made her way to the mansion, the pack members threw her looks of pity. Others were too busy giving orders as there seemed to be preparations going on.
She made her way to the entrance, the cold wind breeze making her have goosebumps.
Breanna caught something at the corner of her eye making her quickly turn around to confirm what she had seen.
There he was, Alexander in all his glory, but that didn't stun her as the woman in his arm. He held her by the waist and that too publicly. Breanna felt her wolf whimper as age felt betrayed.
Alexander had to make sure everything went well. Today he was holding a celebration to announce his coming heir.
Everything had to be perfect. Camille had given him what he wanted the most and no matter how his wolf opposed the relationship, Alexander would not have it.
His nose caught the familiar scent of his mate making his wolf yelp in joy, almost taking control. He caught sight of her as she stood a few meters away from him looking at him with pain filled in her eyes. He felt a sting in his heart at the look on her face.
Alexander quickly suppressed his wolf's emotions as he walked towards her still holding Camille in his hands who by then seemed to have all her attention on his mate squeezing herself closer to him.
Alexander knew that there was a feud between the two, but it was clear that they would have to settle their difference as they both were important to him.
"You are back?" Alexander asked, giving her an uninterested look.
Breanna felt as if someone had knocked the air off her lungs at his words. Was he even once worried that she was gone? She quickly fought the tears that threatened to pour from her eyes. She had to be strong for her baby for herself.
"Yes your majesty," Breanna swallowed the bitter lump that felt stuck in her throat.
"Did you expect a grand welcome?" Camille intervened, sarcastically, flushing her an evil grin.
The last thing Breanna wanted was a fight, she didn't know if she was strong enough not to endanger her child.
She remained calm but boiled in anger on the inside. Alexander looked at his mate, surprised at how calm she took the insult.
From what he had observed of her she was feisty and would not take insults easily, but here she was not uttering a word in return.
"Go get ready, I have an important announcement to make later at dinner," Alexander looked at her as he saw pain flash in her eyes, but she quickly concealed it.
"Okay, your Majesty, excuse me," Breanna responded feeling hurt at his reaction. He didn't bother to ask about her health upon seeing her and had quickly replaced her with that bimbo immediately she went missing.
Breanna had to tell him as soon as possible. He had to know about his heir that she was carrying. If that guaranteed her family's safety, then she would do it.
The evening was filled with chatter as the mansion hosted numerous guests. Breanna wore a navy blue long dress that hugged her hips like a second skin.
As she went down the stairs she noticed Peter waving at her relentlessly trying to get her attention.
"Pete, what are you doing here?" Breanna asked, frowning.
"Don't you know? Everyone's invited for the evening celebration, even mom and dad are here," Peter explained worriedly looking at her sister.
"What's the celebration about anyway?" Breanna mumbled realizing she had no clue what was being celebrated.
"I don't know either, dad said the King had important news to announce and everyone was to attend," Peter explained, moving his shoulders.
Richard Styles seemed to be having an intense conversation with a man who Breanna couldn't recognize.
She held her brother's hand, getting his attention towards their father.
"Did you tell dad about anything that happened?" Breanna asked knowing all too well her father would react negatively attempting to defend her.
"No Brea, I never breathed a word to them just like you told me, but you know he's the Alpha he's bound to find out at any time," Peter explained as he watched his furious father walking towards them.
Alexander felt nervous about the news. He knew the knees could not only destroy his mate's respect and reputation but also her father's honor which she has fought so much to restore.
Alexander spotted Richard Styles as he hastily walked towards his daughter, taking that as the perfect moment to start the meeting.
"May I get your attention please, Alpha Richard, come forward," Alexander called, stopping him in his tracks.
Breanna gripped her brother's hand as she felt tense ok her father being summoned in front of the pack.
"Before we start I would like to acknowledge the presence of this principled man who has helped in maintaining order in the pack and a balance between them," Alexander said, causing murmurs to erupt from the crowd.
The king rarely praised anyone and the Alpha had just received a compliment from him.
Richard Styles frowned at the King's words not sure whether he was to feel happy or just sad.
He had just found out what had happened to his daughter and wished nothing more than to defend her, knowing he stood no chance against a Lycan King.
He searched among the pack members seeing his daughter at the corner nodding at him as if sensing his dilemma.
"Thank you your Majesty," Alpha Richards responded out of courtesy, appreciating the praise half-heartedly.
"I have decided to make him second in command as the Alpha of this pack and all must follow his lead," Alexander announced, hoping that would suffice as compensation for what he had yet to announce.
The crowd clapped, knowing that the Alpha had been kind to them. Breanna's gaze fell on her uncle, who frowned at the announcement, jealousy evident in his face.
"On to my next and most important announcement," Alexander started getting the attention of the chattering pack members.
"After waiting patiently for so many years, the moon goddess finally decided to grace me with her blessings," he said, his gaze fixed directly at Breanna, making her heart skip a beat.
Did he want to acknowledge her as his mate? Breanna's mind felt confused and excited at the same time. She hadn't even gotten the chance to tell him about her pregnancy.
"The moon goddess has finally blessed me with an heir, the continuation of my species, through a beautiful and lucky woman, come forward my queen," Alexander said, his eyes fixed permanently on Breanna.
Breanna's feet seemed to be frozen to the ground. She couldn't move. How did the king find out even before she told him? Her mind swirled around trying to come up with a quick answer as Alexander flashed her a smile making her smile back cheekily.