Elise's POVThe walk down the long hallways of the castle always felt long to me. It feels like an exercise whereas Megan always walks with grace and a smile on her face. She is literally the epitome of grace and beauty and she never fails to make me feel self conscious and intimidated by her beauty. I'm like a duck walking next to a graceful, beautiful swan.And she's not the only gorgeous person here, I've met many more model like, gorgeous women. This place brings out my insecurities. Everyone here is either gorgeous or handsome. I stick out like a sore thump. "Luna?" Megan's concerned voice knocked me out of my deep thoughts."Hmm." I absent-mindedly hummed in response."Are you alright? You seem unwell. You are radiating a hint of sadness. What is the matter?" She asked almost making me cringe.I forgot that people near me can sense my emotions here if they radiate strong enough. It's another type of bond here. The bond between the Luna and her pack and in my case, also a queen
Elise's POV"Okay guys, let's go." I told the kids as I took the prepared picnic basket from the granite countertop."Would you like our help, Elise?" Everett offered with a dimpled smile.I smiled at him leaned down to press a kiss onto his forehead before shaking my head at him," No thank you, Sweetheart.""Are you certain? We would love to assist you." Evangeline smiled up at me.As much as I tried, I couldn't swallow the giggle that left my lips as I shook my head at her," I'm sure, Sweetheart." I assured, leaning down to press a kiss onto her forehead too."Perhaps my assistance may put your minds at ease, Children." Noah's amusement filled voice resonated from behind us, making all three of us simultaneously turn to his unannounced, unexpected figure."Uncle Noah!" The twins simultaneously called, before they ran over to give him a hug before returning to my sides with twin grins lining their lips."May I?" Noah asked, gesturing to the basket in my hand."Are you sure?" I asked
"You know I could have easily carried it back, right?" I asked, gesturing towards the picnic basket that was loosely hung over his arm."I am quite aware, Little One, but I would prefer you not especially not in my presence. You do not need to lift a finger while I am with you." He stubbornly retorted with a slight scoff that had me rolling my eyes even as a small smile laced my lips."As you wish, your Majesty." I playfully said earning myself a playful growl in return as he winked at me."I prefer, my Love." He suggestively smirked."Of course you do." I lightly giggled in amusement. Who would have thought that bad, moody King Theodore could be such a playful man. It really hides his true age."Eli!" The twins happily called as they wrapped their arms around my waist with twin grins marring their faces."Yes Sweethearts?" I smiled at them as I stopped in my tracks."Everett and I will be playing in my room, would you like to join us?" Evangeline enthusiastically asked with hopeful
"Oh my, I doubt you will be attending the children's play time after all," Megan said as she walked towards me with a softness to her words and tone," Shall I go tell his Majesty that he might need to entertain them for the entirety of the afternoon?"I shook my head as I peaked one eye open to be greeted by a warm smile."No, I can't disappoint them. I'll just spend a few minutes with them then I'll take a nap." I reassuringly smiled at her as I opened my other eye while getting off the bed."Are you certain, Luna? I'm sure they'll understand that you're a bit tired." Megan raised an eyebrow in amusement."I'm sure, Megan." I chuckled with a shake of my head."Alright," She shrugged," Shall I take you to Princess Evangeline's chambers?" "Yes please." I asked.With a nod, she guided me out of my room and two rooms down from mine. "This is Miss Evangeline's room, your Majesty. Would you like me to knock for you?" She asked, taking me by surprise as I immediately shook my head."No th
Soft chatter filled my ears as warm, small hands curiously cupped my cheeks. A groan softly escaped my lips, making the small hands immediately retract to their owner as I opened my eyes to the evening-sun lit room. Everett's happy features suddenly appeared in front of me before Evangeline's curious, but happy features also appeared next to her brother."Good afternoon, Eli." They simultaneously greeted before breaking into sweet giggles of laughter at their paired greeting."Good morning, Darlings." I lightly chuckled before I turned my head just for my cheek to brush against warm fingers that were connected to a hand that belonged to a very much asleep Theo."Daddy's still asleep." Evangeline cutely explained. "He is, isn't he?" I found myself absent-mindedly responding before I turned to the two darlings curiously staring at me,"Okay, how about we go downstairs for a snack and let Daddy sleep? He must be exhausted." I negotiated. They nodded without a second thought as they al
For the second time today, I was carefully shaken awake, but this time, I was greeted by the warm and soft pair of eyes that I only knew belonged to Megan."Good evening, Luna. My apologies for disrupting your nap, but dinner is ready." She apologetically smiled."Oh." I meekly responded as I sat up on the bed with my back against the headboard. My eyes felt swollen and tired. I felt tired and I knew it's because I had cried myself to sleep. There was bound to be evidence of my tortured state showing proudly anyway, now I just have to wear it until it disappeared. "Are you feeling alright, Luna? I could have someone bring your plate up, if you'd like?" She offered with genuine care lacing her words.I weakly shook my head," No, it's okay." Plus this way, I might get the chance to explain myself to the twins. "Are you certain, your Highness? "Megan raised an eyebrow that spoke volumes,"His Majesty will not be attending as he is currently busy tending to paper work and the children ha
"Good evening, my Lady," Noah slightly bowed his head," I was not aware that his Majesty was expecting you.""Good evening," I politely smiled instead of objecting to his appraisal titles. They still make me uncomfortable sometimes, but I'm really trying to respect their customs. "I didn't tell him I was coming, but do you by any chance know where I can find him?" I asked."Well, he told me that he wished to retire for the night. In fact, he left less than 2 minutes before you arrived." He smiled at me."Oh." I whispered in slight disappointment. I really wanted to talk to him, but I can't disturb him if he's already in bed."But, I'm most certain that he would appreciate your company before he retires." Noah reassured with a teasing wink.A light giggle softly left my lips as I nodded at his words in agreement. "You're probably, right.""Trust me, I am." Noah nodded."Thank you, Noah." I smiled at him in gratitude. "I am forever at your service, my Queen." He bowed his waist, the w
I don't know for how long we sat in that position, but by the time my tears had stopped sliding down my cheeks my nose was a clogged mess and my eyes were tired and swollen."What do I do, Theo?" I hicupped in my teary hoarse voice. "I can't bare the thought of having hurt them. I need to fix this.""And you will, Darling. I know you will." He softly coaxed, continuously running his hand over my hair in such a soothing manner that I had to fight not only my feelings, but overwhelming sleep."But how?" I hopelessy asked."You can always sit them down and talk to them." He suggested but the mere thought of confrontation made my body quiver, even though I knew that this was the only solution. "I can always be there if you need me as moral support, but I believe that this is a conversation you should have with them on your own.""But you're their father," I looked up at him," You have to be there and besides, the topic needs you there because it affects you too. As much as I would love mo