Yavanna
It was her brother, the future king of the Werewolves.
My heart pounded, and my mind reeled. Everything makes sense now that I know the truth.
It was not natural to like someone as much as I liked Stormee Adalwülf. We, the elves, don't like foreigners, and for some special reason, I couldn't not like her. I could see how most of the staff at the castle smiled at her face and frowned at her back. They were smart enough not to let her or King Aelfred know.
At first, that attitude was a problem, but eventually, people got used to her and started loving her. She earned their love and respect single-handedly.
Everyone but me... I liked her almost instantly, and when she asked me to call her by her first name, I saw her as a sister. Now I know why. She is my sister because of the mate bond she shared with the one destined to be mine.
When her cousin and brother visited several months ago, I was away, and when I returned,
I felt
YavannaIt was her brother, the future king of the Werewolves.My heart pounded, and my mind reeled. Everything makes sense now that I know the truth.It was not natural to like someone as much as I liked Stormee Adalwülf. We, the elves, don't like foreigners, and for some special reason, I couldn't not like her. I could see how most of the staff at the castle smiled at her face and frowned at her back. They were smart enough not to let her or King Aelfred know.At first, that attitude was a problem, but eventually, people got used to her and started loving her. She earned their love and respect single-handedly.Everyone but me... I liked her almost instantly, and when she asked me to call her by her first name, I saw her as a sister. Now I know why. She is my sister because of the mate bond she shared with the one destined to be mine.When her cousin and brother visited several months ago, I was away, and when I returned,I felt
Stormee AdalwulfIt was hard to hear my father theorize about Al's parents' deaths. I could feel his unease, and I quickly held his hand."Let's not talk about it and just send the team," I said, and Al nodded. He understood nothing could be done now, but I told him we would take care of it. We will take care of it."I apologize; you are correct; tonight is a celebration.""Yeah... it will be an intimate dinner at home... tomorrow we will have fun at the carnival, and the day after, we will have the last celebration scheduled -the ball. " I said, and my mother beamed."I love a good excuse to wear a nice ball gown..." Mom said, and I giggled."I know!" I smiled, and she giggled."Shall we go?" Mom said, and I nodded.Al and I greeted most people and were ready to have a private moment with friends and family."Where are Enzo and Ralph?" I asked, and my mother sighed."Your brother is acting weird..." she sighed, "
Stormee AdalwulfI looked around, and Elder Aegnor dared to speak. "Your Majesty, the gift the council bestows upon our queen is material," he said, and I nodded."Yeah, I understand that, and materially, I want Elder Audon removed from the council," I said, and he gulped."That is preposterous!" Elder Audon barked,"Why?" I asked, and he took a deep breath."Because I am the one who forged this kingdom! I was the rightful heir to the throne, not his father... Aego..." He barked, and I looked at Aelfred."You believe you deserve the crown, which makes you a traitor... I am now demanding the council to remove this man from the council and trial him for treason." I said, and Al took a deep breath."Your Majesty, my King... I have been your mentor, guide, and protector. When your parents die... I was the one who cared for you...." Elder Audon said to Aelfred."Cared for him and took control of his upbringing to have control of the
Stormee AdalwulfYavanna ran me through every part of the ceremony except this one. No one knew what it was about... only the elder council and the king and queen. When I asked Al about it, he shrugged and told me I should not worry... that it was an anointment... whatever that meant.However, he also added that he believed it was because of what happened at his coronation and ignored whether it was different for the king's mate. Really? Did he not even know? The idea of asking around was not promising, so at some point, I stopped asking—a decision I now regret.Al held my hand, and we slowly moved from the top of the hill to the skirts of the coronation hall that stood proudly behind us. My steps were hesitant, and I could feel my heart pounding against my ribs."Relax, Little Flower..." Al said beside me with a soft smile and a spark in his eyes. It was easy for him to say when he was not the lamb being taken to slaughter.I took a deep bre
Stormee AdalwulfMom, Aunt Paige, and I were preparing for the big day. Mom looked at me with pride and confidence."Storm, this was always meant to be." Mom beamed, "You will do great things for this realm... this realm needed a queen like you, a woman who would push boundaries. Strong, confident, and sure of her abilities..." Mom smiled, and I nodded."You are a Hope woman..." Aunt Paige said, and I smiled. My last name was Adalwülf, but I knew what she meant. Mom, Aunt Paige, and Grandma were my role models. All of them are strong, resilient, smart, and opinionated as fuck.At some point, Aunt Paige lost her way, but with Mom's help, she could have been there, and they had managed to save Enzo. "I hope women are special..." She smiled, and I nodded."I feel special..." I smiled, and she nodded."As you should... Your grandmother was a seer... she knew you would become a great queen, admired by everyone, not only your own..." Aunt Pai
Stormee AdalwulfKnowing that Al was with me was everything to me. Now I have to tell my family what a better time than when they come to visit me for the coronation.Everything was ready, and I was more than ready. Our special guests will arrive a day before the coronation, while my family will be here three days before. Mom, Dad, Ralph, Enzo, Uncle Eulisses, and Aunt Paige will arrive today. Yes, time flew, and I will become officially the Queen of the Elves in three days."So, what do you have in mind?" Al walked towards me and wrapped his hands around my waist, placing his hands on my belly. Since we found out our baby was on its way, he tends to do this, and I find it endearing. He holds us both close under his protective embrace."I plan to tell them during dinner tonight..." I said, and Al nodded."Yeah, I got that... but how? I know you are creative and will want a
Stormee AdalwulfI am in panic mode... How could I be this careless? How could I?Al and I were very active sexually, and it never occurred to me that my birth control should have been switched two months ago... I used an implant, and it was due to be changed somewhere around my time dealing with the death of Arxelle and having some other Audon-provoked drama.I bit my lower lip, and I was close to tears.Al paced the room, which didn't help a bit. We were both inside our heads; he paced restlessly while I remained immobile in bed, curled up with tears in my eyes."The doctor is here..." A housemaid announced, and Al stopped pacing."Good evening, doctor," Al greeted him,"Your Majesties..." the doctor bowed."The queen is not feeling well," Al said, and the doctor nodded."Your Majesty, I am going to ask you some questions..." he said, and then started asking me about my meals and my sleeping habits, and then he did a g
AelfredStormee has been busy with all the planning for her coronation, and I have been devoted to having everything set up for the new business lines that will save our asses in the future.Anders has been accommodating and keeping these two projects under wraps. Sary had a good idea of placing the production lines outside the main production line. That way, if Audon shows up, he will see the operation in a business-as-usual mode,Invitations have been sent, and announcements have been made. Galabriel and Aerin were super excited about Stormee's ideas, and they were helpful and hands-on in organizing every event and project she had put her mind to. Romeo gave Stormee two very generous gifts: one she used for the dresses and the other she said was a surprise for later—whatever that meant. I am elated to have my mate and queen with me, and I am rolling around with everything she wants.I have waited so long for her that my entire life has shifted from being a gloomy king to the king sh
Stormee Adalwulf"Hey, Daddy-kins..." I said as soon as he picked up the phone, and he laughed."Somehow, I feel you will get me in trouble," Dad said. He was not wrong, but then, it was a good sort of trouble—not the kind that would make anyone frown but laugh."You'll see, I am planning my coronation... which, by the way, you are all invited..." I said, and he chuckled."I didn't expect otherwise." he laughed, and I giggled. "If not as your father, as the Supreme Alpha King..." he said, and I chuckled."Of course, you will get a double invitation... just because you are special, Daddy..." I said, and he laughed."Now, I am sure you want something from me," he laughed."OK, this realm is way smaller than yours—you already know that," I said, and he listened attentively. I tried to make my point and get him on board with my idea. Al was right: Women don't plan but plot when we get together. "So, the traditions of the elven realm usually look down on women. In particular, the elder Aud