I am Gay

~In the throne’s room~

“Ayman, please call on Damon. Alpha Lichen wants to see him.” Talos said to Ayman. Ayman bowed his head and walked out of the throne’s room.

“Do you think he would pick one of our daughters?” Alpha Lichen asked, and Talos smiled.

“I can’t say, Alpha Lichen, it is left for him to decide. But you don’t have to worry, let’s hear from him first. He has to get a wife sooner or later.”

Alpha Lichen smiled and bobbed his head.

Ayman hurried to Damon’s chamber and knocked on his door. “My Prince, My King needs your attention in the throne room.”

Damon, who was sharpening his arrow in his room, took a pause after he heard Ayman speak.

“Why?” He asked without making an attempt to move.

“Alpha Lichen is here, My Prince.”

Damon sighed and shook his head in frustration. ‘ Can’t these people just let me be?’

“I’ll be there soon. Tell father to give me some minutes.” He answered.

“Yes, My Prince.” Ayman bowed and walked away. Damon stood up and walked to the front of his full mirror.

“I hope this isn’t what I’m thinking, father.” He answered, adjusting his hair with his comb. He adjusted the cloth he wore and headed out of his room.

He got to the throne room and when he got to the front of his father, he gave a slight bow.

“Here I am, father.”

“Welcome, my son. This is Alpha Lichen from Lichen Pack. He is from another kingdom. Alpha Lichen, please take over. Tell my son why you’re here.” Talos said.

Alpha Lichen smiled and stood up.

“Thank you, King Talos. Good day, Prince Damon, my name is Alpha Lichen and I am here because I heard there’s a search for a wife for you across kingdoms. Not to be boastful, but I must say the Ambersy Kingdom has the most beautiful and cultured women, I believe your taste is from our kingdom.”

Damon sighed and lowered his head. ‘I knew it. Why can’t dad understand that I’m not ready for all these?’

“Isn’t that great, Damon?” Talos asked, after they waited for Damon to reply, but he didn’t.

“It is.”

“Beautiful! Then let’s organize a mate event where these women will come and show themselves to my son. How is it going to work? We don’t need more than five to ten women.”

“You don’t have to worry, King Talos. One of the most beautiful and cultured women will be picked from each pack in our kingdom.”

“That sounds great. I believe my son is looking forward to having them.” He added, and Damon let out an obviously fake smile.

“Thank you, King Talos.” Alpha Lichen bowed.

“Please meet with the event organizer of the Moonlove Pack, to pick a date for the event.” Talos added.

“Thank you so much, King Talos. I’ll do just that.” Alpha Lichen stood up and bowed.

“One of my guards will take you to her.”

Alpha Lichen headed out of the throne room, and one of Talos’ guards followed behind him.

After he was out, Damon exhaled and looked at his father. “If that is all, I’ll be in my chamber.” He said, and turned to leave.

“Hey, Damon. Take a walk with me.” Talos uttered and stood up. Damon bounced his head and waited for his father to catch up with him.

They walked out of the throne room and began to take a walk around the palace, with Ayman keeping a reasonable distance from them as walked with them.

“How is that lady? What’s her name again?” Talos asked, with his hands folded behind him.

“What lady, Father?”

“That stranger I told you to keep an eye on.”

“Oh, Belinda . Her name is Belinda .” Damon answered.

“Yes, Belinda . How is she? What have you noticed about her?”

“Nothing yet, father. She’s still finding it hard to talk to anyone, and she’s always in bed, resting.” Damon replied.

“Well, let’s hope she doesn’t cause any trouble. I wanted to send her out of the kingdom, but when Megan  told me she had a miscarriage, I couldn’t bring myself to do it. I know how this haunted your mom for months when it happened to her.” Talos uttered sadly.

“Hmm. Thank the moon goddess we are talking about mom now. Are you two talking to each other now?” Damon asked, and Talos shook his head.

“No.”

“Gosh, you two are so stubborn. You fight over the slightest thing…”

“But we love each other so much. I even miss her already.”

“Then go and talk to her. She hasn’t stepped out of her room for days, and Megan  who always keeps her company is busy taking care of Belinda . She needs you.”

Talos heaved a sigh and looked at Damon. “We should be talking about you, not me, Damon.”

Damon creased his brows and shook his head. “What’s there to talk about?”

“The matter of Alpha Lichen just came to table before us, of course.”

Damon sighed and threw his face off. “There’s nothing to talk about father. I told you I’m not ready to be emotionally attached.”

“Yes, but it’s too late. We can’t cancel the news that has been out there for months. They will keep coming, and eventually, you’ll have to get married. You’re my successor, you’ll need to be married before you can take the throne.”

“Father, I’m aware of how this works. And, you are still king, you’re pretty young and agile. I still have time. If they keep coming, I’ll keep rejecting them.”

“Damon…”

Damon stopped walking and made Talos stop talking.

“I don’t want to be weak, father. Not yet. Emotions make one weak. I want to be strong, father. Please understand me.” He uttered.

Talos exhaled loudly and nodded. “Fine! I’ll give you more time.”

“Thank you, father. And please go and talk to my mother. It’s been days since you two talked. She probably misses you too.”

“Hm.” Talos bobbed.

“I’ll go to my chamber now. I’ll check on the stranger later. I need to sharpen my weapons.” Damon said and turned to leave.

After he left, Talos looked at Ayman that was behind him, and Ayman made an obeisance.

“You can go back now. I’ll go and talk to my wife.” He said, and Ayman bowed and walked away.

‘I hope she misses me too.’

***

“You’re feeling better, right?” Megan  asked as she knelt on the bed, behind Belinda , drying her hair with a towel.

“Yes, thank you.” Belinda  answered, sitting very composed.

“Good. I’m glad you feel better. Soon, you’ll be able to fully regain your strength and walk.”

“Hm.” Belinda  answered.

“And… I am sorry.”

“For what?” Belinda  asked, and turned her head so she could look at Megan ’s face.

“For your baby you lost. I’m very sorry, Belinda . I know how awful that must feel.”

Belinda  exhaled and lowered her head again. “I… I never wanted the baby.” She mumbled.

“What?! Why?” Megan  asked in surprise.

“I…”

“Rat-tat-tat.” The sound of a knock on the door hit their ears and Megan looked at the door.

“Come in.” Megan  uttered, and the door slightly opened.

“Megan.” A pretty young lady called, she was one of the Betas of the pack. She stood at the door, staring at Megan  and Belinda  in confusion.

“Yolanda.” Megan answered with a large smile. Yolanda let out a faint smile and looked at Belinda .

“So the rumors are true.” Yolanda said, glued to where she stood.

“What rumors?” She gave the towel to Belinda and stood up. “Keep drying your hair, I’ll be back soon.” She told Belinda  sweetly.

She walked to Yolanda and before she said anything, she hugged her tightly.

“I missed you so much.” She said. Yolanda slowly hugged her back, but her eyes were on Belinda, whose head was lowered as she dried her hair.

“You missed but didn’t come to see me, Megan. Looks like you have been busy.”

Megan disengaged and looked into Yolanda’s eyes. “I’m sorry, Yolanda. I’ve been taking care of Belinda, I haven’t even had so much time for myself.”

“Why? Who is she? And why do you care so much about her?”

Megan sighed and cupped Yolanda’s round face in her hand.

“I’ll explain everything to you tonight. I promise. I’ll come to your chamber tonight. Expect me.”

Yolanda nodded and looked at Belinda again. “Well, you don’t have to help her dry her hair, you could have called one of the maids. You only help me dry my hair, remember?”

“I know, Yolanda. But Belinda is still very weak, and she is pretty comfortable with me. I’m sorry, okay? I promise to make it up to you.”

Megan pulled her close and planted a kiss on her lips. She moved her cheek to hers and gave her a slight rub.

“You know I love you so much.” Megan whispered in Yolanda’s ear, and Yolanda shivered as the air from Megan’s mouth caressed her ear.

“Just so you know, I won’t let you go easily tonight. Prepare yourself.” Yolanda answered, staring at Megan’s peaks and biting her lower lip seductively.

“I’ll do anything for you. See you tonight.” Megan added, giving her a final kiss on her cheek.

Yolanda turned to leave and took one last glance at Belinda , before heading out.

Megan chuckled and hurried back to Belinda . “Let me have it.” She said to her and took the towel from her, and continued drying her wait.

She waited for Belinda to ask her questions about Yolanda, but she kept mute.

‘Isn’t she curious?’

“Don’t you want to know who that was?” Megan  eventually asked, and Belinda raised her head to look at her. She gave her no response, she just stared.

“Well, that is Yolanda, my girlfriend. I am gay.”

Belinda creased her brows as she stared at her. “Do you know what that means?” Megan further asked, and Belinda  shook her head.

“I love women.” Megan said.

“Hm.” Belinda  answered with a nod and lowered her head again.  

‘Why isn’t she surprised? Does that mean she’s fine with it?’ Megan thought as she went silent, and kept drying Belinda’s hair.