The Royal Curse

Krista’s POV

“MOM!” Ally’s voice breaks my afternoon silence.

School is out and my two kids, age 14 and 11, are home.

“How was school?” I ask, seeing only her in the kitchen. “Where is your brother?”

“Yeah, so, about that,” Ally gives me a tight smile. “He is talking to Hank. Someone called Zane a fake prince again.”

I let out a huge sigh. “Has anyone called your Dad?”

Ally nods. “Uncle Tony landed Norbert right on the school grounds.”

I put my head in my hands. My ex-Mate has re-mated to a couple, his childhood friends Sophie and Tony. My ex is also the King of Werewolves, which makes my children, his children, his heirs. I get to keep my daughter forever. But my son, will be the next King in 9 years, 5 months and 19 days.

He also moves to the Royal Residence in 5 months and 19 days to begin training.

“What did Tony do?” I ask, amazed the principal hasn’t called me yet.

“Nothing much, just called Zane, His Royal Highness by the Grace of the Moon, Zane Sol. Gave Zane a message from Dad and then flew away,” Ally laughs.

“This is not good,” I say.

“Dad is heading here to get us, it's Thursday,” Ally reminds me.

The door opens again, my Henry, only 8, comes bouncing in.

“Daddy is taking me to training with him. Zane is in trouble again,” Henry tattles before running off to get ready.

“You aren’t my real Dad; you are only a warrior. I am the Crown Prince of Werewolves,” I hear Zane yelling from outside.

“I am you father since you were 2 years old,” I hear my mate, Hank, yell back. “And you aren’t crowned yet, so have some respect.”

“Fuck you,” I hear Zane yell and I am in it now.

“Zane Sol,” I yell as I open the door. “Get your butt in this house.”

Zane hangs his head and comes in. Hank and I make eye contact. I know he is ready to scream.

“I am not coming back on Monday,” Zane tells me. “I hate it here. I’m a Prince, I shouldn’t have to answer to a warrior.”

I close my eyes and try to hold back the tears.

“You don’t mean that,” I say.

“Oh, yes, I do! I want out of here!” Zane throws his book bag down and storms upstairs.

I hear Zach’s, my ex's car pull up, so I go back out to greet him.

“He will apologize, Hank, and he will be punished,” I hear Sophie, the new Queen, say.

“Hey, girl,” I say, walking up.

“Hey,” She gives me a look of understanding.

“Hey, Daddy. Hey, Sophie,” Ally hugs them, before getting in the car. I hear the giggles. Lizzie must be in the car too.

“Hank, I am very sorry for Zane’s behavior,” Zach says. “And I apologize that Tony felt the need to make the situation worse.”

“Me too, Tony can be over the top,” Sophie adds as she rubs Zach’s back.

I remember the first time I saw Sophie and Zach touching each other. I freaked! But that was nothing compared to the time I walked in, and Zach was full on making out with Tony. Mind blown! It’s been a few years now and I am totally used to it, ok, not totally, but I am getting better.

Zane comes out, carrying two duffle bags.

“I didn’t bring anything Mom and her warrior paid for not that it leaves much,” Zane smirks.

“ZANE NATHAN SOL,” Sophie snaps sharply. “You can leave everything here. And when you get back to the Royal Pack, you will find your room is stripped of everything. You have one change of clothes, one pair of shoes and some PJ’s. Nothing else. How dare you insult your parents and embarrass your father. Leave those and get your butt into the car, right now.”

I see Zane getting ready to say something to Sophie, but I feel Zach aura rise. All of us mere mortals start to shiver.

“Get in the car, son,” Zach orders.

“After he apologizes,” Sophie reminds Zach.

Zane walks over and hugs me.

“Sorry, mama,” Zane whispers to me.

He stands in front of Hank, who squats to be on eye level with Zane.

“You know, me and you used to be best buds. I love you, Zane. I love you as much as I love Ally and Henry. I hope you know that, kiddo,” Hank hugs Zane, who eventually hugs Hank back.

After the hug, Zane gets in the car.

I watch them drive away again. I know Sophie will see to it that Zane is completely punished, but it still feels weird to me.

More to come from The Royal Curse. See you tomorrow!