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

"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

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

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

"But I don't wanna go." I childishly whined, but all I got was a scowl in return from Megan as she shook her head in disapproval and slight amusement."Luna." She warningly said."Fine!" I sighed in defeat as I all but marched down the hall with Megan at my heels."Luna, I really do not understand why you do not wish to join the children and his Majesty for breakfast. Have you two gotten into a lover's dispute perhaps?" She curiously asked."I don't know," I honestly answered as I slowed down my pace. "Maybe." I shrugged."Luna, I'm afraid I fail to understand your response." She sighed."Megan," I sighed," I don't even know if I'm allowed to share such information with you.""Luna Elise, I may be your personal maid but I'm also your family as a pack member and as such, your wellbeing matters to me. You are not only my Luna but my sister and as your sister, I worry for you and his Majesty and if I can help ease a situation, I wish to try." She heartedly admitted unknowingly warming my