Chapter 145: Chapter 145

Liviana’s POV

“Mommy, look!” Luke said as he pointed at the star on top of the Christmas tree.

He was the one who put it there yesterday when Luan lifted him up.

“Good job, buddy” I said and crouched down to give Luke a k**s on the cheek.

Luke giggled in delight.

Then, he looked behind me.

“Daddy!” Luke said and I turned around to see Luan.

“Hey, buddy” Luan greeted our son and carried him in his arms.

“Hey” I greeted him softly.

“Hi, love” Luan greeted and gave me a k**s on the cheek.

“Where are your cousins” I asked curiously.

Luan actually left early in the morning to meet up with Abe, Beau and Cassandra.

We invited them to spend Christmas in the palace with us and they were more than happy to accept.

They moved out of the palace the day after my coronation.

They wanted to have a different environment after their father was put away with Luan’s father after the crimes they did all those years.

“They’re just getting some of their stuff” he said.

I nodded.

“Buddy, why don’t you go and get your toys for when you’re uncles and auntie come huh?” Luan suggested.

Luke’s eyes sparkled and nodded enthusiastically.

“Okay, daddy” Luke said and Luan put him down.

Luke came running to his playroom to get his toys.

Then, Luan turned to look at me with a smile.

He pulled me by the waist and placed his arms around his shoulders.

I chuckled.

“Is that your way of getting rid of our son? Because if it is, you’re quite impressive” I said.

Luan chuckled.

“How was your trip?” I asked as I instinctively played with his hair.

“I’m a little tired but atleast you’re closer to me now so that’s one good thing” he said and winked.

I rolled my eyes with a smile.

“Yeah right” I said and we both chuckled.

“Have you eaten?” I asked further.

Luan shook his head.

I furrowed my brows at him.

“Why not?” I said.

“I wanted to go back as soon as possible and get home to you” he said and buried his face on my neck.

I smiled.

“All right. I’ll prepare food for you first then go and rest afterwards, okay?” I said.

Luan whined a little.

I chuckled.

“I’ll prepare food for you and your cousins. Go and sit down first” I told him.

Luan sighed and nodded.

I gave him a k**s on the cheek and he let me go.

Then, I went to the kitchen.

I asked Theresa and Madeline for help and they gladly assisted me in preparing food for our guests.

They came yesterday along with the others.

“Can I help?” Rainer popped in.

“Hey” I greeted him.

“Hey” he greeted back with a smile and went to my side.

“How was your run?” I asked.

Rainer went out earlier because he said he wanted to run for a bit and explore Lunar more without worrying about getting caught by guards for being a spy.

“It was good. What are you making?” he asked curiously.

“Food for Luan and his cousins. Do you want me to fix you some too?” I asked him.

“Sounds good” he said.

I nodded.

Rainer and I are still in good terms.

We’re still basically the same except he doesn’t sleep in the same room as Luke and I anymore and he doesn’t follow me around anymore everywhere I go.

I mean, he still follows me around when I need to go out since he wants to be sure that I’m completely safe.

Specially since I’ve already been crowned recently.

He and Luan have a very complicated relationship though.

Luan dislikes him and Rainer doesn’t care about Luan.

In fact, he ignores him most of the time when Luan gets possessive.

Rainer was always the mature type.

And well, Luan is a different case when I’m the subject.

That’s understandable because he’s my partner.

Rainer has started to become close to everyone.

Actually, even faster than Luan.

That’s also why Luan sees him like a threat.

I personally find it funny.

El teases Luan a lot about Rainer being a much better person.

Luan counters by saying that he’s going to make a way to separate El and Cassandra.

They end up fighting after that while Rainer watches their childish bickering.

“Is your dad coming later with my grandparents?” I asked Rainer.

Rainer nodded.

“Of course. You know how much that man loves Christmas” he said chuckling.

I chuckled as well.

It might not seem like it but Rolan is a total fun of the holiday.

“By the way, I’m going back to Halo on the evening of the 26th” Rainer told me.

I looked at him with a raised brow.

“Why?” I asked curiously.

“I’m going to pick out some warriors and guards to transfer here in Lunar and vice versa” he explained.

I nodded in understanding.

“Will you be back before New Year’s day?” I asked.

Rainer chuckled and nodded.

“Of course. I’d hate missing out a holiday with all of you” he said and gave me a playful wink.

“Back off, Black” Luan suddenly came in.

I saw Rainer roll his eyes as Luan went behind me and wrapped his arms around my waist in a possessive manner.

Rainer frowned at Luan and shook his head in disbelief.

“I’m going to find Luke” Rainer said.

I nodded.

“I’ll bring you your food later” I told him.

Rainer nodded and gave me a smile.

Then, he left.

So, I’m left with the possessive Luan.

“What?” I asked while he frowned.

“That guy just doesn’t stop flirting with you” he said in disbelief.

I chuckled.

“He wasn’t flirting with me, Luan. Can’t you give Rainer a break?” I said as I finished up in preparing the food.

“He clearly still has feelings for you. It’s way too obvious” he pointed out.

I shook my head with a laugh.

“Look, Luan. If Rainer wanted to take me away from you, he would’ve done it long ago” I told him.

Luan pouted at me.

I don’t know how many more times I should explain that to him.

Specially considering that most of the time, I’m with him.

He really has nothing to worry about.

I’m not sure if he’s just bored or what.

It’s cute when he gets jealous but it’s not very healthy now, is it?

“Come on. Help me serve this in the dining table so you guys can eat and you can get your rest” I said.

Luan sighed and nodded in defeat.

We served their food and they started eating.

“Your Highness, your family is here” a guard mind linked me.

“Let them in” I replied.

“Yes, your highness” the guard replied.

“They’re here” I told Luan.

Luan stood up from his seat but I made him sit down again.

“It’s fine. I’ll go and get them. Just eat. I’ll be back as soon I can” I said.

“But—” he tried to say.

I shook my head and covered his head.

“Finish your food” I said and left.

Even before I could get out, Rainer appeared with Katie and Luke.

“Mommy, is it grandpa Dimdim?” Luke asked curiously.

“Yes, buddy” I said.

Luke smiled excitedly.

Katie clung onto my arms.

“I love it here. I think I might just drop college and live as the Queen’s bestfriend who flirts with the mateless male wolves” Katie said.

I chuckled.

“Go ahead. I’m not stopping you” I told her.

Katie’s eyes sparkled.

“Really?” she said.

I nodded.

“If that’s what you want, go on ahead. You’re old enough to do as you please” I said with a shrug.

Katie squealed excitedly.

Then, she turned to look at Rainer.

“He’s my first target” Katie pointed at Rainer.

Rainer shook his head in disbelief and looked in front ignoring Katie.

Katie pouted.

I laughed.

I think she actually has a huge crush on Rainer.

And I’m not even against it.

It was quite an interesting combination.

Talk about diversity.

But then again, it seemed Rainer has something else in mind.

Or maybe someone.

I’ve been noticing it since he came back from Halo after leaving the day after he dropped off Luke in the pack house.

I’m not sure.

What I’m sure of is he’s definitely thinking of something and it’s bothering him.

We reached the outside of the palace and I saw the cars as they drove towards the parking.

After they parked, I saw my family coming out.

I made my way to them and greeted them with hugs and k****s.

Even Blake and his parents came.

Some helpers came out and helped unload the baggages since they’ll be staying until after New Year’s day.

It was a pretty hectic Christmas Eve.

Everyone gathered by the living room.

I stood on the side watching them and it brought a smile on my face.

This is everything I could ever ask for.