Chapter 18: ♔︎|𝐒𝐢𝐱𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐧

“𝐈 𝐚𝐦 𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐝. 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐦𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐬.”

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«𝐂 𝐔 𝐑 𝐒 𝐄 𝐃»

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Vincentius Dante

AFTER THE crown ceremony, mother called me in a corner to talk to her. I was hesitant at first because I had already made up my mind for something else.

"Mother, I am not going to ditch her or reject her. I need some time," I said, looking at my mother and trying to explain to her that I need time and space. I don't want to bare a liability and chances of weakness at my back. This will ensure her protection too. Mother looked at me in wariness.

"Vincentius, she is a blessing, receive it. Don't make it any longer than it already has," She said, still adhering to her point of letting her in. Mother isn't understanding that bringing her into my life can cause complications.

I know how mate bonds can do miracles. I've seen my pack people so in love and then endure. I don't want myself to bear and neither do I want my people to suffer. It's too threatening to have a distraction in my life. I know, soon this diversion can be a cause of my wreck that I can't have, at least not now.

Mother and I were having an ambivalence in this. I did not want to quarrel with her so I told her that we are going to talk it through once this whole ball is finished. After my revelation, many Alphas along with their betas were coming to welcome me. I excused my self and walked towards the Alphas.

"Finally, it is so charming to meet you, King. We've been anticipating for this day since ages," One of the Alpha's, I presume of the West said with full glee on his face. It was very nice to see that my revelation was a joyous moment for the Alphas.

"Very well, I know the attacks which your side is receiving and I am very concerned about it. Even though I have deposited my highly skilled and armed wolves but still, I am looking forward to a meeting." I brought up the topic which altered the behavior of the Alpha.

"Indeed King, the attacks have brought grave danger to our people. With newborn pups around, it is very difficult to ensure safety," He said further addressing the danger the attacks were causing.

"Don't worry, I was always there and I am here now. With me around physically, you don't have to exert anything. Relax," I said easing the tautness which was on the Alpha's shoulders. It was evident that the Alpha was very disturbed with the ongoing attacks.

After having conversations with different Alphas. I realized I haven't seen her, I tried looking for her but I couldn't find her or her family. Genevieve must've felt the restlessness that I was feeling and she came and stood beside me.

"She has left. I saw her leaving shortly after your crown ceremony. She is afraid, Vince," My sister said. I was quite astonished, thwarted, and relieved at the same time. I was disappointed because of the bond that we are now sharing. I am relieved because her disappearance will ensure safety.

I only know how beautiful she is in front of my eyes; I only remember her face, her orbs, her highlights. I only remember her lovely self, the light. But Lukas knew a few things about her and I intend on getting to know about it.

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Bellamy Rose

The mate bond was making it hard for me to leave. I felt intimidated and anxious. I didn't know Moon Goddess planned this for me. I thought I would get a regular mate, one that was just similar as me. Never had I ever in my dreams expected or thought of a mate ranked so powerful.

And the worst of all I felt fear of abandonment, numerous thoughts of rejection were thrashing my mind. The more I was getting away from the castle, the more I was yearning for it.

"Are you okay, Bellamy? You look startled," Sophia asked softly, trying to comfort me and sympathizing every once in a while that everything is going to get normal, but I fear it won't. Because I was just destined to be a soul mate of the king of all alphas. The king who kept himself hidden for Goddess knows how many years.

"No, I am not okay Sophia! this is not okay. I am supposed to stay and watch my mate but here I am running away, why? Because I am scared, afraid of my mate. Because I've heard several stories from different people about the King's rage," I said as I laughed out, I was bewildered. I didn't know what to think or what to do.

Tears started forming in my eyes as I started missing my mother. Things would've been far easier if she was here, I felt my cheeks getting wet, and I knew I was crying. I didn't even wipe the tears because it was of no use, my life was getting complicated every day.

Now everything was making sense. My anticipation, my yearning, my desire to meet and to see the royal family was just because of the bond. My wolf always took me to the restricted zone in the forest because of the bond, because my mate was born there. And now that the bond has been united, things would be far more profound and complex than it has already been.

The distance of myself from my mate is getting more and more apparent inside of me. I can feel the pain that the distance brings.

Sophia held my hand trying to calm me down, she embraced me in a hug and more tears started to form as I closed my eyes. We stayed in each other's embrace for I don't know how long as I felt my eyes getting heavier and heavier with each minute passing by, and I could no longer keep my mind clear as sleep took over me completely, bring darkness.

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"Bellamy, my love. Look at me," An ethereal, and the most saccharine voice called me. I started looking around frantically to see the person behind the voice.

I didn't know where I was, but the place was beyond beautiful. Endless mountains stood next to each other with rainbows above them and streams of river running alongside them.

"Here, my baby." The voice came from behind me and I instantly turned around to see my mother looking so pretty.

"Mama." I cried and ran towards her hugging. " I miss you so much. Please come back mother, I beg you. I can't deal with all this." I implored as I fell on the ground bringing my palms to cover my face as I cried endlessly.

"No, my love. Look at me," She demanded as she held my face softly and brought it upwards so I could see her, "I did not bring you in this world to see you weak. Yes I know my love, life brings you down at times, and I know the feeling, the pain that it brings. But it challenges you. It derides you, it wants you to feel down but my baby, you have to answer it back. You need to stand on your feet and fight it," Mother said trying to make me understand.

"You're going to face more in life, each difficult situation, teaches you something. I am right by your side, become your shield, Bellamy Rose. Become your protector," Mother said as she kissed my forehead and flew away with the wind.

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Chapter sixteen!

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