HIS QUEEN
Chapter 33

I straightened out my dress again as I waited nervously behind the large doors. I had spent the last three hours with the maids getting ready for the ball and the outcome was marvelous. The trumpet sounded and the large doors were thrown open. I took in a deep breath to calm my nerves and pit a smile on my face and entered the ball room.

A loud chorus of 'all hail the queen' was heard before they dropped to their knees. I looked up at Thane seated in all his glory on his throne. I held his eyes as I walked down to him.

I curtsied before him and he stood up and took my hands. He helped me to my throne beside his. The crowd stood up and everybody began to mingle.

"You look breathtaking" I blushed at him.

"You don't look bad yourself"

A small group of people came up to us and bowed.

"I'm Galen, sub alpha of the south. We pledge our allegiance to King Alcius and Queen Esmeralda"

"Rise" I smiled at them and they left. The next group came and bowed.

"Dard. Sub alpha of the west. We pledge our allegiance to your majesty"

"I'm Endymion. Sub alpha of the East. It will be the greatest honour to serve you"

The royal advisors of the North, Beta Valdus and his mate, and Noir also pledged their allegiance. A few other important people also came but I wasn't paying attention anymore.

The betas of each section was supposed to be present for this ball. I searched for the familiar face of my beta.

Thane placed his hands on mine and whispered in a low voice. "What is it little mate" I shook my head and smiled at him.

"I can feel your worry through the bond"

"It's nothing"

Someone cleared their throat and we turned to see Eridian standing there. I smiled at him and he smiled in return.

"A pleasure to be your subject" he bowed and gave Thane a brief glance before walking into the crowd.

Carlyn sashayed to the throne and bowed with a fake smile on he face. She looked at Thane a bit long for my liking. I hissed at her and held his hands tightly, marking my territory. She looked taken back for a bit but regained her composure and walked away. Thane rubbed his hands soothingly over mine while trying to hide his chuckle. I gave him an annoyed glance and focused on the crowd.

I stood up as soon as I spotted the face I was searching for. Thane held my hands as I tried to walk towards him. I looked at him and he shook his head. I looked back to him and saw two set of familiar faces walking towards us.

As soon as they were Infront of me, I ran into my mother's arms.

"Mama I've missed you so much" she hugged me tightly while sobbing quietly. I turned toy papa and hugged him when there was a loud growl. I turned to Thane and he had an annoyed look on his face. He gently pried me from my father's arms and into his arms. "Your highness" Beta Argus bowed.

"Thank you for bringing them with you"

"It was an order from the king" I turned to him and mouthed a thank you. I spoke with my parents briefly and they moved on so I could greet other guests.

"Thank you so much" he kissed the side of my head. Jairus came in a few moments later with a girl on his arms. We shared a hug as he congratulated me again. His date smiled shyly and kept her head bowed throughout our encounter.

Thane and Jairus seemed to be on good terms now but he didn't say anything to his father. He merely nodded at him and walked away with his date.

A loud clang was heard and silence fell over the ball room. Thane stood up and held his hands out for me. I took his hands and stood up.

"I welcome you all to this celebration. As per customs, it is held in honour of our queen, my mate. See her face, know her. You've all sworn allegiance. Any evil thought or deed against her is considered treason" he lifted my hands up and pushing his dominance out so that everybody fell on their knees. He held me tightly so I didn't fall down too. Once he was sure the message had been gotten he released the air. Everybody stood up one after the order and bowed in unison.

The ball continued and soon it was time for dancing. I and Thane had the first dance and soon others joined. I danced with Jairus and Eridian and others. Thane also danced with a few people but I felt his eyes on me the whole time even when he danced with that Carlyn. I felt satisfaction deep down because, even though she was in his arms, I was on his mind.

The ball finally came to an end and the sub alphas and betas came to bade us goodbye. My parents came and I gave them a hug. But as I hugged my father, Thane growled loudly at him and pulled me back into his arms.

My father looked confused but he gave me a weak smile and they left. I scowled at Thane and walked away while he continued with the remaining guests.

I retired to my bedroom and Damia helped me to prepare a bath. I removed my dress and washed the make up away, soaking in the tub until I was clean.

As I stepped out of the bathroom in my towel, Thane came in. I turned towards the closet and wore one of his shirts.

I put my hands through the sleeves and began to button up. His hands stopped mine and he helped me to button up the rest of the buttons.

"I can feel your annoyance through the bond"

I sighed. "Why did you act like that towards my father"

He sighed "My beast is antsy now your heat is getting closer and extremely possessive towards you. I don't want other men around you" "But he's my father"

"You don't have the same scent with him. Or the female with him"

I turned sharply. "What does that mean"

"They're not your real parents"