The Alpha’s Rejected Bride
Chapter 35

"This is lady Lucy, the future Queen and my daughter In law," queen Astrid says looking into my eyes.

The way she says the words are so sure and firm. Lady savannah's lips stretches into a huge smile as she walks over from the island counter to greet me.

"Hello, princess Lucy. It's very good to meet you," she says with a bow and a quick one-sided hug.

She turns to the queen and muses

"She's beautiful," I blush at the compliment.

I'm watching them cook, they have a relationship that reminds me of Rhodes and I.

The doorbell rings and a few minutes later, Pisces stirs inside my head. Rayan. Only he has that much effect on me.

He is walking towards us wearing a dress shirt and pants, and a black coat over his outfit, ready for work I think. I find him so handsome. His jet black hair is neatly done and his eyes are fixed on me. He sighs and kisses my hair but I move away, I don't want him to touch me.

"I've been texting and calling,"

"I'm busy," I croak.

"For me?" I'm quiet, he looks at the ladies who have stopped cooking and watching our interaction closely.

"Is this a drama series? Don't you have anything better to do with your time?" he scolds them in rude and bold manner. I almost scoff.

The women scurry away and pretend to check on what they are cooking.

"Um, Savannah, is this alright," the queen asks, Rayan sighs and stretches his hand to me.

I'm reluctant to take it but he grabs my waist and pulls me close. We are standing close to each other, his forehead resting on mine. He quickly steals a kiss and I gasp, stepping away from him "Why did you do that?" I cry. He is smiling

"I missed you," his voice is soft and sincere. I missed him too but I won't tell him that Instead I take his hand and I allow him to guide me to another part of the house. We go to a small salon and sit, we are sitting very close to each other. "I'm sorry," Rayan sighs. I look into his eyes.

"You shouldn't have done that, Rayan,"

"I was confused, and the feelings were overwhelming me, they were too strong," He says with a soft expression.

"Lucy, I was raised to be king my whole life but no one warned me that when I find you, my mate, everything will seize to matter and you'll be my life, I was scared I had never experienced such strong emotions nor desire to protect someone so much. I want to shield you and more,"

His eyes are warm with love and my heart is full, my emotions are a mess.

Rayan lets out a sigh.

"I was scared of the dangers that came with being mine,"

His deep voice resounds.

"Are you still scared?" I ask softly, moving closer to him. I cup his face. Looking into my eyes, he nods negatively.

"No, I can protect, I will protect you no matter what, I'm not weak anymore,"

His words are unequivocal, I want to ask what he means by not being weak anymore but Pisces says to not ask, I can sense his emotions, they are dark. So all I do is lean in for a kiss and he answers it. It's soft and kind but as our lips move in sync. It becomes intense and my skin is hot. His hands are on my waist and mine are in his hair, his lips against mine are more savage, I'm straddling him now.

We pull apart as the door opens and queen Astrid and savannah have their mouth ajar at the scene they witnessed.

They laugh out then run out of there, leaving two blushing servants.

"Fo-food is ready, my prince, my lady," the poor girl is stuttering.

"We'll be there," I say against his neck.

We get out of our position and walk to the dining room, hand in hand. Surprisingly, Enol is there too, being pampered by his mother as he eats his pancakes with a frown for some reason. The queen is Looking at him with a smile while she strokes his hair. His eyes snap to us and he grins.

"You took him back,"

I ignore him, he knew that I was mated to Rayan but didn't tell me.

"Getting the silent treatment," he mutters, I snarl and take my seat next to my prince.

Breakfast is nice and delicious, they have made more than enough food.

The breakfast includes some eggs: omelet, boiled eggs, mixed with all sorts of vegetables and meat.

"You cooked all these?" Rayan asks his mother.

She nods enthusiastically. " I even feel better, I think Lucy's presence is good for me," They are all smiling at me and I blush.

***

A few days have passed since our argument, this week I'll be on the night shift at the hospital so I begin to get ready, Arabella and Rhodes fix my hair into a bun and face just how I like it today. Rhodes has gone to the countryside again. I recently found out that the royal family has a ranch there that grows, different things like vegetables and fruits, not only that they have animals starting with horses to bulls.

They even hold games at least, in three months. Rhodes was the ranch manager before she was assigned to work for me?

"We hardly see you these days,"

Meredith sighs.

I have in-between shifts at the hospital, so I get so busy. If I'm doing the night shift, I rest the whole morning to reserve my energy and vice versa. "I'll be free on Thursday. We can spend time together," I say. They cheer and begin to make plans.

At 6 pm, I go to the hospital despite Rayan's childish complaining.

I sigh when I realize I'm here with Shelly. She is giving me a watchful eye.

After doing my rounds I go to the lounge for hot chocolate.

I'm lazing around and frowning, waiting for Rayan's response, we have been texting but I think he has slept now.

He stayed up late to accompany me. I laugh, we face timed and he seemed tired yet he refused to admit it.

"Doctor Lavigne!" I jump at the loud voice in my ear. I smile tightly as I get out of my seat to face the director. He is smiling so wide.

"Good morning, sir," I greet. It's almost 4 am.

"Hahahaha," he laughs, he's always laughing around me and acting like a creep with his smile.

"You are still here? You could have told me to keep you company!" He exclaims. One thing about Mr. Hamilton, he speaks so loudly. "It's not necessary, sir," I smile politely

"Nonsense!"

We sit in the lounge and he offers me another mug of chocolate, with whip cream this time.

Soon we are joined by Shelly, she throws herself on the couch.

"Brianna is so difficult to handle," she sighs in exhaustion. Brianna is one of our special cases, she was admitted last week as she had malaria. She also has ADH disorder, a brain disorder that affects how one pays attention, sits still, and controls their behavior. It happens in children and teens and can continue into adulthood.

Unlike what Shelly is saying about her, I find her delightful, she just needs more attention than the others and supervision.

"I gave her one task and she couldn't even complete it," she continues to complain.

"You should have stayed and made sure she took her meds on time. She is used to taking it at a particular time and If that time passes, it's difficult to convince her," I tell her. She narrows her gaze on me as the director agrees with me. "Honestly, unlike you, I only do this job because it pays the bills," she scoffs.

I'm affronted by that, I believe our profession is more than paying bills and must be done with love and affection, to make a change in their lives. I glare at Shelly.

"Yes, Lucy. Unlike you we don't come from rich families," she says bitterly.

"Doctors Shelly, stop!" The director shouts.

I look away from her but she continues," Not all of us have branded clothes or afford 5000 dollar Birkin bags,"

So it's about my clothes and bags? Seriously, this girl has issues.

"So it's about money?" The director seems confused but she ignores him.

Shelly's gaze is intense on me and her fingers are slightly trembling.

"I know girls like you, you get everything on a silver platter because of your pretty face and all, I'm sure there is even a perfect man out there for you," she raises her hands up and down, and she turns to the director to say. "It's more than money, Director, it's about her lying, like where did she come from and why is the HR and you trying so hard to make sure she's comfortable,"

Her expression softens as she says,

"You favor her more than anyone here.... Even Doctor Mark likes her, he never shows interest in someone believe me I've tried,"

I squint my eyes and sink deeper in my seat. So this is about doctor Mark? We have talked on several occasions and he acts like my professional guide. He is good looking but I see him more in the lines of a friend. Shelly gives me attitude and acts bitchy towards me because she's interested in him.

"I'm not interested in Doctor Mark,"

Shelly scoffs" Everyone is,"

"Not me,"

The director smiles proudly" of course, what do women see in that serious man? I'm just happy that our Lucy isn't blinded by his charms,"

Hamilton is looking proud right now.

And I take this moment to inform them,

"I have a mate,"

Two things happen at this moment; while Shelly's features soften and a smile appears on her lips, we hear a loud thud. I get to my feet just as director Hamilton's body hits the floor. I rush to him and crouch down. Checking his vitals. "Help me," I snarl at Shelly who looks unbothered by this situation.

She hits his back with her leg.

"Stop being so dramatic," to me she says " he was hoping you're the one for him, he's disappointed, and trust me, he takes it bad each time," she laughs, I muffle mine with my hand. It was obvious that he wanted me. Minutes later, despite the coldness, Mr. Hamilton is sitting close to the air conditioning.

His hand is on his chest as he bawls. We are looking at him perplexed.

He smiles through his tears" I'm sorry, I'm just missing my parents,"

"Are they dead?" Shelly scowls. He shakes his head.

"

They are back in Korea but in moments like this I miss them," he cries harder. He's taking this badly.

"Another rejection?!" Shelly laughs.

"Stop it," I hiss at her.

Shelly is stealing glances at me. I sigh and tell her what she wants to hear.

"I'm an Alpha's daughter from a nearby pack,"

She is scrutinizing my words. At last, she sighs and nods.