The Alpha’s Rejected Bride
Chapter 54

Today, I spend the morning at the children's hospital. Everything is alright and well.

The kids are doing well and during my break, Meredith and Ahyan came for a quick visit as they were going to the park.

I've also talked to jasper about how I feel about Xena and I was surprised to find out that she confessed to him last night that she did not lose her memories, she came from a dark place in her past that's why she thought she should wipe the slate clean and make a My heart still does not feel at ease but I chose to trust Jasper and let him handle his mate.

fresh start.

Rayan's coronation is tonight and he asked me to be his date. I'm so nervous. Alphas from all packs will be in attendance along with their betas. After a long day at work, I ask the driver to take me to Rayan's office. He said we should spend some time at his penthouse in the center city.

I check the time, it's 7 am.

We find Rayan in the parking lot. He's leaning against his car. I don't wait for kai to open the door for me, I do and run to my mate. Seeing me approach, he begins to walk towards me and we meet halfway for a long deep kiss as usual. I smile and hold the back of his neck.

"You look exhausted, babe," he sighs." Are they overworking you? I specifically asked that director to cut some of your shifts," he growls. I stand on my tiptoes and peck his lips.

"I'm fine, I'm more worried about you," I say. He doesn't look too good himself, his hair is disheveled, his tie is loose and he has dark circles.under his eyes.

He grabs my waist and opens the car door for me. He doesn't look well, so I offer to drive.

"I didn't know you drive," he says. I do, I just don't have a driver's license as I failed my test three times.

"Well, I hope we don't get pulled by a cop," I smile tightly. Rayan is in the passenger seat and lays his head against the leather seats. He really is tired.

I use the GPS to guide me to our destination

"A grandma can drive faster than you," he sighs, his eyes are closed but I know he's awake.

"I'm scared to drive,"

"Why?" We discuss a little about my fear of driving. Rayan is laughing, I don't find it amusing.

"Dad taught me how, I was playing In the car when he suddenly entered and shouted, drive now now now," he laughs at the memory.

"Why?" I laugh, glancing at him for a second. He shrugs.

"But I drove, he said a thief stole some company information so we were chasing him... I already had ideas but driving," he explains. We are silent after the laugh and I ask.

"How is work going?"

"Annoying," he barely whispers. I ruffle his hair with one hand and he surprises me by kissing it.

Soon, we reach his building and get out of the car. The whole elevator ride to the top floor, Rayan is holding me tightly against him.

"You work too much," I murmur.

"You too,"

The elevator stops right in front of his apartment. He puts in a password to unlock the door, which is my name.

The apartment is nice and simple, it has oversized windows that lets just enough sunlight. The salon is huge and has two black soft sofas and a coffee table, and a minibar near the kitchen. And on my left is a glass door leading to what looks like a terrace. It has a couch and a small table as well.

From where I'm standing, I have the best view of the City. I feel hands wrap around me.

"Make yourself comfortable, I'll shower and join you in a few minutes,"

I turn to him.

"Please rest, and let me take care of you for a change," Rayan doesn't say a word. He kisses my lips for a long time before nodding and going upstairs.

I go to the kitchen, it is fully equipped and new. I trace a hand over the counter just to admire how shiny it is. I doubt he uses this place. I open the fridge and luckily it's fully stocked.

I prepare us lunch, I decide to prepare.

Chicken and hummus salad bowl for a delicious late lunch option.

I follow the exact recipe on the Internet.

I put add enough Spinach to the meal knowing that my mate enjoys it and put it on the dining.

I go upstairs to call Rayan. He is soundly sleeping in his bed, I sit on the edge and caress his thick eyebrows. He squints his eyes as they open and I kiss his them.

"I've made lunch, let's go eat," he smiles and abruptly pulls me over him. I squeal. Rayan sits up and Plants wet kisses on my neck. My body is shivering and I'm beginning to feel so warm already.

"The food is going to get cold," I murmur breathlessly, he answers something incoherent as his lips are still against my skin. My fingers are in his hair and our lips meet.

The kiss is passionate and I'm going crazy with desire. Pisces really wants to mate and mark him and vice versa but no, not like this.

Rayan's hand cup my b****t and my breath hitch

I gasp at the intensity of what is happening. He is saying he loves me and that he's dying to be with me. Heaven knows I want that more than anything but we have to wait.

I abruptly get up as I feel his canines on my neck. He can't mark me without mating, I want to be his queen officially before accepting his mark. It says so in the law book. We are not allowed any marking of a sort without being wed even queen Astrid and the king waited.

I'm standing against the tall window. My breath is ragged and I'm clutching my chest. Rayan is on the bed, panting and looking straight into my eyes.

"I'll get the food-re-ready," I stutter my words.

I leave the room, and soon my mate follows. He takes a seat as I serve him his food and he looks pleased.

"You did this?" He gives me a skeptical look

I nod confidently

"Take a bite, please,"

He takes one and gushes at how good it is. He is eating his food hungrily.

"Easy, you animal," I joke.

We spend a few hours there. We play games then did karaoke, while I'm a terrible singer, he is really good. I was impressed.

Later in the evening, we go back to the castle to get ready.

Rhodes and Naomi came all the way from pride moon pack just to help me get ready even though I had all the members of staff I needed. They are both getting along as beta female and gamma female since they are both mated now

I'm happy to see them.

Two hours of getting ready, I'm standing in front of a body mirror. Inspecting my outfit, I wore a one-sleeved sequined light blue gown with a turtleneck, ruching in the front, and a front slit paired with strappy heels that have tiny embellished stars on them. My hair is styled in natural locks and my makeup is minimal.

I'm wearing similar diamond earrings that Rayan gave me. From what I heard from Rhodes, it costs millions of dollars.

I smile while looking in the mirror

"Isn't this a little much?" I ask. For a high-ranking gathering, I felt I could have worn a dress for less than 10,000 dollars. "Trust me, this is the right outfit," she smiles.

" People will wear their best gowns, and you have to outshine them all," Naomi says and holds my shoulders.

We go outside the room as soon as I receive word that Rayan is waiting for me.

My mate looks so breathtaking in a black tux. I smile as I approach him. He cups my lips and kisses my forehead "You look beautiful," he whispers.

"You are handsome," I breathe. We suck in a deep breath and link our arms as we walk to the ballroom.

The hallway is decorated beautifully and guards are standing everywhere. They bow as we pass.

We are standing in front of the ornate huge doors.

"Are you ready, my lady?" He asks.

"Yes,"

The servants who were following us behind opens the door, I can hear chattering from the room. It goes silent at once as someone announces us.

We take one step in and I freeze in my tracks, everyone is watching us, I can't decipher their expression, too many different expressions to read. They are wearing their designers' outfits and expensive jewelry. They are sophisticated with glasses of Champaign in their hands.

The men are in their best tuxedos and bold ties. They are flaunting their wealth and I'm now thankful that I wore this dress.

"Relax, you're a queen," Rayan's voice rings in my head. I look up to him, he smiles and I nod. I'm a queen, prince Rayan's Queen.

As we walk to the stage where the royal family is sitting on their thrones, people are gasping and whispering amongst themselves.

Rayan is dominating and never have I seen him so serious before. Everyone gives us the way and bows their head.

Rayan is very popular amongst the high-ranking members, and they are praising him, while the ladies swoon when he glances anwhere near them.

My steps are stealthy and gentle as we walk, as we reach close to the stage, everyone goes silent like they have received an order.

I let go of Rayan's arm when we are close, knowing that he is to seat next to his parents. He kisses my temple earning gasps from the crowd.

Rayan takes his rightful seat and the king gets to his feet.

He commands everyone's attention and says a few words

"I'm delighted to have you, alphas from different packs, noble guests, and members," he continues his speech. He thanks his queen for being by his side. The crowd cheers when he winks at her and professes his undying love.

"And lastly, the reason we are here," he smiles at Rayan and gestures him to go closer to him, my godfather is looking at Rayan with so much adoration and one can tell how proud he is.

"My son, your first prince and now king of all alphas,"

The crowds erupts in claps and cheers.

"Go, prince Rayan!" They cheer.

Rayan curtly bows at us. Our eyes meet for a brief second and he smiles.

"Oooooh," a few people notice our exchange and cheer. I blush.

As the transfer of power begins, Yadiel presents the king with an odd-looking dagger

I grimace when he cuts Rayan's palm, before the wound close, he cuts himself as well and joins their hands

"With the power invested in me, I declare you, my first son Rayan Altamonte, the new king of werewolves!" He declares and the crowd goes crazy with cheers as a white halo surrounds them. It's beautiful and everyone can feel its energy. The new king faces us, everyone suddenly gets on one knee and bows their head to him. Powerful Alphas submitting and acknowledging my mate as king. I wonder why I didn't bow.

'We are his mate, we are his equal,' Pisces tells me. I'm looking at what is happening in awe. Rayan steps forward and pledges,

"I, Rayan Altamonte, promise to be a good and fair king. I will lead the werewolf race to the best of my abilities,"

He says. " You may rise, these are not the old days," He jokes.

The crowd chuckles a little as they get to their feet

Rayan clears his throat and his eyes land on me

"While we are here, I would like you all to meet my mate, my lady, Lucille Lavigne," he smiles to me. I smile too, despite my shyness, I keep my chin high.

Rayan walks closer to me and extends his hand. I take it, he kisses it and pulls me up to him gently

We are standing so close to each other, he tucks my hair behind my ear then kisses my lips, taking me by surprise.

The people clap softly, the royal family is looking at us with smiles on their faces as the people.

"I love you more than I can put into words. my love for you is indefinite, that's why on this auspicious day, I will ask one thing,"

Gasps erupt as Rayan gets on one knee, the royal family on stage with us stand up as the king utters,

"Lucy. Will you marry me? I'll make you the happiest woman alive If you say yes,"

I'm shocked, my mate is the king of all werewolves and never, he can never kneel before anyone!

"Rayan, please get up," I hiss in a whisper. Looking at everyone who has a surprised expression. He shakes his head

"How can he when you haven't answered him, my dear," the queen responds

The king nods his support, Enol, and Jasper are smiling kindly at us. I feel more relaxed now.

I caress his smooth chin and choke,

"Yes, yes, yes Rayan. I'll marry you. Thousand times yes!"

I'm crying and the crowd cheers and howl more than they have ever done before as he puts an engagement ring around my finger.

He gets up and attacks my lips in a searing kiss. it's passionate and sweet as flowers rain down on us.

When we pull away, I croak

"You surprised me, you know I hate surprises," I hit his shoulder and wrap my arms around his neck, he hugs me closely.

The party is great and we have so much fun dancing

Guests won't stop congratulating us.

I noticed my mother giggling with the queen like two high school girls and I run to her, wrapping my arms around her waist

"Congratulations, my baby!" She says without turning back as I'm holding her in place

I chat with the two beautiful ladies and they admire my ring. According to them, it's a 20-carat emerald-cut diamond ring worth about 10 million dollars.

I proceed to interact with the others.

It's a long night, I'm in Rayan's embrace when Jasper approaches us. He is smiling. We exchange words and I ask

"Where's your mate?"

"She left a few hours ago, she was unwell,"

My heart stirs for some reason, I smile and ask Rayan.

"Baby, have you spoken to Ahyan over the phone?" Rayan shakes his head negatively. I was too busy talking to guests that I didn't even check on the baby.

"Why are you worried, Meredith would call if he was giving her trouble," Jasper says.

"As in you left him for days with her just a week ago,"

He doesn't get it. I look at Rayan who immediately starts to press on his phone, making a call to the nanny.

"She's not picking," he growls lowly.

"We should go and check," I say breathlessly and walk. The two brothers are following me

I'm looking ahead as we walk, I hope the people who try to greet us don't think us rude for walking away from the celebration.

We reach Ahyan's room and start to check, Jasper is just confused

"Ask the guards if they saw anyone leave with Ahyan," I tell Jasper who rushes outside.

We search for about half an hour, I'm trying my best not to freak out like I did last time as we wait for security footage.

Meredith suddenly comes into the main room, she is holding her temples, she seems confused.

I rush to her,

"Where is Ahyan?" It's the first thing I ask.

She staggers and looks around the room. She looks so out of it.

"I don't know. One moment we were in the garden with lady Xena and when I woke up, she was gone," she says on the verge of tears,

"I think she took the young prince," she adds and bursts out crying. My body begins to shake and I don't stop the tears flow down my cheeks. My gut was right but Ignored it. "What do you mean?" Jasper roars.

"She just kept on crying and apologizing to me, to everyone," Meredith explains. My heart is pounding, and I hold my chest.

"Close the borders and find my brother's mate, Now!" I hear Rayan orders somewhere in the room. My legs can't support me and I fall on my a*s to the ground.

"No, it can't be what I'm thinking. I'm... I'm sure she just took him for a walk," Jasper is stuttering, he is using the wall to support him.

"No, she was here on a mission to get the baby for the demons," I speak up, my dream becoming clear and clear now, it was her I saw.

I sniffle. Rayan is on his knees, holding me tightly. He is angry and I can feel his imposing aura.

"We'll find him," he keeps whispering strongly to me.