The Lycan King's Long Lost Princess
The Lycan King’s Long Lost Princess Chapter 77

Genevieve’s POV:

Four months later.

“Thank you, Lenard,” I said as he placed my plate in front of me. I smiled at him and he did the same. Lenard is my favorite person to be around lately. We read together in the gardens or in the main hall when all his duties are done. He is Maria’s grandson.

He was out in the gardens helping Maria pick herbs a few weeks ago when I first met him. We ended up talking some about reading and he said he wasn’t the best, but would love to learn more. He asked if I’d help him and of course I had to. It felt like having a little brother, and I loved that.

He’s about 12 and is a really quiet boy, but he’s the best company.

“You’re most welcome, my queen.” He says was a bow. Dimples appear on his freckled face as he smiles again.

“Are we still on for reading tonight? Or another day?” I asked him. I do enjoy my time with him. I truthfully don’t spend time with anyone else. Hunter avoids me, mainly because I haven’t spoken to him. Though anytime he’s near he makes sure I have what I need, just without saying a single word.

“Yes, my Queen. Main hall?” He asks and I nod.

“Will you bring something sweet? I have the worst sweet tooth right now.” I said. His grin widens and he nods.

“Yes, my Queen. I shall see you tonight.” He says and continues doing his duties. I look at Hunters’ chair which is empty. He has skipped eating dinner with us for a while now and while I do miss him, I’m still messed up. And I’m still mad about what he said.

Ophelia has also been silent since the night in the dungeon. I can feel her anger towards me, but it’s like any other emotion she’s feeling, she’s blocking out.

Dakota noticed I was looking at Hunters’ spot and shifts in her seat gaining my attention.

“Why don’t you go talk to him?” She asks. I open my mouth but don’t say anything.

“He didn’t mean it.” I closed my eyes in disbelief and nodded.

“Yes, he did. He did mean it. He really thought that about me. But either way, he’s the one avoiding me. Not the other way around.” I say as I fork my mac and cheese.

She doesn’t say anything else and looks behind me. That’s when I realize. I feel the hair on my arms stand up and I sniff the air and turn around. There he is, standing in the doorway of the dining room. He doesn’t say anything, instead just walks to his seat and sits.

Lenard walks over with Hunters’ plate and sets it down, smiling at Hunter. He bows, but Hunter doesn’t say a word or even acknowledge anyone in the room.

“Thank you, Lenard,” I say. He smiles at me as he makes his way back to the kitchens to help Maria.

I turn and glare at Hunter.

“You could at least say thank you to those around you that do things for you.” I snap at him.

“I’m the king, you will not speak to me that way.” He growls, glaring right back at me.

“Oh yeah? You want to pull rank?” I asked. I felt heat form around me but I pushed it back and glared at him. If looks could kill I’m certain he would be far worse than dead.

“Hey, guys why don’t we just have a quiet, civilized meal for once?” Mathew snaps, making both me and Hunter turn to him. He’s still upset over the vampire lord. But, I was glad to see last month when Lanie let him k**s her. Which is a huge improvement for her. She tells me she feels such a strong connection to him and It makes me more than happy.

“I’m sorry,” I say. Looking at Lanie who smiles at me sadly. We’ve both exchanged our feelings and things like that, she knows what’s going on with Hunter and I.

I look at the ribs on my plate and I want to inhale them. Ribs have been a huge craving for me lately, so I was excited when Maria said she wanted me to try her mothers’ recipe.

Taking the first bite a m**n escapes my mouth. I couldn’t help it, it just happened. And the thing is, it wasn’t even a quiet m**n. It was a good medium-sized m**n, one that got the attention of everyone in the room. Including Hunter, who I could tell through the bond got aroused by it.

“I’ll take that as it was good.” Maria smiles. I nod my head and smile, my cheeks feeling hot with embarrassment.

“You’re the best cook ever, Maria. I would want these ribs as a mate if I didn’t have my Hunter.” I said. For a second I wanted to grab him, k**s him and hold him. But I fought that off for obvious reasons.

Maria giggles and nods.

“I’m happy you think so, my Queen. It is a pleasure to serve you.” She says and bows.

“It’s Genevieve, Maria. You know that.” I said and she nods, heading back to the kitchen.

“Can we talk after dinner?” Hunter snaps me out of whatever daze I was in for a second and I look at him.

“Sure.” I couldn’t help it, it just slipped out of my mouth. And even though I didn’t regret agreeing to talk, I was still upset with him.

After finishing dinner which was org*smic.. I tried to help Maria but she swatted me away and told me to rest with my feet in the air. My feet are as swollen as my full-term belly.

Brandon walked me to my chambers where Hunter was, sitting on the bed.

“You can go,” I say to Brandon, who goes to come in not realizing Hunter is in here. He looks over my shoulder and when he sees, he nods and turns away.

I shut the door and walk past Hunter, I don’t want to talk. I want to shower. A nice hot shower is exactly what I need. I slide my clothes off, struggling to bend down with my big stomach when I feel hands run from my back to my sides and I feel him kneel and pull down my pants for me.

He doesn’t say a word as I step out of my sweatpants and panties. He just stands and presses himself against me, shoving his face into my neck and inhaling deep.

“I’m sorry.” He says softly. He k****s my neck and I m**n. I haven’t felt him like this in a while.

He k****s me across my shoulder before turning me around and pressing his lips against mine. I k**s him back with a pang of hunger. I could tear him apart right now. I bite his l*p and a purr escapes his throat, sending shivers down my back. He k****s me again softly before pulling away and turning on the shower.

“Would you like to shower with me?” He asks.