The Final Waltz

Chapter 10

The day of Wolves arrived as all galore was displayed and adored by its guests. The streets has been lit up by glass lamps shaped as the mood with all folk adored with moonstones hanging on their necks, wrists, hips and feet. Some even wore white flowered crowns at their head as the children made them for the elderly.

It was a lovely sight to see for Laylana, compared to a few days ago when Maria and Basile tested them. The time she thought she lost her beloved again, she almost killed her friend. She kinda deserved it though Basile explained the visions or hallucinations received by those who inhaled it cannot be controlled by him or Maria. Both agree it was the best way to prepare the wolves as a stimulation than to officially harm them.

Basile was especially drained after the fight that Maria had to beg him to mate with some of his lovers as the demon was unrecognizable. His skin was pale, with dark rings of greys under his eyes, he looked skinny compared to usual built. Basile refused to listen to Maria's pleas in rejuvenating his health back as the stubborn demon still misses his ex wife. Though his children were willing to give their spare powers to their father to heal. He used all his strength in finishing the stimulation which all agreed they won and Maria gets to be the future Queen of Werewolves.

Though there were those unwillingly, some though it would be a good bond for both kingdoms with a bad reputation of killing each other in the past. She knew that Maria didn't cared less being established as Luna at the werewolf kingdom but only required their respect and their approval of accepting her as Cole's mate. The festival has been Laylana's way to let out some stress. It's been a tiring month for all of them...literally a tiring week.

Her father, the king personally wanted to celebrate the event as a way to avoid Damian's suspensions of Maria hiding with them. He had to invite him and offer assistance on finding the Queen's whereabouts. Cole was not a fan of this, neither of them but he can pull off an act for his mate and their children and his kingdom's safety.

All of the wolves were cautious with neighboring kingdoms and potential spies. Even the karens were on lockdown. Laylana couldn't see her beloved just yet as through the streets, a huge crowd was formed like the sea. She was receiving flowers from the children as well and she thanked them each. Her moonstones shone lowly and dull indicating Atticus was far away from her. She knew he was entertaining Damian and could not be interrupted at the moment. Only waiting to be called by her beloved or mate. She could not talk with her wolf but she can feel her getting stronger somewhere in her mind she is resting and regaining strength.

There were entertainment, rides even, food and people to talk with but she only wants her Atticus. Somehow a group of children began encircling her with wide smiles. They were the kids she rescued and protect from the fight moons ago. They asked her to tell them a story as somehow their parents left them with her. Laylana could only hold her smile as she definitely knew what those parents were up to. The Day of Wolves was celebrated once a year and this year is the grandest and biggest one they had held. All wolves were there, if not then they were staying to protect their pack back home.

"Princess Layla, hurry up and tell us a story. With you being old you must have heard a lot of stories than us!" said one of the children as all others laughed.

Laylana only wiggle her nose and raised her brow as she inspected the child with a teasing smile after calling her an old lady.

"Alright, I'll tell you how the Wolves were born." She said.

"We've heard that a million times already. Tell us a new one." One of the children whined.

"Well you've never heard it from a Princess haven't you?"

"We haven't but it is for babies." One defended.

"Well I am the grown up you guys cornered for a story, I get to tell the tale." She smiled brightly as some of the children sighed and others jumped in joy as she began telling them the story.