A Whole New World

chapter 28

It's been a week since I woke up from my three days sleep but since then everything is going better than I ever imagined. I have my mate with me along with small circle of my friends 'loyal friends' Cassandra, Lola, Pharell and Ruth, Adrian too. The people of our kingdom also love me and respect me apart from few whom I igbore most of the times but there are few times I get sad but my mate is always there assuring me that I am his equal in every sense and how happy he is to have me by his side.

Few days ago we have consummated our mate bond, the best night ever and since then I feel a bit more powerful. I can feel Atticus's emotions but still can't hear his thoughts because he always keep up his barrier, there are few times when we are alone is when he let down his barrier and only then I can see through his raw emotions and feelings. I like reading his thoughts, they are always about me.

I got to know that he love my eyes and hairs, not just love he adore them the most. That's his favourite part of mine and I feel a little proud for having red hairs and eyes for the first time in my life and my favorite part of him is his scar. When we are alone we talk with mind link and sometimes I talk directly to Alvan. We often go to walk in the forest and that's Alvan's favourite part of the day. Atticus would let him free and he would play with me.

Today we are also out near the stream, the same stream where we came few days ago. Atticus was transformed into Alvan, it's only Alvan and my time. Right now alvan is running after me as I am running around the stream laughing at him. He would nibble me once in a while when he is too close to me. Right he doesn't seem like a feral werewolf but a huge Teddy bear. He likes the run, it's in his nature.

Suddenly I lost my balance and fell on my back and start laughing loudly at my clumsiness. He hovered over me and purred lightly then start licking face, another favorite thing of his.

"Alvan" I groaned as I felt wetness on my cheek and on the mark of my neck, their mark.

"Stop" It was tickling me so I couldn't stop my laughing and that encouraged him more as Atticus told me he loves my laughs.

"Okay it's getting dark now we should head back" I said as I was able to sit up. He shook his head and placed it on my lap as he sat down. He was too big for me but he was smart enough not to put his all weight on me. He closed his eyes as I caressed his fur on his head.

"Alvan don't you think it's getting late?" I asked softly, he growled a little but stood up and bends a little so I could sat on him. I went went grab Atticus's clothes and sat on him. He starts running on a slow pace as if wanting to elongate the time. I smiled at that.

"You know I love you and I like being with you" I told him at which he growled happily. It feels weird sometimes that they are two person yet one. They are the same, the only difference being one is the animal side and the other human side but nevertheless I love both the same because at the end they are one, my mate!

He stopped in front of the Castle, I gave him his clothes and start walking towards the main door when I saw Emarald talking with someone, the other girl was also a witch. Witches are still a little hostile towards me the only one who talk to me is Emarald.

"Hi" I greeted to both, they both nodded in respect but the other girl left immediately after that. I know they respect me but that respect is not genuine, it is only because I am the queen.

"How are you Luna?" She asked me with a smile.

"Good and you?" I asked her.

"Fine" she answered but looked a little lost.

"I have heard you have stopped them from killing Eleanor and ...." she said but stopped and looked away.

"I know I was the one who told king about her betrayal but still she is one of us and I felt bad but thanks to you she is not going to be executed" she gave me her genuine smile. She looked grateful.

"You don't have to thank me, it's just.." I was about to tell her about my doubts that she is being framed but stopped myself. I can't trust anyone right now. I have to find the culprit before it's too late. I was so busy with my mate that I completely forgot about her.

"Mate" a voice called me from behind and I saw Atticus walking towards me with his intimidating aura but that didn't seem to intimidate me now but Emerald tensed beside me and look down on the floor. She greeted him and then excused herself.

He came to me and kissed my forehead and looked at me as I'd he is watching me for the first time.

"I am getting jealous of you and Alvan now" he huffed a little. I grinned widely at him

"But he is also you" I stated rolling my eyes at him.

"And I am with you most of the time, it's only few hours I spend with hin" is stated at which he smirked playfully, I am sure he is teasing Alvan right now. They argue over me alot by teasing each other to who I love spend time with more and in reality I enjoy spending time with both of them equally. Where I feel like Atticus is not understanding me then alvan is there for me at that time. It's a balance, a peaceful balance and I am happiest.

"Atticus I haven't felt that happy in long time ... sometimes I feel like it won't last long and everything will be gone" I told him with frown. There is this nagging feeling at the back of my mind that I have kept pushing but sometimes it makes it's way out and troubles me.

"Listen to me and listen to me for good, nothing can come between you and me. Nothing will happen to you as long as I am alive and I intend to live a long life with you. I intend to have a family with you and I will never let anything come between that. It's going to last forever, I will make it" he said with determination and such confidence that I felt relieved immediately. It's surprising how few words from him and everything change, my doubts, my worries everything just vanish immediately.

"I trust you" I told him. He smiled at me and took my hand as we head inside to the dinning room where everyone was waiting for us.

We both sat on our chairs as our friends greeted us. Adrian was troubling Cassandra a little and she looked like she would cry any moment now but thanks to Ruth he immediately took him from her and freed her from worry. Cassandra gave him a thankful smile and turned towards me.

"Nobody told me being a mother would be that hectic" she huffed a little but I can tell she adores Adrian. When you see them together nobody can tell that they are not blood related. Adrian is also very comfortable around them.

"It's not that difficult" I teased her at which she scoffed at me.

"Once you will have your baby then I will ask you and I hope its soon" she wiggled her brows at me and I turns red. I glared at her but she winked at me.

"I also can't wait to have our baby" Atticus whispered near my ear so that only I can hear.

"Let's eat quickly, we have so much work to do" he was insinuating something and when I realize.

"Atticus" I whisperyelled.

"What? Isn't what mates do?" He asked feigning innocence.

"You are... you" I couldn't complete my sentence as I felt his hand on my thigh. I clutched it hard and looked in his eyes, he was smirking at me.

"Don't" I whispered, he leaned towards me so that he was eye to eye he kissed on my nose and then whispered

"Fine" he didn't remove his hand.

"But once we are in our room ... I won't stop" he smirked and I blushed hard. Even though we have done the deed, it still makes me shy. So I looked ahead and thanked Rose who brought my food.

I heard a light chuckle which belongs to my mate.

"My little naive kitten" he whispered.

I ignored him and start eating, at first I felt a different taste of the food but then again half of the dishes here I have never eaten before so I ignored it and kept eating the delicious food apart from a little after taste.