Betrothed (The Selection series and Red Queen Fanfic)

Chapter 84 - Cuddles

Delancy's POV

I was about to go to Cal's office to ease my boredom when I saw Evangeline running from Cal's office, shaking. I peeked at the door only to see my king taking heavy breaths. Warm air filled the room, it warmed down the coolness that lingers inside me.

"Cal?" I called his name.

He jerked his head at the sound of his name. His eyes were burning with anger and he's trying to cool down his temper with deep breaths but it doesn't help.

I don't need to ask if he's angry or stressed, I don't need to be told to help him out. Swiftly, he was in my arms, he cuddled to me like a child to his mother while I ran my fingers through his hair and kiss his head.

"What's the matter, Cal?" I asked gently.

"Evangeline questioned my decisions and criticized my mother and father," He answered. "She yelled at me and I yelled at her too. I wasn't able to contain my anger"

While he was answering me, I already searched his head for the whole scene. That She-devil tried to lure Cal to her grasps. I believe she needs to take a dose of my wrath to make her shiver in fear every time she dares crossing my boundaries.

"Delancy?" Cal called my name.

"Yeah?"

"Can you stay here? I need to cool down my inferno"

"Of course. Anything that you need" Cal let me kiss his lips before having our peace.

"What color do you think our child's blood?" I asked bluntly.

"Depends. But usually, the child gets his ability and color from his father," He said. "However, in our case... I don't know. Maven's son got his blood color and burner ability unlike his sister Galatea got Wendy's blood color and doesn't have any abilities. Why did you asked?"

"Because it fears me to produce an heir that doesn't have either Silver blood or Burner ability" I whispered.

"I don't give a damn about our child's blood color or ability. What I want is a family with you"

"But Ca-" He silenced me with his fingers pressed to my lips.

"Delancy, let me have that problem in time. Let's just think about the wedding plans, eh?"

I chuckled at him, he's getting more excited than the bride. But what I want was for Wendy to know about our engagement.

"First, we must go to Gardenia for your announcement. Second, plan everything. Third, get married. Fourth, create a baby. Fifth, Raise the child. Sixth, get old" He said.

We laughed at our stupidity, clearly I outdone myself from Wendy's first wedding to Mare's wedding with Amielle but it's really different when you're planning your own wedding.

"I think the girls wants to arrange the wedding for us" I said.

"Especially Wendy" Cal laughed. 

Wendy likes to plan stuffs, especially now that she's queen. It's her job to plan every single thing and make sure that nothing was wrong.

"Can you call her now?" Cal asked.

"Let's just tell her when we go back tomorrow"

Cal nod his head and fell asleep in my arms. This was my dream when we were still dating way back then. To make him fall asleep in my arms, to call him mine and I'm his, to rule beside him and have his last name attached to mine.

The time I was engaged to Maxon, I was internally mourning those dreams and now that we managed to get what we first  wanted, I still can't believe it's happening already. 

Maxon and America got their forever and I'm creating my future with Cal. What more can I ask for?

Slowly, the dreams started coming and the last thing I knew, I'm already sleeping.

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"Del, wake up! wake up!"

I was woken up by the king whose eyes filled with wonders.

"What is it?"

"Get dressed! We're going somewhere" He cheered.

"What kind of clothes?"

"It's already been prepared. Just get dressed. I'll fetch you in your room" He said, ushering me out of his study which was adjacent to his chambers.

I ran to my room and quickly changed to the simple clothes prepared for me. Black ripped skiny jeans, white V-neck shirt, denim jacket and pair of gold Adidas Superstar. I let my hair down, snatched my purse and my phone. I was listening to 'Work From Home' by Fifth Harmony when Cal  knocked on door.

"C'mon!" We ran silently through the corridors and headed towards the parking lot. Cal switched on the lights, revealing numerous cars in different colors and sizes.

Eventually, Cal picked his own car, which was a black Saint Tropez Express, Rolls Royce. He ushered me to the passenger side before jumping in the driving seat to take off into the night.

"Where are we going?" I asked, as we left the palace unnoticed.

"In the city. Archeon doesn't sleep, it's lights always been open till sunrise," He opened the stereo.  "And to ease boredom inside the palace walls"

"And stress"

"And that too"

Cal parked the car and we walked along the streets. He was wearing a black Lacoste polo shirt underneath a black jacket, white jeans and shoes. He's quite rich - looking whilst I was teenaged - looking girl beside him. He even wore pair of eyeglasses that really suits him and his hair was ruffled so that he wasn't quite recognized by people. 

People ignored me and girls who were off to night clubs were eyeing Cal like a prey. There was a girl who got the guts to flirt with him.

"Hey handsome! Want to have fun with me?" She cooed, stopping us in mid-step.

Cal wasn't able to answer but he gripped my hand harshly.

"Back off! He's mine!" I hissed, stepping in front of the girl.

She was shocked, so I took the advantage to fly out of her sight.

"Feisty!" Cal commented, before pulling me into a quick kiss.

I smiled then looked at him, I was expecting my fiancé to look at me hut his eyes lingered passed me.

"What is it?" I asked.

"Let's go get some coffee"

Cal pulled me inside the Starbucks café.

So this is where he was looking. Not on some whores on the street, waiting for their preys.

"Del" He called my name.

"Huh?" My mind was in trance, I forgot that he was there beside me.

"The barista's asking you, what drink do you want"

"Oh, I'm sorry," I turned to the barista. "I'll have the Green tea Frappuccino please"

After taking our orders, Cal and I stood on the waiting area for our drinks.

"Any late night plans?" I asked, sipping the delicious drink in my hand.