The Vampire Princess and the Werewolf Prince (#1 of the Royalty Bites series)

Chapter 22

I reach the stables as they finish getting my horse ready, I walk up and take the mare's reigns from the werewolf who got her ready for me. I lean my head against her nose and rub her neck closing my eyes.

"Well Storm we are going to ride out to meet someone really important." I kiss her nose then swing myself up into the saddle. 

I walk her out of the stable and breath in the crisp night air as the brightly coloured leaves rustle around on the ground and the last few stragglers are clinging desperately to the trees. I look back as I hear hooves on the ground and I smile when I see Angel on his chestnut brown stud, he chose to call him Prince for some reason. 

"Came to accompany me brother?"

"Of course Autumn. You know the season you were named after always looks beautiful." he smiles stopping beside me.

"I do love this time of year and it seems perfect that he's coming home finally."

"Especially with a very important time coming up."

"Yes Halloween will be when we are strongest it is perfect." I smile as Peyton rides up beside us.

"The men are ready Autumn."

I nod and try to not look at him guilt chewing at my consciousness as his face shows the scars of Jack's claws. I frown then quickly look at Peyton.

"Do you have the object I asked for a few days ago?"

"Yes of course." Peyton smiles and hands me a box he is carrying.

"Thank you." I turn to Angel and hand him the box, "I got this made for you, you may not be the king but you are the queen's brother and that makes you a prince so you do deserve a crown."

"Autumn you didn't..." Angel smiles as he opens the box to see an intricately gold laid crown with bits of silver to make it look even nicer.

"Oh but I did brother, put it on." I watch him as he looks it over and then slowly puts it on his head.

I smile as he does as it fits perfectly and looks amazing on him.

"Thank you so much Autumn!"

"You're welcome Angel now let's go." I get Storm walking at a gentle nudge then I get her to a trot and then finally to a gallop.

I laugh as Angel and I race towards the hill,I win and pull her to a stop when I get to the top of the hill and I look out at the scenery then I spot the wolves army and it takes all I can do to not race down there and throw myself at Jack. I look back and smile slightly as my men finally reach me. I look back at the wolves and see they have put up a white flag and stopped moving, I spot Jack next to the flag making me smile even more. Then, before I turn back to my men, I put a straight face on.

"The peace flag is up they have stopped and do not look to be armed. We shouldn't all go down there. I shall go down with Angel and one guard, Peyton you shall stay here and only if we go down shall you send the army after us." I watch them take it in then look for anyone outraged by this. 

"Let me go with you my queen!" Peyton beggs.

 "I have made my decision Peyton, now you come with my brother and I." I growl pointing out a random guard.

The guard moves up beside Angel and I, then the three of us make our way to the waiting wolves. We ride up and it takes all of my willpower to not break into  a huge smile as I get closer to Jack. He doesn't hide his smile instead he rides right up close to me and takes my hand and kisses it making me blush involuntarily.

"I have heard the rumors of the beautiful vampire Queen I never thought the tales would lie about just how beautiful you are." He says smiling his I'm a jerk and you love me crooked half smile.