The Rise of The Royal Rogue

Home sweet home

Xander held me while I slept on the plane. He played with a strand of my hair and whispered sweet things into my ear.

I felt so safe with him - absolutely complete. We were an hour ago from the back.

"What are you doing about Al-, "I paused, "Jacob? Isn't he in Sweden? "I asked perplexed.

His lips set into a fine line.

"The gamma is looking for him with some of the guards.He's masked his scent - much like what you did. It's extremely difficult to fine him- but not impossible. ", he said firmly.

He squeezed my hand in the hopes of comforting me.

His touch left my hands tingling. He has an affect on me.

"I love you - I really do. ", I brought his hand to lips and kissed it.

"I love you, little rogue and I'm never giving up on you - not now, not ever. You're mine and I'm going to go my whole life loving you. ", he smiled genuinely at me.

His eyes were full of so much of promise and live even though I left him for so many years - all alone.

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Do you ever get that feeling where you feel like you insides are going to turn inside out? Like you have butterflies but not the good kind?

We were currently driving back to our pack... Familiar territory passed by as we drove. I was nervous and tense. My hands were clammy and I couldn't breath without taking huge breaths to calm myself.

I was home.

"I don't want to do this" - Grace admitted.

"I don't either, but we owe it to Xander to at least try. "

"And to Blaze. "- She added.

"And to Blaze. "- I repeated.

Xander could sense my restlessness and he took my hands in his and squeezed it gently. His eyes were soft and he smiled at me.

"I'm nervous. ", I admitted.

Everyone would surround and bombard me.

"I know. I didn't tell anyone I found you - I figured you could do without the attention and publicity for a day or two until word gets around. "

Ah yes - the usual gossip that wandered the corridors of this palace like a ghost who couldn't find the light.

"Thank you. ", I took a deep breath and stared into his eyes. It granted me comfort and solace. I loved his brought blue eyes. It was so vibrant and so dreamy. I clued get lots in them.

He smirked at me and I looked away. He knew I was gawking.

"Dont look away. I'm all yours.", he said seductively. We were in the back seat ofthe car.

Slowly I felt the barrier of the pack territory latch onto me. This is where it all went down. I could picture it so clearly. The fire sisters arrived with their cloaks claiming justice because one of the sisters was taken - Kiara causing a fight - Alpha on Alpha. All the chaos over me and a stupid prophecy that was put into motion because of me.

Xander said that the sisters needed me - they were going to trade me in for the sister that was kidnapped and tortured by Jacob. Nirvana said that the lots sister was returned and she has six months left to live - after that she'll die peacefully and go to live amid the moon goddess. Her spirit will come back - sort of like reincarnation. You can only have six sisters alive at a time.It's a ritual and significant for the stry of the moon goddess coming to exist. When the sister was kidnapped all the pain she experienced could be felt by the rest of the sisters - even the souls with the moon goddess. If they were upset, they could curse the werewolve civilization and cause instant chaos like plagues or sudden death.

I guess when I left they managed to get re sister back because I never heard her cries anymore...

"Hey, I believe in you - you're going to be fine. Things will settle down... your return will spark up conversation but that's nothing to be afraid of - you're the queen after all. ", he stroked my cheek.

"I'm not afraid.", I scoweld.

"Hmm. ", he smirked.

"I'm not! " I playfully slapped his chest and protested

He rubbed his chest and chuckled.

"Still got it. ", he said but I wasn't following.
"Still got what? ", I asked in awe.

"One hell of a right hook. "

I rolled my eyes and he suddenly grabbed my face and kissed me deeply. It was a rough kiss - a very hot and much needed kiss. His tounge licked my lower lip and I breathed heavily. His Hands ran through my hair and I pushed my chest onto his chest. I wanted to hold him and never let go.

The car stopped and I pulled away.

"We're here. ", I said out of breath. His eyes held an emotion I couldn't decipher- was he nervous or was he proud?

I shrugged the idea of and looked at him. I hate this feeling of vulnerability and unpredictability.

"I'm going to wait in here with you - till you're ready. ", he said while stroking his thumb against my hand.

"No - you go ahead. I need a minute to compose myself. ", I said and he gave me a small smile and nodded.

"I'll wait outside... I'm not going to leave you. ", he said softly and kindly and then shut the door.

"Get yourself together! You can do this. You love your mate and you are willing to do anything for him", I whisper yelled to myself.

"Damn right! ", Xander chuckled.

Damn wolf hearing! I was so used to the human world and mumbling under my breath as no one could hear me.

I took a deep breath and opened the car door. It was just like I remembered it - the palace walls were so classy, roots of pants grew onto the walls. The slab with my parents name was still here and I sighed.

I wish they were here...

Guards stated at me and Xander cleared his throat and took my hand I'm his.

"Alpha - L-Luna. ", they greeted and I felt odd.

My hands were sweaty and I didn't want Xander holding my sweaty palms so I broke free and wiped my hands against my jeans.

"Sorry- my hands are sweaty. "

"But they're my favourite thing to hold. ", he grabbed my hand and kissed it. He held my hand again.

"Everywhere we go people are staring." - I felt anxious. I was like an elephant in the room. I waited for Xander to reply.

"I think we're doing pretty well. ", Xander replied through our mind link.

"You always see the best in everything. ", I replied while people bowed at me and Xander.

If they open their eyes any wider, their eyes would fall out I thought and stifled a laugh. A smile came to my face.

"Everything is better when you're around... ", he trailed and I inwardly squirmed.

God do I love this man. I smiled even broader and he knew that it was became of him.