Second Chance Royal

chapter four

I wake up in Brian's bed. The spot he was sleeping on was still warm and had a little dip. I couldnt help but move over to the spot and lay down. I know hes going to be one of the few people im going to miss so much. I got up and walked to my room and took off my flowy dress i slept in and changed into a gown. Gosh it always dresses, maybe vampires dont wear dresses as much. I leave my hair straight down and apply simple make up.

I walk down the stairs for a final breakfast with my family. I see everyone seated and you can feel the sad aura around the room. I give Brian a sad smile and take my seat and i see that my dad, beta, and also Brian are in their uniform and all the ladies are dressed too nice for just breakfast . Before i can question them my dad cuts me off and speaks.

"This is a farewell breakfast. As you all know she is soon to be sent out to marry and save our kingdom from future conflicts. Cheers to my beloved daughter, my little girl, not so little anymore, for taking such a sacrifice any future queen would take for her beloved kingdom. Cheers everyone!"

Everyone cheers. Few gave authentic smiles, some gave thankful smiles, and for the few who were really close to me....gave fake smiles. I waved down the table to the rest my dad kept close but not enough he can really call then friends. All they knew is that im taking the marriage as if my true mate has died in battle before i could meet him. Some people have pity in there smile but i didnt get upset. I would have to feel pity for a girl in my shoes. We all sit and i look at my father but he looks at me. Im shocked. Hes waiting for me to start eating. Everyone is looking at me. This is one of the highest honor the king, especially my father can give someone. I feel a sudden rush go throughout my body. Happiness, pride, sadness, courage, but most of all, im thankful for the life I've had even though its not prefect, it made me....well... me. I straighten up and pick up the silver knife and fork. Taking my first bite everyone starts eating. I made the best of it. I spoke with my parents and Brian about anything to make them smile. I would not spend my last few hours depressed, mad at the world.

My mom helps me get ready with Lola and puts on my farewell dress. This dress is given to those who the kingdom says not goodbye, but to please hurry back. It was too beautiful to really describe. A gray gown that made me feel like the queen of the world. After my hair and slight makeup was done, and a sweet goodbye with lola, i walk arm in arm with my mom down to the entrance of the castle. I started to smell a distinctive vampire scent that the goddess put on the vampires to easy spot them, but to do that she had to give her children a scent for vampires to spot us also in return. It wasnt a bad smell but if you smelled a perfume that you were told was dangerous for so long, you become nerves and stay away from the scent, i was nervous. Even my wolf grace, although she has become slightly weak from the rejection, seems to force me to be strong.

We all stand strong. Royal beta, father, mother, myself, and Brian . You can feel the power we all hold and see how confidence we looked. The entrance to the castle horn is blown and we see 4 black SUVs come with a black sports car in the middle. The scent gets stronger and i try so hard to not show any nervousness. Everyone gets out of the cars and you can already tell who prince Enrique was. We stood out with his princely uniform with medals hes achieved. He walks up the stairs and stops before my father bowing his head as we all bow our head to him returning our respect.

"Hello prince Enrique . Welcome to the northern werewolf kingdom."

"Oh please your highness. No formalities, but ive come to humbly ask for the hand of your beloved daughter, you are still her father and even though the counsels of both our party's have discussed this marriage, i cant help but want your approval as not the king of this kingdom, but the father our your daughter "

Enrique looked at me and i couldnt help but be taken back. He has short dark brown hair and hes not to tall but 5"9 maybe 8. He has very broad shoulders and kind of.... wait wait wait no.bad Isabel .He gave me a slight look and winked. I blushed and i could feel grace wag her tail and wanting to check him out but i didnt let her. Maybe if we were mates but there has only been a pair like that almost 1000 years ago. Vampires and werewolfs can have mates that are humans but never really have mates with each other.

My dad is taken back but in slight movements that look normal for anyone but me and mom. My mom even gave me a wink to mimic his.

~mom can you please stop~

~oh sorry honey but he is quite the gentlemen. Cute too for a vampire~

I rolled my eyes but Enrique caught it and looked at my father. I hope he knows about mind link because i didnt mean to roll my eyes at him.

"Well Enrique" my father spoke

"I give you my most prize possession, but since we are speaking as if i am her father, hurt her and consequences will happen"

"I would never dream of it sir, thank you"

He went for my hand and i politely gave it to him. For the dress it require gloves so i couldn't tell how his hands felt. I was waiting for grace to nag at me for touching someone else that isnt our mate or brian. Shes been trying to sniff him out a bit a little annoyed from the glove which i dont understand.

"Well sir we must be on our way, its a long way and i wouldnt want our knew queen to sit in the car for too long"

"Of course, but as we both know she is werewolf and we have certain rules we must follow"

Enrique gave my father a puzzled look. I dont think vampires care for werewolf and how they run things and to be honest i dont know how vampires are also.

"Since she will be queen of werewolfs, she is given title of queen luna but in this case since you are a vampire, queen alpha, since im sure our people will warm up to this situation better. That way they can have a werewolf still as there alpha. With that she needs a beta."

I looked confused and looked and brian. He was supposed to be my beta till i got married and would shift into my mates beta unless it was royalty like Evan, then he'd become my personal guard. This makes this move so much better! I let go of Enrique and run to brian giving him a hug.

"Your really going to become my beta!"

"Princess dont yell or run. This is very unlady like"

I quickly straighten myself up and turn to Enrique. His eyes turned cold all of a sudden. Grace seems a bit hurt by his eyes. I walk back to him and slip my hand under his arm quickly apologizing. He looks at me satisfied and nods. I feel his arm and grace starts purring a bit. I quickly shut her out before i start too. This is supposed to feel wrong. Im not supposed to be even the slightest ok with this. Not even evan was supposed to. My father coughs to get my attention.

"Isabel remember this is for our kingdom. You both will be remembered in history for years to come."

"Of course father."

"Well prince Enrique, farewell and may your journey be safe"

"you as well your majesty."

Enrique whispers in my ear and this breath makes me get goosebumps.

"Say goodbye, ill meet you in the car but your so call beta must sit in the other cars."

He walks away and im annoyed. My beta goes where ever i go. I get to assign him, not him. I rolled my eyes and give my parents one final hug. My mother starts tearing up and if you use a microscope, you would see my father barely tearing up.

We say our farewells and have brian follow me into the car Enrique was in. Enrique give me a challenging glare. I return on and he seems amused and has brian sit in the back while he drove. I sit happily getting my way.

The way back was long ill give you that. I would always fall asleep but wake up often to make sure brian was in the car and Enrique didnt do anything to him. I didnt trust the vampire and i was not planning on to. I couldn't even trust in my own mate. Goddess help me.

We finally make it to their castle and it was.... normal....ish. it wasnt like the one back home but it wasnt too dark. It did defiantly have a vampire vibe to it. Walking in was scary. I hate the fact that red eyes were starring at brian and myself. There were normal eyes starring at us too in confusion. Making it into a grand hall, there sat the queen and king of vampires. What happened next caught me too off guard.