Breaking down walls (Ereri / Riren) fanfic 💖

Chapter "45"

Eren was just finishing up getting ready. He was told that once he was crowned as Queen, Levi would put a cloak over him. He liked wearing cloaks. They felt comfortable and somewhat familiar. He was observing himself in the mirror when Carla walked over to him, holding something.

"Eren?" she said, seriously. Eren turned to her and looked down at the item in her hand. "Wear this, please. I don't know what is going to happen, but there will always be people who do not agree with you being Queen. Wear it," she explained. Eren looked into his mother's eyes, before nodding and taking it, strapping it under his clothes so it stayed hidden.

At that moment, there was a knock at the door. Petra walked over and opened it. She smiled, before letting the person inside. It was Levi. Eren immediately felt calmer. Levi looked over his husband and nodded.

"You look good. Yours is better than mine," he said, indicating his attire. Eren had never seen him in his military outfit before, and he would prefer to keep it at a rarity. Eren had his own, but was white to symbolise the two wings of The Wings of Freedom. Eren smiled slightly.

"You don't look that bad. I just can't wait to get out of his outfit. At least you are wearing a cloak," he replied. Levi shrugged his shoulders and looked to everyone else in the room.

"May I have a word with my husband in private, please?" Levi asked. Everyone left the room and Eren looked confused.

"You alright?" he asked. Levi rolled his eyes.

"Shouldn't that be my line? I already wear a crown on my head. This day is about you getting yours. You, who hated the Royals this time last year. I just wanted to make sure you haven't lost it," he replied. Eren breathed in deeply, before exhaling and pacing the room.

"Not really. I've never liked people looking at me. I have this thought in my head to just run away and never come back. Sail out to sea where no one will ever find me…" Eren said. Levi pressed his lips together.

"And what is stopping you?" he asked. Eren immediately stopped pacing and looked down at his swollen belly.

"Cheesy love and the hope for a brighter future. I've been told that only I have the power to save Omegas, yet I know it will not be easy or done alone. Even people today will try to degrade me as nothing more than a child bearer. I just don't belong," he muttered. Levi glared softly, before standing in front of his mate.

"Snap out of it, Eren. Don't belong? Don't give me that shit. You belong because of not what you are or your background, but because you are strong enough to face your fears head on and conquer them. I - this, was once your fear, and look where you are now. Face this, Shitty Brat, and then look me in the eyes and tell me you don't belong," Levi hissed. Eren bit his lip, before nodded. "Now, are you ready?" Levi asked. Eren nodded.

"As I'll ever be," he replied. His Alpha nodded.

"Good. Let's get this over and done with," he said, putting his arm out for Eren to take it. He did and walked with Levi out the room and down the corridor.

Guests were already flooding in through the door, making their way to the Grand Hall. Eren immediately slowed down when he saw them, but Levi kept his going.

"Breathe, brat. These people can smell fear," his Alpha whispered. Eren nodded and walked normally. When they got to the stairs, Levi let go of Eren's hand. Eren looked confused and looked at his mate. "Stay here with Petra. She'll take care of you. You can't go in yet. You have to make this shitty entrance with everyone watching you. Don't look at them, okay?" Eren nodded and turning to Petra, who was now behind him.

Eren swallowed nervously and watched Levi walk down the steps. His heart was beating way too fast. It settled a little when Petra touched his right shoulder from behind.