MATED TO THE VAMPIRE KING SON Chapter 73

Damien's pov

"Your Highness, the noble heads have arrived and await you in the throne room" I heard Agatha's voice behind the door.

"Let them wait" I responded and continued doing the buttons of my shirt.

"They arrived rather too early I fear," Freda said, seated by the corner of the room as she watched me get dressed. I had a maid assigned to my fitting but I had her removed, I didn't suppose Freda would like that.

"No, it is perfect timing as I am done here. I just need this meeting to be done and over with"

I was done with the buttons of my shirt as I slowly approached Freda where she was seated. I stretched out my hands which she took rising to her feet, she held my hands softly and the need to kiss her overwhelmed me so I pulled her into my arms, wrapping them around her as I placed a kiss on both her cheeks, teasing her before finally taking her mouth. The kiss was meant to be brief but I couldn't help it as our tongues danced around each other, only when I heard her moan did I pull myself away from her.

"We shall continue this later, but for now I have to leave," I said, turning around to walk away, I couldn't bring myself to continue staring at her.

The silence on my walk to the throne room was a bit comforting. It gave me time to think, I still was not used to addressing the noble but I did try my best to never feel intimidated around them or let them see it.

"Your Highness," the guard by the door said with a little bow before pushing the huge door open. Without wasting much time I walked into the room and all six of them stood up from their seats, my lips curved by the corners into a smile as I swiftly made my way to the throne, it was only when I sat that they also sat down.

I looked around the room, taking my time to stare at their faces. I saw disapproval, I saw anger but most of all I saw curiosity, they wondered why I had called this meeting.

"Does this meeting have anything to do with the new date set for the coronation ceremony?" Lady Daphne asked, straight to the point as always.

"Yes and no," I replied, sounding uninterested. My reply surely didn't sit well with some of them because Lord Balen fisted his palms and I smiled. He was always irrationally behaved when it came to meetings with me.

My eyes went toward Duke Magnus and as usual, he sat down quietly observing the interactions. His look of satisfaction was enough to assure me that I had a supporter in our midst.

"Out with the reason you have gathered us at such short notice," Baron Rhys said duly forgetting I was now King. My hands itched to strike but I remained calm.

"Perhaps, the baby king wishes to hold a banquet for us nobles" Count Andrew snickered like a drunk vampire. The last time he called me young Damien, now he was calling me a baby king. "You should consider that, Dam..your majesty" his tongue caught up when my eyes warned him as he tried to call me by name.

The nobles were the way to people's hearts. If I couldn't have them under my palm, obeying my authority, the people wouldn't respect me.

"Banquets, feasts, and all other fun activities would be at the coronation," I announced. "As you all are aware the date isn't this week anymore, but preparation will begin after this meeting. The time is short."

"How about the king? Would he be present? Is he aware of your shenanigans to marry a hybrid?" Lord Balen blurted. The pain of not marrying his daughter Verestina still got him on the edge. I was certain my father and brother also made different promises to Verestina since they were sleeping with her and now they all hated me because I killed Steve and locked Draken.

"Marques Theo…" I called. He sprang up on his feet and I could see his hand trembling. I had no idea if it was his existing fear for my father, or if he truly feared me. "You would handle the preparation for our guests" I ordered and he nodded.

"What guests, my king?" Lady Daphne asked.

"My mate's visitor. Her family would be staying here for a week before the coronation. Ensure they are treated with the most love for the time being."

"Duke Magnus, please ensure security. I do not want any war between us and the werewolves"

"It is my pleasure to serve you, King Damien," he said in his seat.

"Lady Daphne, you will deal with the coronation rites, hand in hand with Lady Elara and the others."

"I will do just that" Lady Daphne responded.

"Isn't the burial of Steve supposed to come before your so-called coronation?" Count Andrew snapped.

"I believe all this disrespect of talking without authorization would stop the moment the Crown of Valthrun is worn on my head. Some of you might step down from your position…"

The fear registered on some of their faces made my pride swell. They didn't know what they were in for, I would make sure I clear the existence of my father's dubious supremacy as I step on the throne.

"And about Steve…after the coronation. We would see to that" I informed them. "I believe this is enough information for now. Whatever changes that would be made will be reached out to you by Lady Daphne." I rose from the seat and they did too, although Rhys, Balen, and Andrew were a bit hesitant.

As I walked out of their presence, a loud murmur, or let's say an argument erupted amongst them which I turned deaf ears to as I went back to meet my mate, the queen-to-be.

Soon,

all these disagreements would be over once my reign began.