MATED TO THE VAMPIRE KING SON Chapter 76

Freda's pov.

"To hell with not meeting them alone," I said to myself as I ate breakfast on my bed. I had woken up from sleep and realized Damien's side of the bed was cold, looked like he had gotten up a while ago. I was not ready for the news he dropped on me last night, I thought they were not arriving until another day.

I couldn't believe they were on their way. I wasn't sure yet how to react to seeing my stepmom and her offspring. What if he brought the whole pack? Ugh, that disgusting bully would follow suit, and I was not ready for a whole week of disdainful glances and unnecessary chatter. I rolled my eyes.

At least Kara was to be among those arriving and that news alone made my heart sway. I was excited for the reasons of Kara's arrival alone, nobody else's coming made me happy except my father. He alone shall set this little plan I have to escape into motion. My heart sunk at the thought of escaping, did I not want to leave this place? Was I getting attached? I asked myself all these questions as I finished up my bread. 

The knock on the door was soft and I knew it was Christie.

"Come," I said as I watched the door open, and she walked in. I forced out a smile.

"You came at the right time. I have just finished with my meal," I said, and she came closer to observe the plate.

"This is the most you have eaten, My Lady," she said, and I sighed. She was right, I guess being frustrated opened my stomach.

"I shall tell the King, this is good news," she said cheerily, and I smiled. She was so sweet.

"You shouldn't. It is not news to be enjoyed at times like this. Do you know if my people have arrived?" I asked.

"No, I don't know anything about that I am sorry, but I could ask. I have just been in the kitchen all morning I suppose that could have made me miss out on their arrival. That is if they have arrived," she said and I sighed. 

I didn't know what I was stressing about. I was queen to be, I doubted I would be messed with by anyone yet my worry never left me.

"Are you okay? You seem troubled," Christie asked with concern on her face, and I immediately felt bad for making her worry about me.

"I am alright, I just didn't sleep well last night, the news about this visit kept me up, I just don't know what to expect" 

"I understand why you worry.  You must have missed talking to them or they must have complained you didn't reach them. I want to believe things should be different now. I mean you are queen to be, it would be off with anyone's head who tries to disrespect you," she said. I knew she was only trying to cheer me up and while it was working I still felt unrelaxed.

Another knock came on the door, and I debated on answering, but Christie walked for the door and took the message the servant had brought.

"What is it?" I asked her as she stared at me.

"They are here. The whole pack"

" I think I should stay back." I panicked.

"No, my Queen. Why?"

"Christie. My pack and I didn't have a good relationship. As a Hybrid, you know how tough these can be."

"Not anymore. Look, I think they will praise you. I also think your parent will be glad you made them proud and brought them a worthy mate."

My nervousness registered on my face. "I hope Kara is there," I muttered. I looked up to Christie. "Kara is my best friend and I have missed her so much. She is the only one who can ease the unrest within me at the moment"

Christie swallowed. "It is indeed nice to hear that you have someone as special as that. You hardly mention her" she said.

"Yeah, because I didn't want to grow fond of it" I stood up in a bid to adjust my dress and Christie helped straighten it. She had brought the clothes this morning for me. It was beautiful, especially fit for a queen. It was enough to make my haters drool, but nothing about me ever fascinates my pack - that I knew.

Mixed emotions surged through me as I walked away from my changer with Christie following me behind. I paused and turned to her. " I would be on my own now," I said.

She looked sad that I discarded her but still complied. I didn't want her to watch the whole drama from my family. I didn't want her to hear some information I was hiding about them.

I didn't want her to see how Damien might treat them also. This was between my mate and my pack and only I deserved to interfere.

The thought of escaping crossed my mind. Should I do it now? No, I would get in trouble.  I had no planned preparations and my father would be so disappointed that I ruined our plans.

Flashbacks of how I lived as an Alpha's daughter came rushing back. I realized I had lived more pain than joy. Was I about to relive such disturbing memories? 

I sighed as I braced up, walking in the hallway to eventually see them. I had no escape. This was the time to use Elara's teaching to practice and show them why the queen was me.

With a majestic walk, I strolled along the extended hallways, with no bodyguard nor maids. Just Freda. I was enough to take down an army of haters of bullies - I said to myself. 

I stopped when I could hear voices in the living room and panicked again. I didn't think I could do this. 

Queen or no queen, I was still Freda.