The 5-Time Rejected Gamma And The Lycan King Chapter 24

“Yes, I understand, your Highness. Thank you.” Alfred said and turned to Lucianne, “Thank you, Gamma Lucianne. I’m most grateful. I’m sure my daughter will fully appreciate your kind gesture as well.”

Lucianne scoffed before speaking bluntly, “I wouldn’t count on that, minister. But her appreciation is not my concern. I only persuaded our King to allow it to make sure no innocent Lycan or wolf would die having to protect Ms Cummings. I was considering the people tasked to protect her, not her. But thank you for expressing your gratitude.”

The minister was shocked at the manner he was spoken to by probably the smallest she-wolf he had ever seen, and she wasn’t even a Luna!

Xandar's cold voice then rang through the air, “If there isn’t anything else, Cummings, you may close your mouth and go now.” It was only then Alfred realised his shock caused his mouth to hang open. He closed his mouth, bowed and excused himself without another word. Next to him, Sebastian’s angered eyes were fixed on Lucianne’s hands around Xandar’s arm. He looked at Lucianne longingly for a little while more before following his father.

Xandar was still contemplating on whether he should have allowed Sasha to train. He was still mad at how she spoke to Lucianne. As he was thinking about it, Lucianne stroked the back of his hand as she asked, “You okay?”

His anger evaporated, and he kissed the back of her hand as he uttered, “I am now.”

She rolled her eyes but her pink cheeks showed that she wasn’t immune to his romantic gesture. They returned to their seats at the table and chatted some more with the other werewolves before deciding to turn in for the night. Xandar walked Lucianne back to her room. It was then he found out that Lucianne helped in the Crimson Pack’s rogue attack not just in the previous month but also in the past few years. Her pack was their trusted ally, and she was a trusted warrior and friend.

After kissing her goodnight, Xandar wrestled with his whimpering animal, which wanted to stay with Lucianne. When he had reached home, Xandar went through two rogue files before he turned in for the night.

In his bed, he started wondering why he was going through the files in the first place. They were all reports from the first rogue attack in a pack. Procedure was so tedious and slow that by the time the file reaches him, the rogues would have either been eliminated or have destroyed the pack. It felt like these reports were just done for the sake of taking up a space in their archive. It didn’t feel like he was helping to alleviate the risk of attacks. What was odd was the fact that none of the packs ever ask for Lycan warriors. Why was that? He wondered. They asked for medical aid, finances to rebuild but never protectors, even though it was a designated option.

Seeing that it was past midnight, he made himself stop thinking about the country’s affairs before turning to the side to face the empty pillow. He imagined Lucianne sleeping next to him with her eyelids closed until he finally dozed off.

The next morning, he wore a grey shirt and black coat. At breakfast, he beamed at his subjects when he saw that Lucianne’s head remained up when the rest of them were bowing. After greeting the attendees, he made his way to her and kissed her on her forehead as he said, “Thank you, for not bowing.”

“It felt very awkward.” She complained, despite her blushing cheeks.

He chuckled, “You’ll get used to it.” He took in her stunning figure hugged by a dark purple ruffled top and black skirt before he said, “You look beautiful.”

She smirked, “You look great too, Xandar. Are you going to say that every morning?”

“Mmm. Maybe.” He was looking at her flirtatiously and started closing the distance between them.

With her hand on his hard chest, Lucianne kept their remaining distance as she said, “Behave now, your Highness. There are people you should meet.”

“Fine.” He groaned.

With his arm around her waist, Lucianne introduced him to the pack members of Lunar Eclipse, Night Howl and Glimmer Moon. It took a lot of encouragement and prompting on Lucianne’s part before the members felt like they could speak up about their concerns without sugar-coating anything.

When it came to damaged borders, Xandar promised to contribute financially without hesitation. However, things like hospital supplies, rusting pipes and a seasonal shortage of clean water were trickier.

He had to call for a meeting with his ministers to address these issues. He made mental notes on what they needed and promised that he’ll get back to them on the aid that his government can provide.

Alpha Juan and Luna Hale walked up to them with wide smiles, “Lucy! Your Highness! Busy morning, I see.” Juan called out.

Some Lycans were glaring at him for speaking so casually to the King but Juan and Hale couldn’t care less. Xandar shook Juan’s hand with a smile, “Yeah, well. I guess that’s what happens when I get an overly-responsible mate.”

“Don’t I know it.” Juan rolled his eyes in Hale’s direction, earning a slap on his arm from his Luna, before she lovingly slipped her arm into his.