The 5-Time Rejected Gamma And The Lycan King Chapter 7

"Goddess, I was so worried! Where were you?" The person who had his head buried in her hair asked frantically.

She pressed her hands on the hard surface of his chest and when she felt the sparks and registered his scent of acacia wood and forest trees, she realised that it was the King.

When they locked their gaze, she saw worry, relief and some anger in his eyes, "Oh, it's you. Good morning, your... I mean, Xandar."

He tugged a stray hair behind her ear gently as he asked, "Where did you go this morning, Lucianne?"

"I went for a run in the forest at the back. Why? Did something happen?" She asked.

He pressed their bodies together once more and the sparks intensified. He then buried his head in her neck as he whispered, "I couldn't hear anyone in your room, and your scent in the corridor was faint. I thought something bad happened to you. Don't do that to me again, Lucianne, please. I can't afford to lose you."

The sincerity in his voice pulled at her heartstrings but she reminded herself of her previous mates and remained calm as she uttered, "I'm sorry that I worried you. But there aren't any attacks around here, are they?"

"No." He whispered in her ear and his warm breath tickled her skin. "But that doesn't mean I would be any less worried if I didn't know where you were."

She tried to keep herself composed, "You could've asked Ethan. He saw me leave."

His body stiffened, and his grip on her shoulders tightened as he pulled away to look at her face, his eyes fierce and his tone filled with jealousy as he asked slowly, "Who is Ethan?"

With furrowed eyebrows, Lucianne answered simply, "The guard at the backdoor. Six feet. Dark. Short hair. He is a guard of this place, isn't he? Or you could've asked his partner, Benjamin. He guards the front but I think he saw me leave from the back this morning."

His body relaxed, and he smiled in bliss as he traced her cheek with his thumb. He thought about how amazing his mate was to learn the names of the hotel guards. He chuckled lightly for no reason other than how happy he felt when he was with her.

Her phone beeped, pulling her gaze to the screen. She then looked back at him and asked, "Was there anything you needed? I have to get ready for breakfast. I should get there before my Alpha and Luna."

He took a glance at her phone when she held it up and saw that it was a reminder for her to get ready. He was so worried that he hadn't noticed that she was in a tracksuit.

He reluctantly released her as he said, "I won't keep you. I should go get ready as well. I can't wait to see you at breakfast, Lucianne."

She managed a polite smile and walked past him. He watched her unlock her door and disappear from his vision when the door closed behind her.

Xandar was rooted at his spot for another five whole seconds before he entered the elevator and left the building like a grinning monkey.

For once, he contemplated what he would wear for the day. He never really cared about clothes. When one is in a position of power, subordinates will bow to you regardless of what one wears. But now, he wanted to look his best for his mate.

After putting on a teal green shirt and finishing the look with a black tuxedo, he ran his fingers through his dark, thick hair a few times until he was satisfied with the way it looked in the mirror before leaving his room and driving to the dining hall.

The moment he stepped into the hall, everyone who was present bowed his way and the initial chatter died down instantly. He caught sight of the person he was looking for and felt a pang in his heart when she, too, had her head down and knees slightly bent.

He forced a smile as he announced, "Heads up, everyone. Please help yourself to food and drink. Wolves, you need not wait for the other Lycans to arrive. As far as I'm concerned, both species are of equal importance. Please start."

Some older Lycans were particularly displeased by what their King said but most of the younger ones were pleasantly surprised. Many whom the King had spoken to the night before walked up to him with the sole purpose of greeting him. 'It feels different,' he thought.

In the previous years, wolves and Lycans would approach and greet him but it always looked obligatory. This year, he felt their sincerity oozing when his subjects wished him 'good morning'.

He made a beeline to his mate, who had her back against him when he was approaching her. She was speaking to Luna Lyssa, who was listening attentively until the Luna noticed his presence and bowed, "My King. Good morning."

Lucianne turned ever so gracefully in her turquoise dress. The sleeves which reached her elbows covered her scar. There was a glass of water in her hand.

Her head was beginning to tilt downwards when Xandar held her shoulder and lifted her chin up as he pleaded in a whisper, "Lucianne, you don't need to bow to me, please. It really hurts me when you do that."

Lucianne was shocked to hear that the King was hurt to see her bow but she stubbornly muttered, "It would be rather odd if I don't though, especially when everyone else's heads are down."

He smiled and reached for her cheek as he said firmly, "It won't be odd because you're my mate. I will not have you bow to me." With that, he took her hand and lifted it up to his lips before pecking a sweet kiss on the back of her hand and saying, "You look beautiful."