The White Wolf Chapter 71: Asking for Help

The morning came too soon for the royal couple as the previous night's activities had left them exhausted. They both had engagements and appointments to attend but neither could bring themselves to untangle themselves from one another.

Caspian let out a sigh and pulled Alexia in tight to place a kiss on the top of her head. “I need to get to work.” He said his hand idly stroking her arm.

“No. I order it.” Alexia said in mumbled into his chest.

He let out a laugh. “I am your majesty’s humble servant.” He said giving her another kiss. They lay together for a few minutes before Caspian moved to rise eliciting a groan from his mate.

Walking to the bathroom his firm buttocks and chiseled muscles of his back caught the attention of his mate. Alexia raised her head to get a better look at his body. His walk was that of power and strength. Her lips fell open in desire.

“Careful your majesty.” His voice was soft and sensual. “If you keep looking at me like that, I’ll have no choice but to make sure you don’t have the energy to leave that bed for days.”

It was as if he had eyes in the back of his head. Embarrassed he caught her ogling him her cheeks blushed crimson and she buried her face into the covers.

Listening to the shower’s water flow, Alexia stared at the ceiling. In no time Caspian was washed and dressed. Fumbling with his watch clasp he walked over to his mate who still lay in bed. He leaned over and kissed her lips in a quick peck.

“Shall we have breakfast?” He asked as he looked down at her.

“No, don’t wait for me. I don’t know how long I’ll be and I don’t want to keep you.” She waved off his offer.

He nodded as his day was busy. “Have a good day love.” He said with a final kiss and walked out the door.

With a sigh, Alexia threw herself off the bed and went to the bathroom.

She washed off the previous night's activities by lathering her body in soap.

Once she was clean, she set to work on making herself presentable. Selecting a light pink long-sleeve dress that came in at the waist before flowing to her knees making her exude an air of femininity and elegancy. She accompanied the outfit with nude heels and a string of pearls with matching earrings.

As she made her way back into the bedroom, she could sense Harley waiting at the door. Checking her watch and looking out the window she realized the sun had not yet risen from its slumber.

“Come in Harley.” She spoke loud enough for the assistant to hear with a smile and a shake of her head.

The door handle turned and Harley walked in giving the queen a courtesy. “Your majesty.”

“It’s quite early.” The queen stated.

“The queen waits for no one.” Was the only reply Harley offered.

Alexia let a sound of amusement escape her lips at the comment.

“Please see if the queen mother is available today. I have some items I wish to discuss with her. Perhaps we can dine over breakfast together.” Alexia said as she retrieved her phone from the nightstand. Her long hair had a slight curl to it that moved from side to side as she walked.

“The Queen Mother is already having breakfast in her sitting room.” Harley hesitantly told her as if she were afraid she overstepped.

Alexia looked at her and processed the words. “Very well, will you check to see if she’s open to me joining her?” As the queen she could burst in and demand an audience or even summon the Queen Mother to her but Alexia held the Queen Mother in high esteem and would show her the respect due.

Harley immediately began typing away at her phone. Alexia busied herself by checking emails.

After a few minutes, Harley spoke after receiving a message from Judy’s private secretary “The queen mother would be glad if you joined her for breakfast.”

“Very well, let’s not keep her waiting,” Alexia said walking towards the door as Harley hastily went before her to open it.

Most of the castle was still slumbering away but with dawn approaching it began to stir. The halls were quiet but that was how Alexia preferred it away from prying eyes.

Once they reached their destination Harley immediately opened the door for the queen.

As they walked in Judy looked up from her paper with her reading glasses on the tip of her nose. Already dressed in a mature blue suit her hair was styled in its usual manner without a strand out of place. In one hand she had her paper and in the other a cup of coffee that had wisps of steam coming off it. She moved to get up to curtesy but Alexia waved her off “Please don’t get up.” She claimed the seat next to her mother-in-law as she received courtesies from Judy’s secretary and the maidservant who had been serving her breakfast.

“Alexia dear what do I owe this pleasure for and at this time of day?” She asked with a smile that put her at ease.

The maidservant prepared Alexia her own coffee and muffin who eagerly took the food after being starving from her night activities.

She took a sip before answering. “I went on an adventure yesterday and was informed that there was a blood moon in our future, I thought perhaps you could help me navigate what is expected.”

“Ah.” Judy said sitting down her coffee. “Yes, this blood moon only occurs once every thirteen years. It is very important to get the celebration right.

Alexia got anxious at her words. “Caspian thought of canceling it.”

“Nonsense.” She said firmly. “We must celebrate or we appear weak. I will help you prepare. Come by tomorrow and I will go over the expectations and requirements.”

Alexia nodded thankfully “I would greatly appreciate that. Is there any way we could start today?” She asked.

“I cannot today as I have a prior engagement that I must go to this morning,” Judy said a little sad.

“Oh really? What is it?” Alexia asked as it sounded like she would be leaving the castle.

“The new wing at the children’s orphanage has been completed. It has been a personal charity of mine so I will be doing the ribbon cutting.” She said with pride in her voice.

Alexia hesitated before asking. “Would you mind if I accompany you?”

Shocked Judy sat there staring at her before breaking into a wide smile. “Of course! A surprise visit from the queen is just the publicity we need! Plus I believe the children will enjoy it too.” She said reaching over and patting Alexia’s knee.

Alexia turned to give Harley orders to contact her guard but she was a step ahead of her making the necessary arrangements.

“Eat up it’s going to be a long day.” Judy encouraged and pointed to the food. Alexia graciously took a bite devouring the meal.

They did not speak much as the hour was still early and both women preferred to linger on their phones only offering a comment every once in a while.

Alexia texted her mate about her plans but he offered no worries on the matter as the safety arrangements had already been made for his mother.

At the chiming of the hour, the ladies rose to set out on their task. Harley handed the queen a coffee in a travel mug sensing she may need more caffeine to help with her early rising. Alexia graciously expected the hot beverage as she wanted to appear as alert as possible.