Rejected By My Mate

The beautiful young woman with two distinct eye colors is looking straight at me in the classic golden mirror. Her hairstyle was made elegantly. Her face is also covered with a light make-up and nude lipstick. A small, beautifully designed silver tiara lying on top of her head alluringly, describing her as a princess.

I beam at my own reflection in the mirror; I saw a different Alexandria. The Alexandria I know has dull appearance, messy curly brown hair that was always put in a bun, no make-up and most of all, didn’t wear fancy clothes. A champagne silky satin gown perfectly hugged my body, showing my curves. I’m glad it wasn’t tight like the princesses I see in the movie.

A knock on the door brought me back from my stupor. The gold metal knob twisted, and a beautiful woman came in view. She wore an elegant silky satin gown in a shamrock colour designed only for the Queen. She was smiling widely while scanning my entire appearance.

“You’re so gorgeous, my princess.” Mama said, her eyes sparkling.

I smile widely, showing my pearly white teeth. “You as well , Mama,”

Checking my gown and make-up, she asked, “Are you ready?” I nodded, a bit nervous.

We both strutted out of my room with elegance and walked in the long hallway. Few knights were behind us automatically. While walking, I heard a lot of noise outside, mostly from talking. I can tell that there were a lot of people outside. My heartbeats quicken because of nervousness. This will be the first time that I will be facing a crowd of people.

When we reached the big double door, we stopped and Mama looked at me with a smile, “You’ll come in last when we call your name.”

I nodded, and Mama stepped outside, leaving me behind the door anxiously waiting.

‘You can do this, Alex.’

Thanks, Damona.

‘I hope you won’t faint there.’ Val said with a chuckle. I pouted my lips when everyone laughed in my head.

‘Hey, stop bothering, Alex.’ Willow said.

‘I’m so excited!’ Xandra squeaks.

I smiled and let out a deep breath, and relaxed myself. I can do this.

Few minutes later, I no longer feel antsy and I can hear Mama and Papa’s speech outside.

And finally, my name was being called. The double door made a noise and slowly opened. Letting out one last deep breath, I stepped out gracefully with a smile. I almost gasped upon seeing the sea of people which almost filled the wide plaza. They were cheering my name loudly. I walked towards my little brother Angelo, Mama and Papa, who were both standing to acknowledge my presence.

On the other side of the stage, Azrael, Layla, Sabrina and Lucia were smiling at me widely.

Angelo and Papa kissed the back of my hand as a greeting while Mama and I do cheek to cheek.

Papa cleared his throat and introduced me again, “Ladies and Gentlemen, this is our one and only Princess Alexandria Vermount.” The crowd cheered my name and welcomed me. I gave them a gigantic smile while waving my hand.

Alexandria Vermount… I’m no longer a Gregory.

Those people in front who could clearly see my eyes gasped and their mouths hung in awe. And they murmured about my eyes and it spread faster. All of them wanted to have a glance at my eyes up close, but only a few could go near me.

The welcoming ceremony lasted an hour, and Papa revealed to everyone about the upcoming war. Everybody was anxious because they hadn’t expected a war that would come so soon. And worst, it will happen on the blue moon. The Moonlight Kingdom should celebrate when the blue moon comes because everybody thinks that the Moon Goddess will bless them. The celebration will be cancelled.

I made my way to Azrael, Sabrina and Layla. I didn’t see Lucia, maybe she had other things to do. As I was approaching, they gave me a warm smile. Layla stood up and greeted me.

“You’re so beautiful, Alex. You’re really a Princess.” I chuckled at her remarks.

Sabrina stood up while tidying her clothes and smiled at me, “Indeed. Now, you look completely different. Where’s the old Alex we know?”

ears flushed red because of embarrassment. I stop the urge to laugh out loud. I remembered the kiss we shared last night, and that made me flushed red. Still, I didn’t let Azrael mark

to talk to my parents about going back to Shepherd's pack. Sabrina and Layla will stay here to start their training because we only have eight days to prepare for the war.

we stepped inside the palace. Azrael and I go directly to the King’s office. When the knights saw me, they quickly opened the

King’s office, Papa and Mama were talking to each other. They

we have something urgent to say.” I started, and

is it?” Papa asked

let out a deep breath, “We need your permission. Azrael and I will go back to his pack to check if everyone is fine.

thinking. “That is dangerous. Lucian is tricky, we were trying to get him for years now, but he’s strong. He’s not an ordinary werewolf, he’s also a beast the Demon King made.” Papa said in a

other for a second, I looked

You are brave and strong, but he wouldn’t touch you. What I’m worried about is if you will go there, he might call for back-up. He had the beast’s trust and they are eager to get you. If they learn you came back to the Shepherd's pack, there’s a possibility that they

but gasp. That explains the big footprint

let them get me. I have my four spirits in me and Azrael, and I believe no one will get to touch me.” I

Alexandria, Your Majesty, and Your Highness.”

let you two go but make sure to come back before 12 o’clock because the portal

careful, Alexa and Azrael.” Mama uttered

Mama, Papa.” I said, and stood

hugged them both tightly.

we need to talk

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please let me come with you!” Layla begged, and

make sure everyone is fine. Lucian is there and we have to do something before

be careful. Alex, you are the only one I have and I don’t know what to do if something bad will happen to you.” her

tap her back soothingly, “Layla,

course, I trust you, Alex. I’m afraid for every possibility that may occur

to me, Layla. I can assure you

and she also had a look of worry. She sighed and nodded her head. I smile

silently listening to us, “Azrael, please take care of Alex. Don’t let anyone touch her. I trust Alex with you,

nodded, “Don’t worry, Sabrina, Layla, I will take care

eyes and smirked, “Are you sure? Or I’ll be the one who will

laughed as realization hit them. “Sorry, Alex.

I got ready for our departure. I teleported us to the forest where the gate is. Papa told me the

many seconds, we were back in the Tibbertan Mountain and the tall white gate closed itself, and vanished. Now that I have seen the Tibbertan Mountain in the daylight, it was actually enchanting. The sunlight kissed my skin, which made my skin whiter and shining like the glass and the warm

whole mountain.

before. A force pulled us

way inside the pack house

heard Lucy squealed, followed

aura. He’s not

the girl who called me. I smiled at her, “Lucy, how are

I’m so glad that Alpha is alive.” she said

“I told you, I’ll bring

of

while smiling. Matthew quickly made his way

Matthew said while wiping his tears. “Finally, I won’t be dealing with those loads of paper works

Matthew saw me, he immediately acknowledged my

made our way to Azrael’s

I froze, he called me Luna. But I am not Azrael’s Luna yet.

Matthew.” I