The King And The Rejected She-wolf

Chapter 22

Chapter 22 – The Elders
LIAM
After my picnic with Laura, she goes to take a nap. And I go into my office to do some work. Sitting in my chair, 1 smile at the thought of Laura helping my mom, with the plans for the upcoming event. From what I got to hear she had thought about a lot of ideas. Usually, at this time of the year, we celebrate the end of summer and that winter is coming, only the year we have the Eclipse so we also celebrate that.
I hear the bell going but I know my mom is here, so I let her open today.
‘Liam, some of the elders are here. They want to speak with you.” Mom reaches me through the mindlink.
‘Okay, can you show them here to my office, please?’
‘Of course.’ She ends the link. And it doesn’t take long before she knocks on the door. And in comes 3 Elders.
Jackson, Andrew, and Sanderson all three bow for me and I nod my head briefly. The Elder Council is the one who together with me, makes sure our laws are followed. They don’t live here but have their own lands, with members being their high guards and of course their families.
“My King.” Andrews and I remember he is currently the head of the council.
“Andrews, it’s has been a long time, what brings the council here.”
‘We need to speak with his highness,” Andrew speaks in a clear voice.
“Alright sit down gentlemen. My mother will be here in a sec, with tea, coffee, or whatever you should want.” I tell them. They sit down and not long after my mother comes in with everything. When she leaves again I thank her and look at them again.
“So tell me, what can I help you with?” Elder Jackson clears his throat.
“We have heard rumors, that you are having a serious relationship with someone.” They look at me and I smile.
“Yes, I am, but why is that of any concern.”
“We also heard that this she-wolf is pregnant with another wolf’s pups.”
“Yes, this is also true.”

“My king, We can not let a she-wolf like her become our queen. It is just not acceptable. You can not Mate or mark a woman like that. It is just not acceptable.” Elder Sanderson says looking at me. Now I know why they are here, I am starting to get annoyed. But before I can say anything Elder Jackson continues.
“Of course, we do not expect you to be alone for the rest of your life. And we would have come sooner if we knew his highness was ready to move on from losing your fated mate. But we have a solution, my granddaughter has come of age. And when she did she found herself being fated to be a simple servant. S o of course she rejected him. That means my granddaughter is ready for a mate and would be a better option for you, your Highness.” I can’t believe my ears right now. They want me to take this granddaughter of his. Mate and mark her, make her queen. 1
“No,” I say without blinking. There is no fucking way I will do this.
“But your highness. We need a queen. And she will be perfect.”
“I said no. I will not take some random girl, make her my mate is queen.”
“‘This pregnant she-wolf cannot be either.” Elder Sanderson says. Andrews has so far not said a word.
” have never said or indicated that I will mark Laura. BUT if she and I, later on, should decide we want to b e each other’s chosen mate. Then that is our decision and no one else. And no I do not care that she is pregnant. She is the most genuinely caring, and sweetest woman I have ever met. Even before our relationship started, she has cared for, and helped my packmembers, all from helping the elder wolves to
taking care of and relieving the families by being with the pups, after our rouge attack, so they could take – care of their injured family. I would be lucky if she would be by my side. But again. She has never said or
done anything that shows that being queen is what she wants. It’s the opposite actually. So NO, I will not take this random she-wolf and make her queen, all because she felt she was too important to be mated with what you call a servant. That right there shows me she is NOT worthy to be anywhere the crown.” la m furious. They might be the Elders but I am still the one with the last word.
“So you want to make a she-wolf queen and risk her bastard pup will try to take the crown.“ I can’t help but laugh.
“If Laura in the future wants to be my chosen mate, then yes. I know very well that I need an heir. And I would be lucky if she would be the mother. Both I and she knows her unborn son will never be king. And she has no desire for him to be so.” They all look at me and I look back at them, Andrews nods his head, something tells me he is only here because the council put pressure on him.
“Do you think we can meet this she-wolf?” He asks softly
“I don’t know if she is sleeping, she is in the last month of her pregnancy. Let me try to link her, but YOU d o NOT pester her with questions about becoming queen. We have never even talked about it.” He nods. I sigh and try as gently as possible to push at her mindlink, and I feel her response.
‘Liam?’
LAURA
I was waking up from my nap, laying in bed, and relaxed when I felt Liam gently pushing on the mindlink.
‘Liam?’
‘Did I wake you beautiful?’
No, I was awake.’
‘Oh, good. Laura, I am in my office with 3 Elders from the council. It seems someone told them I am in a relationship. And they want to meet you.’ I sit up shocked.
‘But why:
‘To satisfy their curiosity I guess. And probably ask you a few questions.
‘Oh, Okay. Give me 5 minutes I need to get dressed.”
‘Take your time beautiful don’t rush.’
He closes the mindlink and I rush to my closet. I know that if they know about Kim and me already, they most likely also know I am pregnant. I choose a blue long-lose dress that doesn’t make my belly so
obvious, I braid my long hair, hanging it over my shoulder, and make my way down to Liam’s office, before I can knock I hear Liam’s voice.
“Just come in Laura.” I open the door and slowly make my way inside. When Liam sees me he stands up and walks over to me.
“Are you okay Laura, you look pale.” I bet I do. I am nervous but also one of the twins decided just this moment to kick my insides.
“Yes, sorry,” I say softly trying to keep the pain out of my voice. But Liam looks at me and I can see he has guessed the reason and he smiles a little.
“Come sit down, maybe they will stop kicking.” I smile a little. But stop when he leads me to his chair.
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