The Alpha Queen And Her Chosen Mate – Chapter 25

Kelly

I woke up to my phone ringing off the hook, my worst fears coming to mind. Kelsey’s name was displayed on my screen. She never called, only ever texted unless it was an emergency. I quickly picked up and held my breath, waiting for the terrible news.

“Kels?” I asked.

hospital.” She choked out.

praying that it was a false alarm.

sobbed.

Kelsey, it’ll be okay. I’ll see you soon.” I said before hanging up and immed

n luckier that I was able to simply transfer my flights and only had a small fee to pay for it. Now to break the news t

sorry, I didn’t realize you were with someone.” I said, turning to leave. I didn’t have time t

at’s up?” He asked, irritation in his

y flight was already booked.

end her my well wishes.” He nodded. “Let me know when you a

I said, quickly heading back to my room to fi

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nother flight so I could go get to know my future mate.

stuff with me this time, now knowing how busy Derek typically was. Wedding planner, some of my super-great-grandfathers scrolls, and a few books r

wedding planner in hand. Of course, he didn’t tell me his beta was getting married. Why would he?

ething?” I asked, shooting Derek a look before looking at

guess she wasn’t the only one out of the loop. In all fairness, though, she was the only human here. She wouldn’t understand ou

remony? You’re getting married too?”

ame by to ask Derek which shade of blue we should pick for the napkins and see if he would

tely. If you’ll excuse me,” She said, hurrying out.

r your help!” I yelled before turning my attention back to Derek. “So, free for lunch? I wa

asked, confusion written all over him.

d away I would come and see you.” I smiled.

ack.” He said as he left the room.

ing my things down.

sisters.

dding planner with a few old scrolls and headed back into Dereks’ office. He was on the phone, deep in conversation. I doubt that he even noticed I was gone.

that I took such old delicate words of wisdom out of the library.

at do you have for me today? I asked myself as I began to slowly intempe

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ike anything we have ever seen before. I consulted with my physicians and came up empty handed. In an effort to save my son’s life, I branched out, seeking help from anyone who could help. It took weeks, but I eventually came across a strange fellow; Herschel was his name. He wore odd clothes with trinkets around his neck. I thought he might be a wiccan, but he denied it. No matter.

st sounded too good to be true. He claimed it had the ability to heal anyone of anything. Physically, mentally, emotionally, heck, he said

g process, it would heal broken bones in seconds, and it could cure any illness, rejuvenating the weary. It sounded like exactly what my son needed.

filled with dangers not known to man. Only with the blessings from the gods and goddesses themselves could they successfully gather the rare ingredients which were hidden in the corners of the world. There were three ingredients to be specific. The tears of a moonflower, the essence of a rare healing herb that only blooms under a full moon, and a fr

hese rare tokens, they would then need to go through a complex series of ritual

back. For those who do, however, for those who then successfully crafted the elixir, they claim to have full restoration of body, mind, and spirit. Some even said it gave them inner peace.

sounds too good to be true. But, despite m

reader.

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**t. I need to see my da