The Alpha Queen And Her Chosen Mate – Chapter 51

Kelly

The rest of our journey back to the hotel was filled with nothing but the sound of our feet walking along the rugged path. I dared not ask what any of the men were thinking, too afraid to know the answer. Instead, I played with the crystal in the palm of my hand most of the way. That at least made me feel better. We were now two-thirds of the way through our mission. I was that much closer to saving my mother. Unfortunately, I might be disowned soon after, but it was for a worthy cause. Plus, I was borderline being disowned anyway just for the sake of Keres.

Hopefully, Emmett could make the elixir as soon as we got back. I don’t even try to pretend to know how he will do it, it’s more his specialty than mine. I can’t help but think what will happen after my mother is better. Will my father finally step down to spend quality time with her? Or will she step up and be the queen our kingdom has been so desperately missing? What will I do? Will my father allow me to stay in the kingdom? Do I even want to stay? I would love to travel without someone trying to kill me along the way. I like the idea of traveling with someone special.

a few minutes away,” Thorin announc

rivacy. A good meal and full nights’ sleep wouldn’t hurt either. A shower too. Having your soul sucked out of

y to the bathroom. I took a very long, lukewarm shower scrubbing away all the dirt and grime from the past week. Goddess, it felt so refreshing, I didn’t want to get out. Unfortunately, my bliss was interrupted by a knock at the door.

d, reluctantly turning off the water and quickly drying off. I got dressed in the first thing I yanked out of my bag and then flung open my hotel room door

inner, if you were interested.” He shrugged.

him to come in.

e set down the food containers on the tiny desk in my room.

” I agreed, helping him unpack the food

s and all.” Jonas began, scratching the back of his head.

ke in.” I shrugged. “I don’

rry for reacting the way I did. I should have been a better friend, especially when yo

s cold.”

ly what I needed, lighthearted fun. Normalcy. Jonas. My best friend.

ed him out over an hour later.

, I’m really sorry about everything.”

ight Jonas.” I nodded, shutti

mmett standing there with a bottle of wine.

ked.

ed to see if you were up for a nightcape?”

n’t sleep

bottle.

ogether. Emmett tried to explain things in simple terms as best as possible, which still seemed like rocket science to me.

ou know what you’re doing.” I laughed, the wine fi

I can make it, all in good time.”

gs.” I smiled.

harder for answers. As a doctor, my first oath is to do no harm, and I broke that oath with you, and I’m sorry.”

mett.”

have another long day of travel tomorrow.” He said, standing and stretching before placing the now empty wine bottle on the desk.

ay out.

p was doing its job of putting me to sleep. I crawled into bed again, and this time slept through the night, so well in fact that I didn’t even move from the position I fell asleep in. I think that’s only happened twice before in my life

ak and stopped what I was doing, pausing to listen. I smirked once I knew what was going on, and tucked and rolled before Thorin could land a hit on me. We practiced like this often. Thorin always taught me to be aware of my surroundings. I guess today was no exception.

unching myself at him.

meaty and cheesy. “I came to have meal with you.” He said, setting me down.

bag.

so came to discuss pla

mazing.” I hummed in appreciation. “Lets discuss the plans when the other guys are here.”

n bothering me,” he announced.

n’t often that he spoke about something that bothered him.

need not do it alone.” Thorin said seriously.

t end it just for that reason.”

r alone.”

thought you said you didn’t want any pups?” I frowned.

s was so great, it is still great, I can’t imagine losing another. But, for you and only you, I would take the risk.”

idea.”

messy life, you are not alone.” He half smiled. “Now let’s eat before other two arrive to discuss plans.”