Chapter 29

With the sun shining in on us, Xander and I decide to get up and let everyone know we are heading back home. I find it odd that Esmeralda already has our bags prepared, and they are already waiting by the door for us.

I am not sure if we are offended or if Esmeralda's gift of knowing what's coming is a little creepy.

As we walk down the stairs, we notice everyone is at the table waiting for breakfast. My stomach growls and Xander laughs. As we walk in to take our seats at the table, everyone bows and says, "Your Highness."

"Please be as you were.

I have been here for several weeks, and Clair has been here for several weeks as well. We were incognito: the names James and Ann were how you knew us, but this is the first time anyone has found out. We are mates and we have completed the mating process. Clair is the future Luna and queen of all packs."

Clair smiles at all the people who have bowed to her. "I would like to have breakfast with you today, so let's forget about formalities for a moment."

Esmeralda walks in with a tray filled with various types of pastries, soon followed by a couple of young girls carrying pitchers of orange juice and milk. The scene reminds me of movies where a king or queen would be served food, and there would be trays and trays of different foods served to each guest. In front of the girls carrying O.J. and milk, there are another group of girls bringing eggs, bacon, pancakes, and toast.

I am shocked, Esmeralda is now treating us like royalty. We have been here for many weeks and now we are being treated like royalty? I stand up and start taking trays from the young ladies, deciding to serve everyone. I order them to sit down, and Xander follows my lead. He takes the drinks and fills each person's glasses at the table.

Once we serve everyone, we ask that Esmeralda also take a seat and eat, while Xander and I clear away plates. Once the dishes are done, Xander whispers in my ear if I would like to go out for breakfast. I smile and nod yes to the idea.

When Xander and I walk out of the kitchen, one of the young she-wolves asks us why we have served them.

"We believe in serving you by keeping you safe, making sure that you have a place to live, and making sure you have a job to come to. I know it would be an honor for me to do that for you. We were honored to be of service to you." she smiles at me.

The she-wolf is crying as I look at her. I see her take my hand and bow her head towards my hand, "Your Highness, you are going to be a magnificent queen and I will be loyal to you."

It is then that I lift her head and smile as I hug her and comment, "Thank you so much for your kindness; I hope the moon goddess blesses you with a long life of love."

Xander and I hug Esmeralda goodbye and she has this twinkle in her eye as we leave, it is almost like something shaped the twinkle like the moon. Esmeralda notices and smiles with a knowing smile. Remember, I once told you, would do great things as a queen as she hugged me. The dream comes back to me when Selene has taken me and talked to me. "Selene?" I ask in a whisper to her.

"Yes, Child. The hard times aren't over yet. However, you are going to be a great Queen. Just remember you and Xander need to always trust each other." I hug Selene and reply, "Thank you for not giving up on me."

Xander takes me by the waist and lifts me up bridal style to put me in the car. I laugh, beating Xander on his chest, screaming at Xander to let me down. Xander buckles my seat belt, and we drive over to the local café.

Everyone starts bowing as we enter the café. Truthfully, people always bow to me and my family, as we are the head alphas in the pack. However, this isn't just showing their neck, it is full on bowing of their bodies. I look around in shock, even the Alpha I am working for is bowing. I elbow Xander in the side, and he lets everyone know to please enjoy breakfast to be as they are.

I grab a couple of menus before the server can come and seat us, as this is the type of small-town restaurant you seat yourself. I do not want to be treated more special than anyone else. I seat us at a table near the Alpha and Beta we have worked for. Once I place our menus down, I explain who Xander and I were in Cognito. I know the beta already knows who I am; he did not know who James, aka Xander was. Xander of course has his hands on my waist possessively as I speak to them. I apologize. We are no longer working and head back to our home. I thank them for everything.

When Xander and I sit at the table, I explain we need to take the beta with us. Xander growls and if looks could kill, the beta would have been dead and cremated.

In the back of my mind, I roll my eyes. "Are you serious about this Xander? The moon goddess said he would be a strong and loyal beta to us, and she said he had a destiny in the royal pack."

I could see Xander looking puzzled, and he is thinking to himself as he looks at me. "You know I have Zach scheduled as my beta." Xander says as he looks at me.

My response to Xander is to laugh, "Zach is an idiot. You admit that, right? When you sent him to get me to like you, he was trying to pick on me."

Xander looks angry, then sighs. He and his friend are always challenging each other. Neither of them knows Clair is his mate. Therefor by their competitiveness Clair is fair game.

Xander -

"There's a simple solution I think: my friend has been promised this role for some time now. In order not to upset the moon goddess, I plan to have two betas. The kingdom is vast, and truth be told, I could use more help here."

Clair -

Besides the server taking our order, Xander also needs to sit right next to me. Having him constantly touching me is one of my favorite things. Without him next to me, I feel empty, cold, and alone.

The food is delicious, and I feel that my taste buds are more alive than ever before. Being in love is one of the best experiences of my lifetime.

The Alpha, as well as the Beta, is invited to the table so that they could meet us and talk with us. After the beta bows his head, Xander tells him to be just as he was before and to take a seat in the chair in front of him.

Xander -

Xander nods to the Alpha and looks at both of them with a straight face. “Alpha, I know this isn’t usually protocol, however I would like to make your beta one of my beta’s in the Royal pack. He will be second in command to me, along with one other beta when I become King. He came with the highest of recommendations.”

That is when I notice that they both look at Clair. Clair laughs and shakes her head no. It isn’t her.

I laugh, and explain, “The moon goddess said that you have a destiny in the royal pack. One cannot get a higher recommendation than that.”

Alpha Jason -

"Truly, your highness, we are all lone wolves; we belong to different packs. When my mate died, I left my pack and had to retreat before I tore my own pack apart. During my absence, my beta took over the pack. After being away for two years, I seriously contemplated returning. I am now well enough to lead my pack again.

The decision rests with Michael and his pack alpha.”

Beta Michael -

“Your highness, I would be honored to be one of your betas. My Alpha ended up mated to my girlfriend. It was too much for me to handle and I left. I am sure he will be fine with this decision.”

Xander -

“Alpha Jason, what Is the name of your pack?”

Alpha Jason -

“My pack is the Harvest Moon pack. We provide most of the vegetables and farming produce to packs around the world.” I didn’t realize how I still stated my packs name with great pride.

Beta Michaels -

The Blazing Scouts pack is the place where I was born and raised. I was raised by my father, who is currently the beta, and his father before him, who was also the beta. Although my Alpha did not kick me out or demote me, I know he would rather not always have me around his mate.

For most of my life, she has been my greatest friend. For most our lives, we live next door to one another. In fact, I always think we are mates by our families. I find it interesting that The Alpha's son attends a different school than either my mate or I did grow up. In fact, he is unaware of her existence until I brought her with me as a date to a pack barbecue when we were older.

It was then that I lost her, and the whole thing became awkward. As a pack, the moon goddess gave us the ability to see through illusion spells so that they wouldn't fool us. We have excellent scenting skills, which makes us skilled trackers. Yes, your highness I do accept your offer. Give me a week to get my affairs in order and I will come and join you guys."

Xander -

I nod in agreement, and we say our farewells. I take Clair by the waist holding her close.

Clair -

I must be losing my mind; I keep hearing the noise of large wings shuffling air. I look around and notice a pair of huge golden wings disappear into nothingness.