Chapter fifty nine

"Oh dang! Drew, I just realized I haven't picked up my dress from the boutique.'' Laura said.

It was two days to the coronation and tensions were high. Drew had already deployed more than a thousand security operatives for the occasion. Laura knew he didn't want to take any chances hence the deployment of those men.

"Okay baby, let's go now,'' he said.

"I'll meet you downstairs, I need to grab my purse real quick,'' Laura said.

Drew kissed her before making his way downstairs to wait for her in the car. Laura made her way to the bathroom since she was pressed as a result of binge drinking a lot of drinks that morning.

When she was done, she grabbed her purse from a nearby table, fixing her makeup before heading to the garage downstairs. Drew had told her countless times that she didn't need to wear makeup because she was beautiful just the way she was but Laura refused because if there was one thing she knew, it wasn't good for her. She needed to look at her position as the new Delta of the whole pack.

"What the hell are you doing here and how did you get past my guards?'' Drew seethed.

Laura stopped in her tracks as she trained her ears to listen to more of what Drew was saying. She stood at a corner just before she was to get to the garage. She had no idea who Drew was talking to but she decided to wait to see if she could have an idea of whoever it was.

"It doesn't matter. What matters is I'm here now, I hope that bitch of a mate isn't here?''

Laura seethed as her anger rose to the surface. The voice belonged to Benita. The conniving bastard had smuggled her way in and Laura had a feeling that none of the guards knew about it

She decided to wait a while before making her presence known because she wanted to see what Drew would do about it.

"Don't you dare speak about my mate in that manner"?Drew growled.

Even from where she stood, Laura knew he was trying desperately to rein his temper in and any minute from now, he would raise hell.

"And what if I do? Drew, remember I loved you first before she came along. We were meant to be together but she came to destroy everything we've built.'' Benita croaked.

Laura knew her act was all a deception to draw sympathy and perhaps pity from Drew but she knew her mate wouldn't fall for her tricks anymore. Drew wasn't a fool when it came to matters of women.

"No, we didn't build anything. Benita, I caught your pants down with another man. How do you explain that?'' Drew thundered.

Laura gasped. Now, she knew the reason why Drew hated her so much. She had cheated on him and still went on as if nothing happened.

"I've told you that was a mistake. It was a costly one and I'm sorry to have ever broken your trust.'' she sobbed.

"It's too late. I've found my true mate and she'll be coronated in the next two days, leave my house Benita before I set my wolf on you.'' Drew warned.

"Never, I deserve to be crowned Delta. Laura is only after your wealth, she doesn't love you.'' Benita shouted.

"You disgust me, you do.''Drew seethed.

At that moment, Laura knew it was time to come out of hiding. She walked towards them confidently and was glad to see a shiver of fear in Benita's eyes. Laura was glad to know that she scared her. She should be scared because Laura vowed to teach her a lesson before she left.

"Baby.'' Drew smiled.

He kissed her full on the lips as he drew her closer to him. Benita stood there, stewing under her anger. She hated to see them like this but there was nothing she could do seeing that they were very much in love.

"Benita, what are you doing in my house?" Laura asked.

"And who told you this house belongs to you?'' she seethed.

Laura noticed that she now adorned a wig after she had set her hair on fire at the full moon night. She smiled, as she thought about the discomfort she would have faced before finding the right one for her.

"Well, in case you don't know I'm your future Delta and as soon as I'm coronated, you have to answer to me,'' Laura said proudly.

At that moment, Drew was proud of her for standing up to her. He knew Benita could be a fighter but his mate was a goddamn warrior. Laura couldn't easily be trampled on and the earlier Benita realized this, the better for her.

"You'll pay for causing a rift between us,'' Benita said.

"No, you'll pay greatly if you don't get the hell out of here and fast,'' Laura growled.

"I'll fight you for this even if it's the last thing I do,'' Benita shouted, staring at Drew.

At that moment, Laura's temper was at the surface. Her magic was at the surface now, she launched it towards Benita who scampered away, muttering profanities.

"I'll get you for this,'' she screamed.

Drew burst out laughing, holding his sides. He was happy that Laura taught her a lesson and he knew if she had a brain, she wouldn't be back anytime soon.

"Babe, you're fire.'' Drew grinned.

Laura chuckled as they climbed into the car. She was happy about what she did at least, that will teach Benita a lesson never to cross her mate.

"No one claims what's mine,'' she said.

"Now, you see why I was damn furious over those words,'' Drew said.

He moved the car out of the garage as he eased into the highway. He took her hands in his, giving them a gentle squeeze.

"Baby, that's why you aren't friends with some people anymore. I heard what you told Benita concerning that.'' Laura said.

She couldn't imagine the hurt he must have felt during that period knowing that the people he trusted stabbed him in the back when he wasn't looking.

"Yes. And ever since then, I've hated them with everything I have, they supported her claiming that it was a mistake.'' Drew said.

"Darling, you don't have to hate them,'' Laura said, quietly.

"I think they deserve all the hate they could get,'' Drew said.

"Yes I know but you have to free your mind so you'll allow yourself to heal. Holding a grudge against them would only hurt you,'' she said.

Drew knew she was right but he just couldn't find it within himself to forgive them for that act of betrayal.

"Okay, I'll think about it. I'm not promising I'll forgive them but I'll give it a rethink,'' he said.

"That's all I needed to hear. Thank you, baby.'' Laura smiled.

Drew kissed her palm because anytime she smiled, it lit up his world. He always had this fuzzy feeling within him and he never wanted it to end.

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"I can't believe it's today.'' Killian grinned.

Today was the coronation, an event that would bring in a lot of guests. Drew was happy to be alive to see this day considering all that he and Laura had passed through.

"It is. Look who's going to be our Alpha now, Drew my man.'' Jack grinned.

Drew chuckled, adjusting his jet-black suit. He had the royal robe wrapped around the lower portion of the suit which distinguished him from other men who would also be in suits as tradition demands.

"I really can't wait to see my mate,'' Drew said.

He hadn't seen Laura for over twenty-four hours because it was considered taboo for the groom to see his Luna for those few hours before they were officially crowned man and woman.

"She'll be all yours as soon as this event is over,'' Killian said.

"Yeah. Give me a round down of everything that's been put in place.''Drew said.

"Okay. First, we have over a thousand security men on stand-by coupled with a few of Alpha Nikolas' best snipers all taking strategic positions on the rooftop. Also, within the guests are plain clothed guards who would be keeping an eye on the guests here on the ground.'' Jack said.

"Impressive. That's very good, thank you very much.'' Drew grinned.

"That's not all, we employed the services of some rogue wolves,'' Killian said

Upon hearing those words, Drew whipped his head around. He didn't understand why they would bring in those miscreants who had made it their life duty to destroy everything good.

"I didn't expect that,'' Drew said.

"Yes we know but let's be honest man, they have the best eyesight one could ever ask for,'' Jack said.

"I agree but that's what the other security men are here for. I don't see why we should have them here.'' Drew said.

"Don't sweat it, man, they're been under a leash,'' Killian said.

"Leash? What does that mean?" Drew said.

"Yes. They're each wearing a special color around their neck that keeps them in check, it also curbs their excesses when they're about to go haywire.'' Jack said.

"I can't say I like it but I'll just manage it based on what you've said,'' Drew said.

"You'll see, everything will go well man,'' Killian said.

Just then, a loud bell was heard which signaled the beginning of the coronation. Drew walked out in the company of his best friends who served as his guards for that day. Drew hated to admit it but he was feeling jittery even with the gun tucked secretly under his belt. He couldn't place the feeling but it was there.