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“We will not agree to be a part of your hybrid war.”
“It’s not a war. And are you saying that you could never stand for a hybrid king?” I asked them.
“James is the future king and if anyone here has a problem with that, you are welcome to leave the kingdom.” Derek growled out. Freya was getting antsy standing before me.
“Hybrids are an abomination.” One growled out.
Freya leaned over us, huffing all over the council member who said that. She froze him in his chair. His body turned blue and there was no way of thawing him out.
“My human was a hybrid before Ashlyn. And I could wipe you all out of existence. Watch how you speak to your queen.” Freya growled out. The other councilmen started shaking in fear of her.
I noticed Victor was smirking as he watched Freya.
Well, there’s one councilman that will have to be replaced.
“This is bullshit. You can’t just walk into our kingdom and make demands of us.” A brave councilman spoke.
“Freya, stop,” I told her before she could freeze him.
“And what am I demanding?” I asked him. His eyes never left Freya as he answered me.
“Respect,” he finally answered.
“lf I was a dragon, would I not already have your respect for being your future queen?” I asked them.
“That’s different,” he said.
“How so? I’m still Derek’s mate and the mother of his child. So you are angry about the vampire king, which l explained. I have a dragon now. So the only thing left is that I’m a hybrid, and it makes others worried. And you care what the people are going to say about having a hybrid queen?” I said, looking around the long table and no one but the king was looking at me.
“This meeting was called to let me know that I’d never have your support. Which I think is bullshit. I lost my wolf to stop Theo. And all you see is a hybrid killing a king. And you don’t seem to have a problem with Mason also being Derek’s mate. It’s just the hybrid you have a problem with. The one that gave birth to the hybrid heir of the dragon kingdom. If you’d like, I can ignore everything and watch you all destroy yourselves.
Everyone who is fine with living amongst hybrids can come to my kingdom. Everyone else can burn.” I told them.
“You would watch your people burn?” one demanded.
“My people, I trust with my life. I’ve lost enough in this game to keep playing. Maybe once people start dying, you’ll see the errors of your ways. Until then, have a nice day, gentlemen.” I told them. Freya blew out some more frost before stepping back into me. When I knew it was safe, I turned and took James from Derek. I turned my back on the council and made my way over to the door to leave.
“You would disrespect us, little girl,” one yelled out. I turned back to look at them.
“Respect’s earned. I’ve earned mine while you sat on your a*ss. If you’d like another meeting, you can call my people and set up an appointment. My time is worth more than this bullshit.”
Ashlyn
After leaving the council room, I waited outside the door for my mates. I told Derek that I wouldn’t wander around the dragon castle by myself. James snuggled under my chin while I bounced him. While staying close to the door, I was looking at all the paintings that hung on the’ walls.
“Gorgeous painting, is it?” Someone said beside me.
“It is.” I agreed. The painting was of a great gold dragon, standing on top of a castle tower. It was night, under a full moon. The artist captured the light from the moon perfectly.
“You must be Derek’s mate,” he said. I turned away from the painting to look at him.
“And you are?” I asked him, suspiciously.
“I’m not surprised you don’t remember me. You were in pretty rough shape the first time we met,” he said.
“You were a part of the team that found me.” I breathed out, and he nodded.
“Thank you for being a part of my rescue. I know it must not have been easy helping a wolf.” I told him.
“You, being a wolf or a hybrid, doesn’t bother me. For most people, it doesn’t matter. It only matters to the people who only have their blood or title,” he said.
“I’m Ashlyn, by the way. And thank you. It seems your council cares very much about where my blood comes from,” I said.
“Lance and yeah, they’re pretty stuck up for a group of old guys,” he told me.
“Its nice to meet you officially, Lance. Are you and Derek friends, or just colleagues?” I asked him, curious about Derek’s life here. I only knew his father and Matt.
“We’ve hung out. He’s quite busy being our prince and all,” he said.
“Yeah, it’s hard to keep up with a social life when you are always so busy.”
“And then he has you and our little prince there. I’m sure he’s even more busy now.” He said, motioning to James.
“I’m sorry if this comes across as rude, but what are you doing in the castle?” I asked him, and he chuckled.
“Not rude. You have every right to be suspicious. When I’m not on a mission, I take shifts to guard the castle,” Lance said.
“And why should I be suspicious?” I asked him, feeling more anxious about being here.
“My queen, you are safe within the castle, but there have been rumors about a group recruiting hybrid haters. We’ve been trying to stay on top of the threat, but I think it would be best for you to stay inside the castle during your visit.” Lance explained.
“l came here to see the people. Your council just called upon me. Being in the open can be dangerous, but I have my dragon.” I told him.
“I will get a team ready,” he said.
“You really don’t have to do that?” I told him.
“He kinda does. It’s his job.” Derek said behind us. I turned around to find my mates had finally come out of the council room.
“Derek.” Lance shook Derek’s hand.
“Lance, always good to see you.” Derek greeted
“This is my mate, Mason. And I see that you have already met Ashlyn.” Derek introduced them, and they shook hands.
“How was the council?” Lance asked Derek.
“A pain in the a*ss, as always. We just had a spot open up, if you’d like to apply.” Derek told him.
“And how did this position become available?” Lance asked, looking at me.
“He may or may not have pissed off Freya,” I said, pushing my l!ps into a line.
“Freya?” Lance asked, confused.
“Ashlyn’s white dragon,” Derek answered.
“Wait, the rumors are true?” He blew out.
“Rumors?” I asked him, curious about what they were saying about me.
“That a white dragon has come back from the dead, to rule over the kingdom again.” Lance told us.
“They aren’t wrong. Besides the coming back from the dead part. They locked her in a tomb under the old council building.” I told him.
“Really? That’s fvcken cool.” He exclaimed.
“Your council doesn’t seem to think so.” I shrugged. Lance was right about what he told me earlier. Only the people in power care about the hybrids. It definitely could be someone manipulating the masses to believe that we are a threat when we aren’t.
“How did everything go after I left?” I asked Derek and Mason.
“First, you’re a bada*ss. Second, they all tried to apologize to us and to ask for your forgiveness. I think they believe you will freeze the kingdom.” Mason answered, pulling me to his side.
“Wow.” I said, shaking my head.
