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“Victor,” Mason said, shaking his hand.
“Dad, it’s so good to see you.” Derek said sarcastically.
“I see you all the time,” Victor told his son. Derek pushed his l!ps into a line.
“Are you guys hungry? We can eat before we meet with the council.” Victor asked us.
“Victor, I’d like to get this meeting over with. I want to have some time to visit the kingdom.” I told him.
“My dear, I should warn you about the council.”
Victor started, but l stopped him.
“Let me guess, it’s a bunch of old guys who think women should take care of the children and take care of their mates?” I asked him.
“Good guess,” Victor said.
“I think we should have the council shaken up. We need women on the council as well. What do you think Derek?” I asked him.
“I think that’s a great idea. And maybe get some younger people on the council,” Derek commented, and we all agreed.
“Well, I’m pretty sure I’ll be pissing off a lot of people today, so who knows, maybe they will quit.” I shrugged.
“Don’t let them intimidate you, my dear. We all know the truth. They may try to spin it to justify their thinking. But just put them back in their place. They may be council, but Derek and I have the final say.” Victor told him.
“I don’t think anyone could ever intimidate Freya.” I told him.
“I can’t wait to meet her. I’ve never met a white dragon,” Victor said.
“She’s beautiful, like a white opal,” Mason said.
“Okay, well, I’ll let you four get ready and I’ll see you in the meeting room,” Victor said, before k!ssing my cheek. After he left, I turned my attention to Derek.
“What the hell should I wear?” l asked him. I’ve only been in front of other kings and queens before. Before he could answer, Freya, changed me into that gorgeous white dress from before. I let out a groan as l shifted James.
“What? You look gorgeous,” Mason said, coming closer to me.
“I liked that b*ra,” I mumbled.
“I’m sure you don’t need it. Besides, as soon as our boy is sleeping, you are mine.” Derek purred, pulling me into his arms.
“I’m sure you did.” He said before k!ssing me. Before I could deepen the k!ss, he pulled away.
“I missed you last night,” I told him.
Derek led us through the castle. It was beautiful, and I found it was a good distraction from the butterflies in my stomach. I knew I could handle them, but I was still nervous. I was walking into the dragon’s den.
“Let’s get this over with,” he said.
Derek stopped at a pair of enormous oak doors, and my stomach was in knots.
“You got this babygirl,” he whispered, k!ssing my l!ps. He took James and Mason, rested his hand on my lower back.
The doors opened, and Derek took my hand in his. I was in between my mates as we walked in. The room was massive, and the ceilings were at least 20 feet high.
“It’s so we can shift if needed.” Freya informed me.
Victor sat at the head of the table, with five members on either side of him. Looking at the walls, there were paintings of great dragon battles. There were also a few fireplaces, as tall as me, lit, warming the room. One thing out.
I didn’t see were windows.
“Council, I’d like you to meet Miss. Ashlyn Knight.” Victor stood up and introduced me.
“You brought your child?” One member huffed out.
“I wasn’t leaving him alone,” l answered.
“Children don’t belong in here,” another said.
“He’s your future king. Or are you denying him as well?” I asked them, and both Derek and his father let out a growl.
“That’s not what I said.” The man defended.
“Then why was I called upon?” I asked them.
“You killed the vampire king.” One shouted.
“And he was planning on taking down all the other kingdoms. You’re welcome.” I told them.
“lf you can kill the vampire king, then what’s stopping you from killing our future king?” One asked me.
“First, I love Derek. I bear his mark. Second, I couldn’t. The bond would ill me as well,” I told them.
“So you would if you could?” One asked. And it took everything in me not to roll my eyes.
“I love Prince Derek. I would never try to kill him or have him killed. Now moving on. What else?” I asked them.
“What makes you think you can just walk in here and make demands, little girl?”
“Excuse me, I’m your future queen and the mother of the next heir. Unless you deny that ‘m Derek’s mate?” I asked them, and Derek let out a growl.
“Are you denying my fated mate?” Derek demanded.
“Of course we aren’t, Prince Derek. We are just concerned. She isn’t of royal or dragon blood.” Just then, Freya decided she needed to make an appearance. She stepped out behind me, growing in size until her head was against the ceiling. She turned to face the council members, who were staring at her in shock.
“The rumors are true.” One gasped out.
“I’m royal blood from not only the wolf kingdom but the magic kingdom as well. I may not have my wolf anymore, but i have Freya. And she could only attach herself to me because l do have dragon blood.” I told them. Freya huffed out, and it started snowing over the council members.
“This isn’t possible.” Another one whispered.
“It is, and this has nothing to do with blood. I’m not a pure blood and I could kill each and everyone of you without even breaking a sweat. So now maybe you should have a meeting about who you’d like to swear your loyalty to,” I said. This conversation was getting old. I’m sure Derek and Victor have already told them everything.
“Are you threatening the council?” One growled out.
“And if I was, are you going to stop me?” l asked him. Freya’s growl shook the room.
“I’m not asking you to follow me blindly. I’m asking you to listen. Yes, I killed the vampire king, but I had no other choice. I love Derek and Magnus. And l just want the chance to be a part of this kingdom. I know you have concerns over me being a hybrid, but I’m only a threat if you threaten me or my family.” l told them.
“You’re also a witch?” One asked.
“My brother is the king of the magic kingdom.” I told them.
“So, you own three out of the five kingdoms?” Another asked.
“King Jordan of the Fae Kingdom has already given me his loyalty” I said.
“So she owns four out of the five kingdoms and as soon as she finds the next king or queen to the vampire kingdom, we can have one ruler for all the kingdoms,” Derek told them.
“I don’t want to own anything. I just want to get to know the people, build their trust. To make sure that my son is safe,” I told them.
“Then what do you want from us?” Someone called out.
“I shouldn’t the council be working with their leaders and not against them?” I asked them.
