The Unknown Lycan Princess - Chapter 40: Chapter 40

“I like where you are going with this Beth. She is hosting a ball tonight in order to and I quote ‘find Alexi a suitable bride’ since Roman has said that he is his successor. I believe it would throw her off if you were to show up on Alexi’s arm. Alexander, my love, I think you should make an earlier appearance to Roman. We can play it off as Beth woke up with a mission from the gods to free your mind from its ‘prison’. It would not be such a stretch considering they kind of did send her back on a mission to find out what happened to Esmeralda,” Sandra added.
“I like that. How about we go find Roman now and see how he reacts to his father being ‘cured’ and go from there. Unfortunately until we know more information we cannot allow Roman to know the truth. He would go on a murder spree before we could gather every bit of information. I sense there is more to this than just Esmeralda being kidnapped. I have this odd feeling in the pit of my stomach that everything was orchestrated for a bigger purpose. I just don’t know what that is. So many coincidences have occurred for it to be all random.” Alexi said.
We all agreed to the plan and then exited my chambers. Beth, Ethan, Alexi, and I through my door and Sandra went back through the closet portal to her room. It would be too suspicious if she was with us. As we walk down the halls of the castle out to the courtyard where Roman is still training his warriors I receive several strange and worried looks. I just smile and nod my head as I pass by. We exit the side door that leads directly to the training courtyard and all the warriors stop as they see us approach. They look at me with caution and I can’t help but chuckle. I really did play my part very well indeed if this is the reaction I am getting.
Roman stops and turns around. He sees Beth and his whole face lights up as he runs to her and embraces her. Roman then looks at me and says, “Father, what are you doing out of your room? Beth, you should be careful your great grandfather has not been in his right mind for a very long time. He is dangerous and unpredictable. He may be having a good day but it won’t last. It never does.” He ends on a sad note.
“It is ok. He is in his right mind now. I was visited by the Goddess Hecate and was given a small mission to bring Alexander’s mind back to him. Apparently he has some information that the gods felt I needed to know. Did you know that his father actually knew Lupus? He gave me so many insights into my ancestor. It was quite informative and will help me on my quest to free the rest of my people,” Beth said.
Roman looks to me with hope and I nod my head and spread my arms to embrace my son. I feel horrible for continuing to lie to him, but it is what is best for now. He comes to me and embraces me and says, “I missed you so much father. I could use your guidance in many things. We need to have a private conversation away from the prying ears of the court.” I nod my agreement and we break our embrace. Roman hugs Beth again and thanks her for what she has done for me. I can tell Beth is also uncomfortable with the deceit, but she plays her part well.
I sense her before I can see her. Sandra comes up to Roman and curtsies, “My King. I have been sent to request you and Alexi to start preparing yourselves for this evening’s ball. I can assist Lady Beth with getting ready if you would like?”
He nods and Beth and Sandra walk away as Roman, Ethan, and Alexi also start to walk back towards the castle. I decided to stay in the sun for a bit longer. The rumors of vampires not being able to be out in the sun is accurate, but it will not set us to flame if we do. We just feel really hot and uncomfortable unless you have an enchanted item from a witch. My bloodline had been blessed by Goddess Hecate herself a long long time ago. My family does not feel the discomfort of the sun even without an enchanted item.
I notice guests start to arrive so I retire to my chambers to get myself ready. This is one event that Natasha has planned that I do not want to miss. I can’t wait to see her face when Beth accompanies Alexi to the ball. It will be a great moment and one that will set her off and she will become reckless I hope. She won’t be expecting Beth to be as powerful as she is. I hope Beth remembers to keep her aura contained. She had done so while she was here and while we were outside. Though I expect to see it rear up a few times this evening especially if Natasha tries to push unmated females Alexi’s way. As the time draws near I make my way to the ballroom. I can see the questionable stares I am getting and it does not bother me. I know I will have a lot to make up for with the people of the kingdom. I feel horrible for all those innocents that got harmed in my charade. I never killed anyone, but I did make sure it was enough to scare anyone away from me.
I make my way to a corner of the room where I can see Natasha in a cluster of women. I also have a good view of the staircase where Alexi and Beth will be walking in at any moment. It didn’t take long for the royal announcer to announce Alexi’s arrival. Beth looks amazing in her gown as it flows around her and her large bump. She is absolutely glowing while she is on Alexi’s and Ethan’s arms. Each man has a hand placed on her baby bump making a statement to all in the room that she is theirs and carrying their children.
I look towards Natasha and I see she is fuming. I watch as she makes her way over to Roman who is greeting the young couple. I make my way over as well, still staying hidden in the shadows of the room. I don’t want her to see me just yet. As I get closer I hear her horrible screechy voice. I really did not miss hearing that at all.
“What is the meaning of this? This ball is to find a suitable bride for Alexi. Not some trampy knocked up wolf. Who the hell is she anyway and why is she even here!” Natasha is practically screaming.
“Now that is no way to speak about Roman’s granddaughter, now is it wife?” I say startling her and making her jump and turn around.
“Alexander!? How are you here and talking lucidly? The last I saw you, you couldn’t even feed yourself let alone make a coherent sentence.” Natasha asks, a little panicked.
“My great great great granddaughter healed my mind for me. Isn’t that wonderful wife? I can share all kinds of stories with everyone about my time trapped in my mind. I rest assured that every time someone visited me I could hear everything that was said.
I would love to share some of that with you all if you would like. I had so many visitors over the decades. I am sure Roman would be quite interested to know some of what I had heard over the years. Especially from his mother.” I say. I can see her panicking even more now. She never exactly admitted to anything before, she is much too smart for that. Though she did give me several hints on what she was up to. That is how I know she is behind the disappearance of Esmeralda.
“Oh I am sure that no one wants to hear about the ravings of a crazy man. Are we sure you are cured, dear husband. Maybe you are mistaken and you are just having a good day and will be back to your unlucid state by morning.” She said, I could hear the threat she added into her seemingly innocent statement. I will need to ask Beth or Sandra for a protection spell against magic and poisons. I do not trust this woman at all. If she can easily kill Roman’s beloved or at the very least have her killed there is no telling what she can and will do to me or anyone she sees as a threat.