The Alpha King's Rebellious Queen
The Alpha King’s Rebellious Queen Chapter 13

Jemma’s POV

“MOMMY! Please don’t leave me, Mommy. I’ll be good.” My son repeated to me over and over as I held him tight. My world spun as Jeremy pried him from my arms, and I was pulled away from him. Our arms were extended, trying to reach each other. My world was being ripped from me, and I couldn’t get to him. “MOMMY!”

I bolted upright in bed as the dream faded. Tears streamed down my face. Then I realized I was not in my room. I looked around at the poshest room I had ever seen. Bathed in white and grey, the sun streamed through the curtains. There were marble columns, and the bed I was sitting on was the softest I had ever been on. A short wall separated the bed and on the other side was a large sitting area with two large comfy couches facing a giant TV.

I scrambled off the bed when I realized it was his bed. I shuddered at the thought of all of the whores he probably entertained here. I stumbled away from the bed and looked around. I spied a note sitting on one of the nightstands beside the bed.

Picking up the note, I read it.

My Dearest Jemma,

You were fast asleep when we arrived at the palace, so I took the liberty of carrying you to our room. I have work to catch up on, so I will be away for most of the day. Do as you wish but remain in the room. No one is to disturb you except to bring you meals. If you need anything at all, ask one of the guards outside the door, and they’ll see to it that it is brought to you. Welcome home, my Queen.

Your loving mate,

Cassius.

I rolled my eyes and crumpled the note, and discarded it in a wastebasket. The man took my son from me, and now he’s trying to suck up to me. Well, I am not giving in to his charms. I glanced at a clock sitting on the nightstand, and it was nearly eleven am. Had I slept that long? I suppose heartbreak takes a lot out of someone. Leonora was suspiciously quiet. Sighing, I looked around at my surroundings. I walked towards large glass doors and stepped out onto the balcony that looked over most of the kingdom. I gasped at the view. I looked down at the ground I was at least five stories high. There was no hope of jumping down to runaway. Not that it would do me any good. Cassius had the resources to replace me wherever I went anywhere in the world.

I took a deep breath and walked back into the room. Spying two doors, I guessed which one was the bathroom. To say it was fancy was an understatement. The tub alone could probably hold five people. The shower was huge, with heads everywhere. I walked over to the marbled sink and looked at myself in the mirror. My hair was a mess, and my eyes were puffy from crying. I splashed water on my face and then walked back out of the bathroom. I cruised around the room. I went into the large closet, which was bigger than my room back at home. One side of the closet was filled with his clothes. Lots of suits. The other side was mostly empty as my bags sat there waiting for me to unpack them. I wasn’t ready for that. I walked over to them. I needed my cellphone. Perhaps calling home and talking to Nicky would help.

I rummaged through the smallest bag where I swore I left my phone until I found it along with the charger. I walked out of the closet and over to one of the couches. I pressed my phone, and surprisingly it still had battery life. Taking a deep breath, I pressed Jeremy’s name, and my hands shook as I waited for him to pick up. It went to voicemail. “Jeremy, It’s Jemma. I want to talk to Nicky. Please pick up.” I called it three more times, each time going to voicemail. I left a message each time. I then shot off several text messages.

Waiting for a few minutes, I just stared at my phone with no response from Jeremy. Growling, I dialed my mother’s number. It picked up after two rings. “Jemma?” My mother’s voice soothed me. “Is everything alright?”

“I just want to talk to Nicky.” I blurted out. “But Jeremy won’t answer his phone.”

I could hear my mother sighing on the other end. “Honey, Jeremy just got Nicky calmed down. I don’t think it’s a good idea for you to talk to him now.”

“Please, Mom. I need to hear his voice.” Tears began to stream down my cheeks. “I miss him.”

“Jemma, it’s only been a few hours. You need to give him some space to process what is going on. He’s not alone here. He has Jeremy and his grandparents and Esther.”

My b***d ran cold when she said Esther’s name. “She is not his mother. I am his mother.”

I could hear my mother’s eyes rolling. “I didn’t say she was, Jemma.” She sighed again. “But she is Jeremy’s mate. So she is going to be involved in your son’s life. She would never do anything to harm him. You know that.”

My hands started shaking. I just wanted to hold my baby. Stroke his back and tell him everything was going to be alright. “Mom, he kept saying ‘I’ll be good.’ He thinks he is being punished. My baby thinks he is a bad pup, and that’s why I had to leave.”

“Jemma, no one here in this house will ever let him think that. No one. You both need a couple of days to recuperate.” I started sobbing harder. “Jemma.” My mother’s stern voice cut me off. “You have always been the strongest of my children. If anyone can get through this, it’s you. Nicky will always be surrounded by love. I will personally ensure that he never thinks it was his fault you had to leave. Never. But you need to be strong. Can you do that for me?”

The tears flowed strongly as my mother spoke. “Mom, I need my baby.”

“The Goddess chose to you to be Cassius’s Queen for a reason. You need to embrace that. This kingdom needs someone like you to rule by his side. The Jemma I know can do this.” I could hear the tears in her voice.

“Mom, what if I can’t?”

She took a deep breath. “I have never heard those words come out of your mouth, Jemma Skye. From the time you started crawling, you have always done everything with a can do attitude no matter what your father or I said.”

My mother knows me too well. “Mom, I can’t even look at Cassius. He took my baby from me.”

“Honey, you have to try. Cassius is a good man. He only wants the best for you. Your father wouldn’t have let you go if Cassius was a brute. He would have given up his position in the kingdom if it meant keeping you from him. Your father would die to keep you safe. But Cassius is not a brute. He is a good king that deserves a strong queen. You are that, Queen.” Her voice caught at the last of her words. “I love you, Jemma, with everything I have.”

“I love you too, Mom.”

“Call back in a couple of days when things have calmed, and then we’ll let you talk to Nicky. Alright? Can you do that for me?” Her voice was so soothing, like always. If there was ever anyone that could talk sense to calm me down, it was my mother. “For now, Jeremy is quite possessive of him. He isn’t letting anyone else near Nick.”

I smiled at that. Jeremy was an excellent father. I knew that he would never let Nicky down and would be there for him. Still, it hurt like hell that I wasn’t there. “Jeremy is a good father.”

“Yes, he is.” My mother agreed. “I have to go, sweetie. Please just be strong and know we are all here for you.”

“Mom, tell Nicky that I love him.”

She sniffled. “I will, baby.”

“Thank you, Mom.”

“Anytime, Goodnight.” She said before hanging up.

I stared at my phone for a minute. I was tempted to try and call Jeremy again. But I heeded my mother’s words. Nicky was in his father’s arms. He needed a little time to calm down. I would wait till at least tomorrow before trying to call again. There was a knock at the door, and it opened to reveal a blond headed omega was wheeling a cart of food into the room.

She bowed. “Beg your pardon, Miss. The King asked us to bring you something to eat.”

I nodded. “Thank you,” I replied quietly as she walked out of the room. I stayed on the couch. I had no appetite, even though the food smelled good. Sighing heavily, I stood up and walked back outside to the balcony. I sat in the lounge and looked up at the bright blue sky. It was a lovely day for a run in the forest, but Leonora was still too sad to allow me to shift.

She was still angry at Cassius for taking our pup. She was not allowing Enoch to talk to her. Coming between a mother she-wolf and her pup was not a wise thing to do. My heart ached as I thought about Nicky. He was safe. He had his father, both sets of grandparents, my siblings, and friends. But the one person he didn’t have right now was me.

My baby boy is my heart. I spent sixteen hours in labor with him. I had nearly bled to death giving birth to him. From the time I knew he existed, I loved him from the first little kicks to the long nights of pain while I was bedridden. It was all worth it. My son is my world, and not being there with him was killing me. Tears streamed down my face again. How the hell could I be the Queen when I was utterly heartbroken?

I stood up from the lounger and walked back into the room. I plopped down on the couch again and picked up my phone, and started scrolling through pictures of Nicky. I had thousands. Everything he did seemed to warrant a picture. A text message popped up, and I managed a smile. It was from Iain.

I: How are you doing, sis?

Me: I don’t know. How is Nicky?

I: I think he is alright. Jeremy is being possessive of him. He won’t even let Esther help him.

I couldn’t help but smile at that. Esther was not going to claim my son as her own. Jeremy would make sure of that.

M: Is it wrong that I’m happy about that?

I: Yes, it’s wrong. But I would expect nothing less from you. 🙂

Me: I miss you, Iain.

I: Same. But you got this, Jem. You are going to give King Cassius hell. And you will be the most awesome Queen this kingdom ever had.

Me: I love you too, Iain.

I: I have to go. Delilah is upset. I am texting another female even though it’s you.

Me: Tell her to go f**k herself.

I: I’ll do just that. Talk to you later, sis. Luv ya.

How did I get so lucky to have such a loving brother? Fresh tears spring into my eyes. This time I was crying because I was going to miss not only Nicky but everyone else. I had spent my entire life in that pack. I had every intention of living there for the rest of my life, raising my son, and fighting to defend everyone I loved. Sighing, I laid down on the couch and looked at my photos of the people I loved the most. Eventually, I fell asleep again.

Images of my son running towards me but unable to reach me kept scrolling through my mind. I eventually woke up to a knock at the door. It was opened as the same omega rolled another cart of food into the room. She frowned at the other tray of uneaten food and then at me.

“Excuse me, Miss. I brought you dinner.” I sat up on the couch to eye her. “Was there anything wrong with lunch?”

I shook my head. “No.”

She bowed. “Try to eat something.” She pleaded with a sweet voice. “The King would not be happy to know you have starved all day.”

I managed a smile as she wheeled the other cart out and the door was shut. Sighing, I looked at my phone again and texted Lewis and my other friends. Even Paul had sent me a few messages. Before long, I was scrolling through pictures of Nicky also. Not noticing how late it was getting. I was ignoring my growling stomach while the food sat untouched. The door opened again, and his scent filled my senses, but I ignored him. His presence reminded me of what had happened this morning. I had been forced to leave my son behind, and he was the reason why.

“Hello, Mate.” His husky voice said out loud. It took everything I had to not look up at him. “Jemma.” My name flowed out of his mouth and made my heart race, but I had to remain strong and not give in to him. He walked towards me. “Jemma, look at me.” His aura commanded me gently.

I took a deep breath and looked up at him. He frowned as our eyes met. For a moment, I was taken in by his beautiful ocean blue eyes. Leonora purred at the sight before us. ‘We have to be strong.’ I said to her. ‘Mate is so gorgeous.’

‘He is the most gorgeous man I have ever seen. But we can’t give in. He took our pup from us.’ That caused her to growl in agreement.

He was now kneeling in front of me. His sad eyes were looking into mine. “Talk to me, Jemma. I’m here.”

‘f**k, why is he so sweet?’ I said inwardly. No, I can’t falter in my resolve. This man took what is most precious to me. He needed to suffer. I looked at him dead on. “You took my baby from me.” I felt his pain as I said those words. Even though we weren’t marked and mated yet, we still felt each other’s emotions. I felt guilt and sorrow from him. He tried reaching out his hand to me, and I pulled away.

“Don’t.” I barked at him. “Don’t touch me.”

His eyes closed as he stood up and turned away from me. He started to take off his shirt while walking into the bathroom. Seconds later, I heard the shower turn on.

I got up from the couch and walked into the closet, where my bags were still packed. I rummaged through and pulled out a pair of shorts and a tank top. I quickly changed my clothes and then walked back to the couch and curled up. The shower had switched off, and Cassius walked out, wearing only a towel. My heart quickened at the sight before me. He was built like a god. Muscle on top of muscles. His tanned skin glistened as he walked into the closest. I blinked my eyes in an effort to stop staring.

‘Holy hell, mate is hot.’ Leonora remarked.

‘Dammit, Leonora. We are mad at him.’

She sighed. ‘But Jemma, look at him.’

I growled at her. ‘Leonora, be strong. Don’t let this Adonis distract us.’

He walked back out of the closet wearing a pair of thin boxers. A smirk spread onto his gorgeous face. “Don’t think I don’t notice you are staring at me.”

I blushed and looked away from him. He moved closer to me. “You can stare all you want, little mate. This is all yours from now and forever.”

‘Gods, why is he so happy?’ I closed my eyes and took several deep breaths. ‘Be strong, Jemma.’

“Are you ready for bed?” His smooth voice made me open my eyes again. He was staring down at me. The heat coming off him was almost too much for me.

I shook my head. “I am not sleeping with you.”

“But we are mates. Mates sleep together.

“I don’t want to sleep in a bed where you entertained who knows how many whores.”

He laughed. “Jemma, I am not like most males. I am not a man w***e. I have a kingdom to run. I don’t have time for such frivolous activities.” He explained. “No woman has slept in that bed beside you. And no woman but you will ever sleep in that bed.”

‘GODS, WHY IS HE SO f*****g SWEET?’ I yelled in my mind. I was trying to be angry with him. But he was being so f*****g sweet and making my resolve melt. “I am not sleeping with you.”

He sighed. “Get in bed, Jemma.” He tried to order me. His alpha king tone did not affect me because I was his equal.

“No.” I folded my arms and glared at him.

He pinched the bridge of his nose. “Look, we have both had a long day. Just get in bed.”

I stood up. “No!” I shouted.

Momentary anger flashed in his eyes. “Fine. Then you can sleep on the floor.” He growled.

“Fine by me.” I walked over to an area of the room that was furthest from the bed and flopped onto the carpeted floor. I took one more look at my exasperated mate and laid down with my back to him. I laid my head on my arms. I listened as he plodded back to the bed and laid down. I eventually drifted off into an uneasy slumber. I felt my body being lifted from the ground as sparks shot through my body. I was powerless to fight them as I was placed on the bed, and the cover pulled over my shoulder. I felt his hand move strands of hair from my face, and then the mattress dipped as he laid down on the other side. I scooted over as far as I could away from him before falling into a dreamless sleep.