The Alpha King's Rebellious Queen
The Alpha King’s Rebellious Queen Chapter 87

Jemma’s POV

I was snuggled happily in the arms of my mate. My dreams were calm and happy. My dream faded as I felt my wolf surging forward. ‘Pup needs us.’ Leonora said, and I opened my eyes. I then heard Nicky screaming, and I managed to disentangle myself from Cassius’s arms and rolled off the bed. My movements caused him to wake up. I quickly grabbed my robe and pulled it onto my naked body, and I rushed out of the bedroom.

“Jemma,” I heard Cassius calling to me as I walked into my son’s room. Nicky was still screaming somewhere in his room. He wasn’t on his bed. “Nicky!” I called to him as I used my sense of smell to replace him. I found him in the closet. Eyes wide opened and still screaming. He seemed to calm slightly as I ran over to him and scooped him up into his arms. His little body was trembling. “Nicky. What’s wrong, baby?”

“The bad men are going to hurt me.” He cried as Cassius burst into the room. Nicky flinched in my arms. “Don’t let the bad man get me.” He yelped.

“Sweetie, it’s just Daddy. Daddy won’t hurt you.” I sat on his bed with him still in my arms. Cassius knelt in front of us.

Nicky looked at him and shook his head. “Don’t leave me, Mommy.”

I held him tight to my chest. “I will never leave you, baby,” I said to him as Cassius stroked his back. I felt tears welling up in my eyes as my pup trembled in my arms. He was no longer screaming, but I felt the fear radiating from him.

“What did you see, Nick?” Cassius asked him.

My pup just trembled against my chest and shook his head. “I don’t think he wants to talk about it, Cass,” I said to my mate. “Let’s go back to bed.”

“No,” Nicky whined and held me tighter.

I stood up with him in my arms. “I’m taking you into our room. Okay?”

He didn’t say anything as I walked out of his room and into our room. I crawled onto the bed. Cassius climbed in on his side. He pulled Nicky onto his chest, and my pup relaxed more. “It will be alright, Nick. Daddy is right here. No bad men will ever hurt you.” He softly stroked Nicky’s back, and I scooted closer to them and rested my cheek on Cassius’s chest.

‘I think Nick needs therapy, Jemma.’ Cassius said through the mind link. ‘I think he has PTSD.’

I looked up at his face to see tears in his eyes. ‘I think you are right, Cass.’

Cassius took a deep breath as Nicky’s little eyes closed. It pained both of us to see our pup in so much distress. Eventually, my pup’s breathing evened out as he fell asleep on his father’s chest.

“He’s asleep,” I mumbled as I felt my fatigue growing.

“Do you need a therapist also, Jemma?” Cassius asked me with a serious tone. “You went through something traumatic, and you may need to come to terms with it. There is no shame in it.”

I sighed. “Let’s worry about Nicky first.”

“Jemma, please just think about it.” His free hand traced down my arm sending tingles through my body.

“Okay,” I responded as my eyelids felt heavy, and I fell asleep again. My eyes opened again a few hours later as Nicky was whimpering in his sleep. He was still curled up on Cassius’s chest. I was lying on my back and reached over to run my hand down my pup’s back. He seemed to calm down. Cassius opened his eyes and regarded the pup.

“Was he dreaming again?”

I nodded. “I woke up to him whimpering. My poor pup.” I felt tears welling up in my eyes. I needed to fix what was wrong with my baby. “I feel helpless that I can’t help him.”

Cassius sighed. “We will get him help, love.”

I sighed and got out of bed. My bladder needed emptying. I waddled into the bathroom. My belly seemed to have doubled in size overnight. The twins gave little kicks as I turned on the shower. I took off my robe and stepped into the hot water. ‘Are you going to join me?’ I asked Cassius through the mind link.

‘I wish. But Nick just woke up, and I am just lying here with him.’ Cassius responded.

‘Is he alright?’ I asked with concern.

‘He is a little shaken, but we are just talking. I’ll take my shower after you finished yours.’

‘Okay, Cass. I’ll try to hurry.’

‘No, no rush.’

I sighed and finished my shower. I dried off and put my robe back on. Cassius was sitting on the couch with Nicky beside him, watching cartoons. He patted Nicky’s arm and stood up.

He stopped to k**s me before heading into the bathroom. I walked over to Nicky and sat beside him. “What is SpongeBob doing now?”

“He is trying to catch the jellyfish,” Nicky responded. I stroke his blonde hair.

“I’ll be right back, alright. I am going to get dressed.”

“Okay, Mommy.” He responded with his eyes glued to the TV.

I went into the closet and quickly got dressed. I put on my light purple sundress as everything else felt too tight to wear today. I then took Nicky to get dressed in his room. When we were done, Cassius was ready to go downstairs for breakfast. I smiled as I looked my mate over. He was going casual today with dark blue jeans and a white polo shirt. His brown hair was smoothed back, and his blue eyes sparkled.

We entered the dining room with the rest of the royal family, and everything stood up as usual. And Cassius gave a short morning speech before we all sat. Breakfast for me was just some cereal and toast with some fruit. ‘Cassius, after I take Nicky to pupcare, I am going to go over to the hospital to see about getting Nicky in for a therapy appointment.’ I mind linked Cassius.

‘Okay, love. I will be doing some training this morning. I have been slacking on that.’ He replied.

After breakfast, I took Nicky to pupcare. His grandmother Liz was standing at the front desk laughing with Barb. The two women stopped as we walked in. “Good morning, ladies,” I said. Liz had started working with Barb and the others a few times a week. She liked spending time with all of the pups and not just Nicky.

“Good morning Jemma. Noodle.” Liz smiled as Barb laughed.

“Noodle,” Barb repeated.

Nicky ran past the desk towards his buddies Nico and Henry. “Bye, Nicky,” I called him, and he waved me off. “I’ll see you, ladies, later.” I walked out of the pupcare building and waddled my way towards the hospital, which was pretty much next door. I walked into the lobby, and the two nurses at the desk looked up as I walked towards them. Pungent perfume permeated my senses as I looked over one of them, filing her nails. She had long blonde hair and was relatively thin, with large breasts nearly spilling out of her tight scrubs. The other nurse, a brown-haired older female, bowed, but the perfumed one ignored me. “Good morning, ladies.” I greeted them.

“Good morning, your majesty. What can we do for you?” The one nurse said to me.

The one filing her nails eyed me, and I saw the glimmer of a sneer work its way onto her face. I momentarily ignored her. “Is Dr. Hall in this morning? I didn’t see her this morning at breakfast.”

“No, I’m afraid she is out today.” The brown-haired nurse replied.

I sighed. “Is Dr. Hansen in, perhaps?”

She nodded. “Yes, I believe he is in his office. I’ll give him a quick call to see if he is available.”

The nail filing nurse snorted and rolled her eyes. I tilted my head and regarded her but said nothing. I cringed as one of the twins kicked me in the ribs. I held my side as the brown-haired nurse saw my action. “Are you alright, your majesty?”

“I’m fine. I just got kicked in the ribs.” I laughed.

“Oh dear,” The nurse replied. “Dr. Hansen says he is free for a few minutes.”

“Okay, thank you. I’ll go see him now.” I smiled at the two nurses even though the one didn’t deserve it. I walked down the hall and knocked on an office door.

“Come in.” A male voice responded. I opened the door, and an older male with grey hair looked up from the desk. “Ah, Queen Jemma.” He stood up and held out his hand. I shook it, and he beckoned the chair in front of his desk. “How are you this morning?”

I sat in the chair. “I am fine this morning, doctor. I came this morning to discuss my son. I believe he has PTSD, and I wanted to know if there is anyone available to help him.”

The doctor sighed. “We don’t have a psychiatrist here at the royal hospital. But I have a few names I can give you.” He turned his attention to the computer. “So, you suspect your son has PTSD?”

I nodded. “He has nightmares almost every night. Last night I was woken up by his hysterical screaming. I ran into his room and found him curled up in his closet. It took him a few seconds to recognize me. And then he almost didn’t recognize Cassius.” I explained as the doctor listened quietly.

“Poor pup. I know you two went through something horrible during your capture. I didn’t hear the exact details, but I know for a young pup to experience that will scar him. It does sound like PTSD to me. But I am not a psychiatrist to properly diagnose him.” He reached behind him towards a printer and pulled out a piece of paper. “These are numbers to a couple of psychiatrists available in the kingdom.” He circled one. “Dr. Jennings is a friend of mine, and she is very good with pups.”

I smiled at him. “Thank you, Dr. Hanson. I appreciate your time.”

“Anytime, Queen Jemma. I hope your pup gets the help he needs.”

“There is one more thing. Your niece is a nurse?”

He nodded. “Yes.”

“Is she the blonde out front?”

He stiffened and took a deep breath. “Yes, King Cassius told me she got a little overly touchy-feely with him. I told her to back off.”

“Well, she needs a lesson in manners also,” I said as I stood up. “Sorry. I just thought she was a bit rude when I walked in. Didn’t even bother to acknowledge me.”

He sighed. “I am sorry about her. She is a good nurse. My sister asked me to help her get a job here. But I will speak with her again. I hope she doesn’t give you or the king any more trouble.”

“That’s good to hear. Thank you again.” I said to him as I walked out of the office. I walked past the front desk, and only the brown-haired nurse was sitting behind it. She bowed and smiled as I walked by. I decided I wanted to head over to the training field. The walk would do me some good, and I wanted to see my man in all his glory working out. I noticed there was a bit of a crowd on the bleachers as I approached. I stood beside the bleachers out of view of most of the people sitting on them. I looked out at the field, and Cassius was sparring with Deke. They were both only wearing shorts, showing off their muscled forms. Of course, Cassius was bulkier and more muscular than Deke. The two were exchanging blow after blow as the crowd cheered. I smirked as Cassius flipped his beta onto his back. I noticed a group of she-wolves standing off to the side, admiring my mate and Deke. One of them was the haughty nurse I learned was Heidi. She was laughing with a couple of she-wolves.

“I wish the king would bend me over a desk and take me over and over,” Heidi said to one of her friends.

“Yeah, but he is mated to that slut Jemma MacKenzie.” One of the other females said.

I had to repress a growl as I listened to them.

“I am so much prettier than her,” Heidi stuck out her chest. “I mean, look at me. I am supermodel material.”

“You are Heidi. I don’t see what Cassius sees in Jemma.” The other female said to her.

They laughed as the crowd cheered again. Deke was lying on the ground again as Cassius had his foot on his beta’s chest. A moment later, I watched as Maria joined the match and knocked Cassius off his feet.

I repressed a laugh as I watched the delta take on my mate. I was impressed by Maria’s abilities.

“I will get the king to see how much better I am than her.” I heard Heidi declare.

Getting tired of what they were saying, I walked out from behind the bleachers and stood beside them. Their eyes widened as they noticed me. I folded my arms and looked out at the field. I saw a pair of blue eyes looking at me from across the field. He smirked as he was now trying to fight off both Deke and Maria. I looked at Heidi and her friends.

“Are you ladies enjoying the sparring match between my mate and his friends?”

Heidi sneered at me. “Yeah,” She replied tersely.

I shifted my weight as one of the twins kicked me. I patted my round belly. It was pretty obvious to everyone that I was pregnant with the king’s pups. “It’s a nice day for a good fight, don’t you say?”

“Sure.” Said Heidi’s friend.

I laughed as I saw Cassius flip both Deke and Maria on their backs. He held up his hands, and the crowd cheered. He pulled his friends to their feet and then walked towards me. I noticed the other she-wolves, including Heidi swoon, but the king only had eyes for me. In a few short strides, he was in front of me with his hands on either side of my face. He leaned down to k**s me passionately on the lips. The twins began to kick and move around as they sensed their father’s presence.

“What did you think of your mate kicking a*s out there?”

I wrapped my arms around his neck. “Maria almost got you.” I smiled against his lips.

“Almost.” He growled lowly.

“Your pups are going nuts.”

He removed his hands from my face, and he placed one on my belly. He smiled as they kicked against his hand. “My pups are strong. Thanks to their strong, beautiful mother.” He kissed me again.

I pulled back slightly as Maria and Deke approached us. “Good job almost kicking his a*s, Maria, “I said to my friend.

Maria shrugged. “It was nothing. I know most of his moves.”

Cassius released his hold on me and put Maria in a headlock. She cringed as her head was too close to his armpit. “Unhand me, you smelly pig.” She snarled as I laughed.

“Come on, Maria. You can get out of that headlock.” I encouraged her.

Maria fought against Cassius’s strength to free herself. I approached Cassius as he was concentrating on Maria, and I licked his ear. Causing him to look at me and loosen his hold on Maria.

She freed herself and punched him hard enough to cause him to stumble backward. I laughed as I looked at my stunned mate.

“Jemma, you aren’t supposed to aid the enemy.” He shook his head.

“We bitches gotta stick together. Right Maria?” I said as Maria draped her arm over my shoulders.

“Right on, Jemma,” Maria responded, and we fist-bumped each other.

Cassius snarled and lunged towards us. Maria released me, and she defended herself from my mate’s onslaught. They sparred fiercely for a moment before Maria was able to flip Cassius.

“Whoo. Way to go, Maria.” I cheered for my friend.

Cassius got to his feet and glared at me. “You are supposed to cheer for me.” He whined.

“Quit whining, Cass. It’s not my fault if your mate likes me better,” Maria snickered.

He growled, and they launched into each other again. The blows became more fierce as b***d was drawn. Deke stood beside me. “We haven’t had a good spar between the three of us in a while.” He remarked.

“You guys put on a good show,” I said to the beta. “I can see why Maria is the delta.”

“Well, we have to maintain this kind of strength to lead the kingdom,” Deke explained.

I sighed. “I can’t wait till I can get back out to spar.”

Deke patted my arm. “You will soon, Jemma. And I would love to spar with you.”

I smiled at the beta and then heard a growl as I saw Maria flip Cassius again. My mate got to his feet and lunged at his delta. He eventually was able to flip her onto her back, and she gave up. They laughed as he pulled her to her feet. They both walked over to Deke, and me, covered in sweat and b***d.

“I think that is enough for today. Let’s get back to the office.” He said to Deke and Maria. “Are you coming to my queen?”

I nodded. “Yes.”

“I am going to go shower, and then I’ll meet you back at the office?”

“Yes, Cass.”

He leaned down and kissed me again before walking off towards the male locker rooms with Deke. Maria walked to the female locker rooms. I looked over at Heidi and her friends. They were looking at me and pointed while laughing. I stepped towards them.

“Well, ladies, I hope you enjoyed gawking at my mate. I mean, I don’t mind it. He is quite hot with all of those muscles. But looking and fantasizing is all you get to do. I am the one he loves.” I smirked as they all turned their noses up. I then turned heel and started walking towards the palace.

Once I reached the office, I sat down in my chair and pulled the paper Dr. Hansen had given me. I dialed the number and waited for it to answer. I set up a therapy appointment for Nicky. I then worked a few minutes on the computer. Cassius walked in, showered, and dressed in his earlier outfit.

“Hello, love. Glad to see you hard at work. How is it going?”

“Fine, Cass,” I replied to him.

He sat in his chair and saw the paper I had gotten from Dr. Hansen setting on the desk. “So, did you set up an appointment for Nick?”

I nodded. “Yes. Next week.” I sighed. “I hope she can help him. I am tired of seeing my baby in such distress.” I said as tears welled up in my eyes.

He wrapped an arm around my shoulders. “We will get through this as a family. Nick will be alright. He is a resilient little pup.”

“I know, Cass. It’s just hard to hear him screaming every night and last night was the worst.” I leaned into his chest as tears flowed down my cheeks. “I feel like I failed to protect him, and that is why he has these nightmares. His own father hit him, Cass.” I started to sob as the events during my capture flooded back to my mind.

“Jemma, I think you need to set up an appointment for yourself.”

“No,” I retorted. “I need to focus on Nicky.”

He kissed my forehead. “Love, you need to think of yourself also. It doesn’t make you less of a mother to take care of your mental health. Please. I don’t want to beg. But please make an appointment for yourself.”

I sighed and looked him in the eyes. “Okay, I will,” I promised him. We returned our focus on the office work. Hours later, as the day winded down. He decided we should go out to a pizza parlor for dinner and play arcade games to relieve tension. After our fun night, I carried my exhausted pup into his room and tucked him into bed. I then retired to my room and flopped on the couch where Cassius and I watched movies until I fell asleep on his lap.