The Last Royal Luna
(Book 2) – Chapter 11

The day got better when we finally made it down to breakfast and got to meet even more of the pack. I ended up meeting a teacher who taught at the school and helped out at the orphanage. Knowing that I really dug in with some questions and she didn’t disappoint. The kids got to go to school and everything was provided for them. A lot of the clothes were donated from families but they got some new stuff. They celebrated all holidays and birthdays. Most orphans were taken in by the different families so it was a small handful that were still waiting. I asked to see them and where they live which she happily jumped on with a yes. Alpha Roger kept staring at me like I was going to steal his pack members away but I hopeful one day it wouldn’t be that way. I told her goodbye and went to sit with my mates who had my overfilled plate waiting for me.

The training regimen here is amazing. I had no idea how much stuff you can fit into one training session if everybody is in sync. We were getting close before we left but this is just crazy. It felt like everybody knew everybody else is weakness so they were able to cover that in group fighting. They did have some outstanding warriors that might even be able to take one of my mates but I would not say that out loud. Blue chuckled in agreement. Neither of us wanted to deal with a pouty alpha when we were emotional enough at this time.

After we went and watched some training we went in for another meeting so that I can tell them about the phone call with Charles and what time we had planned on meeting. I also had to tell them about the whole no weapons thing which I knew they were going to be very upset about. I was correct and when I saw the top of theirs blew off when I mentioned no shifting, I wanted to run and hide. Dang adulting kind of sucks when dealing with so many hardheaded men.

The alpha explained his reasoning behind him and the Beta going with us which they had in a mild link conversation last night after our meeting. So the Beta must have mentioned it to his mate early this morning which set her off. I explained that I am over crazy a*s females coming at me like they could whip my a*s. I have enough emotional issues to deal with so they need to stop their s**t.

“She seems like a great girl but she comes to my door again and I’m going to break her nose before breaking her jaw.” I promise to all of them.

The beta got upset when I mentioned hurting his mate in any way but Roger completely understood where I was coming from. He explained it to Trevor like if one of my mates came to bang on their door and start a fight with them. That silenced Trevor for just a bit and then he apologized several times for his and her attitude toward all of us.

“I know that I’m hard to get along with sometimes and in this situation of being in your pack, trying to go by your rules, and being under your scrutiny as I’m just coming out as the royal princess it makes it very hard for me so it brings out my defensiveness.”

“We totally get it. It is now water under the bridge.” Trevor smiled and shook my hand.

We had a quick lunch before meeting Melissa and Alistair outside. They were going with us to this meeting just in case one of the clan might be a traitor and bring a witch to fight us. Plus my Beta was not going to allow me to go by myself. I will deal with his possessiveness because I would do the same thing for him not only because he’s mated to one of my best friends but because we just click. It feels like he is a brother from another mother to me. Roger and Trevor running a different vehicle while the rest of us jump in together and Alistair drives. The guys talk with them explaining the pack house, the different dramas that’s happened, and how emotional I have been. I feel like we’re back in high school gossiping but the only interesting thing they’re discussing is me. Which really isn’t anything new after my experiences in high school.

“Hey Ryder. Have you went through your heat yet? Normally it’s about a month after you replace your mate but I don’t know with royals.” Alistair asks with a bit of a blush to his cheeks.

“Heat? What?” I feel my breathing getting slower and heavier. The air gets stuffy and I start seeing spots.

“Breathe, Baby. It will be ok.” Blake looks at Alistair. “We didn’t even think of that. My mom briefly explained it to me when I was younger but I ignored what she said. It is when she is most fertile and all unmated males will be coming for her. The only way to relieve her pain is us touching and pleasing her.”

“Most fertile? Like baby making time? I am NOT ready for a baby.” I pick up my phone and call my mom.

“Hello, baby. How are..” My mom answers.

“Heat? What didn’t you tell me about the heat I should of already went through where my body says let’s make a baby even if I am NOT ready too!!!” I put my head between my legs knowing I feel off and may vomit.

“Heat? Oh my gosh. I forgot all about it! s**t. Is Melissa with you?” She sounds just about as freaked out as me and that makes me feel so much better.

“Yes. Please tell me there is something you can do. I can’t have a baby while going to war and with so many kids that will end up as orphans because of this war.” I can hear my guys trying to talk to me but I just yell for them to shut the hell up.

“Yes, there is a spell. She will have to do it right when your heat starts to keep her close. Have you been feeling possessive and extra needy in bed?” My mother actually giggled at the end of her question. Somebody shoot me now.

“MOM! Gross and yes. We were fighting and I will tell you about it later so you can give the guys so much shit…” I wink at them while they all go pale remembering the threat my father gave them all. “So far off do you think it will be? I am nervous about it being somewhere I am not comfortable.”

“Any time now, I think. Your mother’s heat last about four days. She had to stay locked in her room with her mates and only the most trusted guarding the room. All unmated males and even some mated males had to be kept away. Several were even knocked out with drugs or by force.” She grimaced and my skin lost all it’s color.

“Great. I am going to give the phone to Melissa while I try to jump out of the moving vehicle. Love you.” I shoved the phone at Melissa in the front passenger seat and started to open my door.

“Most fertile? Like baby making time? I am NOT ready for a baby.” I pick up my phone and call my mom.