Warrior Princess
Chapter 37

Kasens POV

I didn’t realize how much time had passed. It was currently 1130. No wonder Jenson had already arrived. Theo is doing to stay in Duke’s house until after they leave. As much as he doesn’t want to miss it, he has to. This will be video chatted for him.

Doc had handed Sam a robe to change into so she could shift. I’m glad she didn’t go out there infront of everyone. Atlas was growling at the thought of that. He splinted Sam’s ankle and told her to try to rest as much as she could before the Ceremony.

Mom, Gemma, and Lucy took sam to get ready for tonight. I walked to the field we would be holding everything and saw that it was set up perfectly. Sam wanted to host everything outside. We are creatures of nature afterall. I am doing everything in my power to avoid these councilmen and focus on other tasks.

“Hey man, Everything regarding you know what has been locked away in the vault. If anyone does any snooping, they won’t replace it. Also, the witches have places protection spells on you, Sam and your families, me and Marcus to make sure no one poisons us tonight during the feasts. You never know just what they’ll plan.” I nod at josh and give him a brotherly hug.

“Thank you for all that you do.”

He smiles. “I’m just happy you and sam worked everything out. She’s good for you. I’m happy for you, man!”

I walk to my apartment and start getting ready. Showered, shaved, and clean, I look to see my mom brought a Tux in earlier and hung it up. I got dressed slowly feeling the fabric. It is almost as silky as my mate’s skin. I wonder what her dress will look like. Either way, she will be beautiful.

I adjust my tie and head out to the Ceremony grounds.

“Ahh, just the young King I wanted to see. Let’s have a chat shall we?” Jenson says from behind me. I turn around and see the three other council members he brought with him.

“Right this way Gentleman.” I say.

‘Josh meeting my office. Council is with me. Marcus watches over the pack and everything ceremony related for me. I don’t know how long this will take.’ I link them.

‘Yes, Alpha.’ They say in unison.

“So, tell me, King Kasen. Why don’t I see any bear shifters here? Aren’t you all on good terms?” Jenson asked.

“I sent them an Invite. No response yet from them and no one has showed up. We are live streaming this event for those who couldn’t make it. I’m sure they have a good reason for not joining us.”

“Ahh yes, now another topic I wanted to talk to you about. Where the hell is my daughter Marcy?” he asks as Josh walks in. s**t.

I look to Josh, and my father. Well, this is not how I expected this to go.

‘Just be honest, she challenged Sam for the title of Luna and queen. She chose to make it a fight to the death.’ Josh linked me. My father nods as well.

“Well? Any of you want to tell me where my daughter is?” Jenson asks.

“Your daughter Marcy had challenged my mate for her title as Queen, Luna, and as my mate. She was given the opportunity to submit several times. Marcy chose to make this challenge a fight to the death. As you know per our laws, I cannot interfere into any challenges unless rules are broken. No rules were broken. Even during the Challenge, my mate gave her an opportunity to submit. She refused. She was left with no choice but to terminate Marcy.”

Of course, he knew she was dead. But he didn’t know the logistics. She was his mole here, and the interruption of information alerted him.

“So you’re telling my daughter is dead, and no one informed me?” he asked deadly calm.

“Well according to her file, her father is listed as unknown. She never introduced any of us to you. We alerted her mother of her death, held a funeral, filed all the necessary documents. If you would like the challenge was recorded on our security cameras. I can pull the footage for you if you’d like?” I asked and he nodded. I will link my Gamma and have him bring me the footage.

‘Marcus, I need a favor. I need the footage of the challenge between Sam and Marcy. I need it to be edited to cut out any evidence we know of the council and bear shifter’s plans. I need it asap. The councilman that is here is Marcys Father.’ I link.

‘Yes, Alpha.’ his reply came quickly.

“It will be here in a few minutes. He has to download from the servers and bring it here.”

He nods. “Yes, also I would like to meet this new queen. I have a few things I want to observe and talk to her about.” I stifle a growl. What could he possibly want to talk to Samantha for?

“I’m sorry, but she’s currently in the process of getting ready for the Ceremony tonight.”

Josh interrupts. “Oh, nonsense. This won’t take long. I would like to meet the warrior princess who murdered my daughter.” Jenson commented. You can hear the venom in his voice.

“It wasn’t so much murder, then it was your daughter lost a challenge. She chose to make it fight to the death.” His face kept turning red.

“Regardless, I would like you to bring the Future queen here, or is this going to be an act of defiance against the council?” I grit my teeth.

‘Samantha please come to the office. The council would like to meet you. Forewarning. It is Marcy’s dad. He isn’t taking no for an answer.’ I link her. Within 5 minutes there’s a knock at my door.

“Come in.” I say and both Marcus and Samantha walk in.

“Perfect timing. Thank you, Marcus. Samantha love, come here.” I say.

Marcus sets a tablet on my desk, bows, and excuses himself. Sam sits on my lap and I wrap my arms around her waist and take in her scent to settle myself and Atlas.

“The footage for the challenge that Marcy issued is on the tablet. Take a look for yourself.” I say and he grabs the device and hits play. Samantha stiffens listening to the fight over again but she did everything right.

“Well, it seems you are correct and my foolish child made the wrong choice. I would like you to show me her burial site at some point while we are here. You must be Samantha. My name is Jenson. I am from the Supernatural Council. Congratulations on your mating and your upcoming Coronation. Tell me about yourself. What kind of queen are you expecting to be for us werewolves?”

She doesn’t waist any time in answering. “Well everyone has a plan of what and who they want to be beforehand. I would like to be a queen who is strong, fights side by side with her mate, protects her kingdom and loved ones, forgives, calculates, and loves. Cliché but I want to be there for all of this kingdom. I want to protect them, love them, guide them, I want to be the best version of me I can be.” He seems to like her answer or at least is pacified by it for now.

“Good answer darling. I have a feeling great things are to come.” He says and we all don’t miss the double meaning behind that.

“I would like to have a personal omega while I am here to attend to any needs me or my fellow members have. That way we aren’t being a bother to you all. We do still have to work despite celebrating” I smile.

“Of course, I will get right on that.” He nods and leaves the room. As soon as the door clicks shut we all breath a sigh of release.

“This omega we get should be someone we know we can trust. We can have her wired to listen in on any and all conversations she hears while working.” Josh says.

“Yes, my thinking exactly. Samantha, you did well. I’m sorry to pull you away from girl time early.” She leans down and k****s me. I will never tire of her k****s. The way she tastes like a Christmas cookie.

“No need to thank me. This is my role. I am your equal.” She says as she goes to stand up. I grab her cheeks and bring her lips back to me.

“Who said I was done with you.” I saw against her lips.

“Alright, alright you two break it up. Plenty of time for that after the ceremony tonight.” My dad says and escorts Samantha out. Josh smirks at me.

“She is good for you. I have seen such a change in you these past couple of months. I couldn’t have asked for a better mate for my best friend. Now I just need you guys to have a pup so I can corrupt them with my ways” he says with a chuckle and I throw my pen at him.

“You say that now but you wait. I have a feeling that your second chance is coming here soon. You of all people deserve it.” He nods but I know how he feels about mates ever since loosing his first mate.

“What do you think about what Jenson said before he left? ‘great things are to come?’ we know from what Marcy said her father is one of the councilman working with the bears. And for him to be the one to show up here isn’t just coincidence.” He’s right. It was way too convenient that he be the one to come here.

“I haven’t met the other members he brought but your right. He wasn’t expecting Marcy to not be here. He was expecting to either make a move or get more intel. I want the omega we choose to watch him like a hawk. Even if we have to get a warrior to pose as an omega. Things are getting down to the wire and I would like to keep everything according to plan.” I say and he agrees.

“Well, let’s get going, you have a Mating ceremony here soon!” he claps my back and we both exit my office.