Chapter 5 : The Message

Courage isn't having the strength to go on.

It is going on when you don't have strength.

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We quickly gathered our thoughts and both Andrew and Crystal took each of my arms and practically dragged me out of the staff's room. As we were walking – more like speed walking – towards the exit door Crystal whispered out something to us.

"You guys just follow my lead, Lea, try to look sick."

"That wouldn't be a hard task, I mean look at her, she's as pale as a ghost." Andrew said sarcastically.

Crystal rolled her eyes at Andrews words and I would've done the same thing if I wasn't so worried about my current situation.

As we got to the exit there, the guards looked at us and frowned.

"What are you doing here?" One of them with the light beard asked.

"Uhm, you see, this girl over here is sick and our supervisor told us to bring her home. You know, so that she doesn't get the guests sick." She lied out. Damn, where'd she learn to lie like pro? I mean she didn't even blink.

The other guard with the blonde hair studied my face for a bit before nodding towards his friend.

After they let us through we quickly walked out of sight and took off with Andrew and Crystal dragging me.

What the fuck am I gonna do now? I'm not ready to find my mate, let alone being mated to the King.

That was when I halted my steps.

I'm mated. To the King.

"SKYLAR!? Are you kidding me right now?" I yelled in my head.

"What? You're blaming me?! You know I can't choose who we're gonna be mated to." She shot right back at me.

"I can't do this Skylar. N – No...I can't."

"What? NO! MILEA! GET BACK TO THE PALACE! NO! I WANT MY MATE!" Skylar shouted out, growling at my words.

I quickly massaged my head softly to ease the headache Skylar was giving me.

"Lea, c'mon we cant be here. We gotta go, the King's not gonna be happy with the fact that you ran." Andrew said shaking my shoulder.

I looked into his eyes and he gave me a small smile and a reassuring squeeze.

We ran all the way to my house and I quickly opened my door and let them in. After locking the door twice, I ran towards the kitchen.

"Mom! MOM!" I yelled.

"What Lea?" I heard a male voice. Dad.

Dad's home. My face lit up upon seeing his figure walking into the kitchen.

"DAD!" I yelled out before practically throwing myself on the man.

"Hey pumpkin, you're home early." He laughed and hugged me back.

"Dad, listen to me," I pulled away from the hug and looked at him dead in the eyes.

"What is it hunny?" His happy face now turned into a frown, concern for his pup's well being.

"I – I found, uhm...I found my mate." I whispered out, looking down at my feet.

My dad went silent and I looked up from my feet and looked at him.

"Well, hunny, that's a good thing then." He finally said giving me a hug.

I chewed at my bottom lips and glanced at Andrew and Crystal who was just standing there. I gave them the "What do I say next?" look and they just gave me a small shrug. Good going guys.

"But dad, my mate, he's kinda an important guy." I said nervously. Goddess, I am not handling this very good.

"Oh really? Well that's good then, do I know this important mate of yours?"

"Well yeah, everyone knows him, because you know, he's the King." I said casually.

That was anything but casual. And by the look on my dads face I'm guessing he's thinking the same thing.

"Milea? You can't just drop that kinda bom on him, wtf?" Crystal whispered out to me.

My dad cleared his throat and scratched the back of his hair, "Oh, well, uhm...hunny, th – that's kinda unexpected but...uhm...REGINA! HUNNY COME HERE" He suddenly yelled out.

"What is it George? Don't you know what time is it? Stop yelling, you're gonna wake the neighbors up." My mom came into the kitchen with a scowl on her face.

I stared at her nervously and told her everything. By the end of the story both of them were probably catching flies with their open mouth.

"Well, that was...eventful. So what do you want to do now Milea?" My mom asked with a small smile on her face, I can see the sympathy in her eyes.

"I – I don't know, I mean, no one has been come barging in. Maybe Skylar was wrong, oh mom, I'm just not ready."

The dam that was in me broke and I started sobbing. All my confusion, sadness, frustration, I just lay it all out for both my parents and friends to see.

I know you're all probably thinking that I should be happy and grateful to the moon goddess, but I'm just so scared, being the King's mate means I'll have to be Luna for the Were kingdom. I'm just not ready for that.

Crystal gave me a hug and Andrew rubbed my back. It took me awhile before I could calm down, but apparently I'm the only one that's calmed down seeing as Skylar is still growling in my head, hating the fact thats she's away from her mate.

My dad was about to say something when a knock was heard from the door.

We whipped our head towards the door and calmness has left the chat. I'm a ball of nerves, moving my feet up and down, picking on my nails, chewing on my bottom lip.

"Get it together, maybe it's just the neighbors."

I stood up from my seat and walked over towards the door. Taking a deep breath, I slowly opened the door and looked up.

The sight of the person standing there made me take a small step back. It sure as hell wasn't the neighbors. It was him.

The guy I bumped into earlier while I was giving out the champagne.

The shock on my face must've been evident because I could see a small smirk forming at the corner of his mouth.

"You," I whispered out, "what are you doing here?"

"That's not how you treat your guests is it, Milea? Now, do you mind letting me in?"

"No!" I said loudly.

He arched his eyebrow and tilted his head, amused at my sudden outburst.

"I mean, I - I don't know you, you could be a killer for all I know. I mean, It's really common nowadays for people to like come to strangers house and break in and try to -"

"First of all, I'm not a stranger and you were the one that told me your name. Second, I am not a killer, well, I don't kill innocent people if that'll calm you down. Third and last, my name is Jeremy and I have a message for you. " He said smirking.

"So what do you say Milea, why don't you just let me in so I can have a nice private chat with you and your family." He said stepping closer towards me.

My breath hitched and I just gave him a nod in return before opening the door wider for him to walk in.

After closing the door behind me, I glanced at him before bringing him to the kitchen.

Upon arriving in the kitchen everyone looked at Jeremy who was standing behind me and gave me a look that said "Who's this?"

"Mom, dad, Andrew and Crystal, this is Jeremy. He - He's well... I don't really know who he is."

"What? Milea, you can't just let strangers into your house!" Crystal burst out.

"I know! It's just that he has something important to tell me. And plus, he's not a complete stranger. I bumped into him during the ball."

"Mr and Mrs. Andrews, Ms. Jacobbson and Mr. James, please, let me introduce myself. My name is Jeremy Sade and I am here in behalf of King Aros. His majesty would like to say a few things to his...mate." He said looking at me dead in the eyes.

Well chicken nuggets

"Please no, please don't take my baby. She's only 19. She - She's not ready to find a mate let alone being the Luna of the Were kingdom." My mom suddenly said, walking towards Jeremy hurriedly.

I guess his wolf took that as threat seeing how my mom quickly jumped out because his eyes turned dark and his wolf growled out to my mom.

"Mrs. Andrews, I advise you not to take such actions. My wolf is currently on high alert with the Luna here in such an open space where anyone could be a threat towards her." He said gruffly, obviously trying to control his wolf.

My dad quickly pulled her shoulders and brought her towards his side.

Andrew slowly stood up from his chair and said, "You said you had something important to tell us. Well, what is it?"

Jeremy closed his eyes for a few seconds and opened them again. His eye's were back to normal, which meant that he was able to regain control over his wolf.

"Ah yes, thank you Mr. James for the reminder. Luna, here is a letter from the King. I would like to advise you to read it privately." He said handing me an envelope.

I took the envelope in my hand and slowly began to open in. I took the paper inside and and began reading its content.

To my sweet Luna,

From the first moment I landed eyes on you I have never seen a creature with such beauty. Maybe it was your eyes or maybe it was just how you looked at me, I have yet to find the answer as to how you took my heart so quickly.

Please, I know that you must be shocked, trust me, so am I. However my Luna, please. Do not let anyone but your parents know about this matter. I'm so sorry I can't meet you right now, however in 2 days, come to the Palace and ask for Jeremy. My beta will take you to me.

Until then my love, please stay safe. I can't bear the thought of losing you. Not now that I've just had you.

x HA

I looked up from the letter and tears started to fill my visions.

He wanted me. I'm an underdweller and he still wants me.

"Of course he wants you Lea. You're his mate. Even if we haven't formed a strong connection with him or his wolf, I can feel his wolf going crazy with us not being there. That's how much he wants you." Skylar said.

"Really? But Skylar, I just don't know if I'm ready for this. A Luna? of the Were kingdom? You know the Were society is not going to accept that. They think we're weak." I whispered the last part.

"No Milea, don't think that way. The Moon Goddess doesn't make mistakes. If she paired you with him then there must be a good reason why. Do not question her decisions."

"Maybe you're right. I wouldn't know if I didn't try right?" I said before cutting off our connection.

I look around the room and finally my eyes landed on Jeremy.

"Tell the King that I'll do it." I said sternly.

The Moon Goddess doesn't make mistakes.

I guess I'll just have to accept the fact that I'm now HIS.

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